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New ASC certified trout farm in Turkey
The Özpekler su Urunleri owned Karaçam Farm in Turkey has gained certification against the ASC trout standard for responsible aquaculture after assessment by independent certifier AGFOCERT. ”There are many reasons why we choose the ASC programme. Our ASC certification allows us to earn recognition for our work to protect the natural environment and biodiversity, and […]
Strong focus on responsible aquaculture at Marine Harvest
Marine Harvest, the world’s largest aquaculture company, has pledged to have all its farms Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified by 2020. A total of 43 of the company’s around 250 farms have already been certified and several are in process of gaining their certification. Employing around 12,400 staff in 24 countries, Marine Harvest is the […]
Carrefour first to introduce ASC certified salmon at fresh fish counter in France
Carrefour, the second largest retailer in the world, is the first supermarket in France to introduce ASC certified salmon. The retailer recently received Chain of Custody certification, which enables them to offer a variety of certified seafood to its customers at their fresh fish counters in 30 stores. Carrefour has set the ambition that by […]
Park Hyatt Tokyo first hotel in Japan to receive ASC Chain of Custody certification
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to announce that Park Hyatt Tokyo has become the first hotel in Japan to receive ASC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification. The Park Hyatt Tokyo will serve seafood from farms that are ASC certified to ensure the food served at the hotel restaurant comes from producers who care […]
Hilton Worldwide commits to responsibly sourced seafood
Hilton Worldwide is strengthening its commitment to the environment by announcing multi-year sustainable seafood goals. The commitment to sustainable seafood includes the global ban of procurement of endangered species as identified by WWF, and purchasing seafood from sustainable and responsible sources. Hilton will source at least 25 percent of its total global seafood volume for […]
The ASC welcomes Netuno Internacional, the First Farm in Brazil to Gain ASC Certification
Netuno Internacional has become the first farm in Brazil to gain Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certification. After an independent, third-party assessment conducted by Control Union Peru, Netuno was awarded ASC certification against the Tilapia standard. The achievement comes in the lead up to the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic games. The Rio 2016 organising committee […]
The University of Illinois is the first ASC Certified University in United States
The University of Illinois is leading the charge for responsibly sourced seafood in the heartland of the United States of America. In July 2015, the University of Illinois became the first establishment for higher education in the US to become an Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified logo license holder. The university features seafood on […]
ASC invites stakeholders to comment on Group Certification methodology
The ASC has published the latest draft of the Group Certification methodology and is currently seeking public comment on the new approach. Public consultation period: 20 May – 20 June 2016 As the majority of global aquaculture production is done by small to medium-sized farmers, it is vital to ensure that the ASC programme evolves […]
Arctic Fish is the first to gain ASC Certification in Iceland
Arctic Fish has become the very first aquaculture producer to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certification in Iceland. The Dyrafjordur and Önundafjordur farms, both part of Arctic Fish’s sea farm operations on the Westfjords, a large peninsula in northwestern Iceland, are certified to produce ASC rainbow trout. The on-site assessment was conducted by SCS Global […]
ASC makes waves at Seafood Expo Global in Brussels
Last week, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) exhibited at the Seafood Expo Global in Brussels. The annual event is the world’s largest seafood trade show with more than 26,600 companies from 144 countries participating in previous years. Over the last eight years, the ASC has become a staple of the annual event. However, this year’s […]