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Lidl Germany unveils ambitious goal for our oceans and fish resources
Lidl Germany plans to only sell MSC labeled fresh and frozen products in the permanent assortment from 2017 onwards; from 2018 all farmed fish sold in the permanent assortment will be certified ASC or organic. This ambitious goal was published in a company position paper that sets out terms for the purchase of fish and […]
AEON launches ASC certified shrimp product in Japan
Just in time for the festive season, leading Japanese retailer AEON has made ASC certified responsibly farmed shrimp products available across all its retail stores nationwide. AEON’s own-brand of Green Eye Cooked and Peeled Shrimp are the first ASC certified shrimp products to be introduced in Japan, and are an extension of the retailer’s ongoing […]
ASC announces terms of reference for group certification and new pilots
Today, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) published two Terms of Reference (ToR) for the group certification project and associated pilot audits. Under group certification, farmers will come together to implement the ASC standards to achieve certification as one entity, with a central office to take care of the administration of the group as a whole. […]
Australian abalone the first of its kind to receive ASC certification
In a world first, Jade Tiger Abalone’s Indented Head abalone farm has been recognized for environmental and social responsibility by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Indented Head is the first farm to receive certification under the ASC Abalone Standard, and Jade Tiger demonstrated strong leadership in piloting this program. “This is a huge step forward […]
ASC releases revised Certification and Accreditation Requirements (CAR)
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has reached a major milestone with the release of its updated Certification and Accreditation Requirements (CAR). The new version comes into operation on 1 December 2015. The CAR sets out all the requirements for independent certification against ASC’s standards. A number of improvements have been made to the CAR, for […]
ASC draft audit manual for seriola and cobia standard is set for on-farm testing
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has prepared the draft audit manual for the seriola and cobia standard ready for pilot testing from early next year. The pilot tests will enable ASC to field-test the audit manual for seriola and cobia and allow the pilot farms to measure their operations against the standard. Feedback from the […]
Rabobank and the EIB encourage SMEs and midcaps to make sustainable investments
Today, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Rabobank announced that they are introducing an impact loan to encourage Dutch business owners (SMEs and midcaps) to make sustainable investments. See full press release. A condition of the loan is that the company must hold one of the 37 selected labels or industry initiatives, among those listed […]
Woolworths Launches First Private Label ASC Certified Fish in South Africa
Leading South African retailer, Woolworths, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its new range of ASC certified responsibly farmed fish. Worthworths is launching its private label ASC certified tilapia products to coincide with the celebration of World Fisheries Day on 21 November which highlights the connection between the health of the world’s […]
ASC seeks feedback on three reports in response to operational review
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) invites public feedback on new papers outlining recommendations to improve the ASC Salmon and Tilapia standards. Consultation closes on Sunday, 6 December 2015. The three reports are part of ASC’s operational review and were produced in response to feedback received from the first round of public consultation, held earlier this […]
First Chinese farms earn ASC certification
Qionghai Zhongpingzi Grobest tilapia farm and Chengmai Xingyuan Development Co Ltd have become the first Chinese farms to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification. This landmark achievement reflects the pioneering initiative and efforts of a few farms in the industry to tackle some of the major challenges facing tilapia farming in China. The success of […]