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First trout farm in Turkey certified to ASC standard
The first trout farm in Turkey has become certified against the ASC Trout Standard for responsible aquaculture. Two sites of the Gümüşdoğa su Ürünleri Üretim İhracat ve İthalat farm have gained ASC certification after independent assessment by the certifier Bureau Veritas. “I am pleased to welcome the first ASC certified farm in Turkey to our […]
European consumers report positive associations with ASC logo
A recent study by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) into recognition of and positive associations with its consumer logo has shown that the organisation is on track with its programme to encourage the public to eat more certified responsibly farmed seafood. ASC is a leading certification and labelling program for responsibly farmed seafood, that promotes […]
ASC opens consultation on its Certification and Accreditation Requirements
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) today launched a public consultation on its Certification and Accreditation Requirements (CAR). The consultation will be open for four weeks, from 17 July until 14 August. ASC’s CAR sets out requirements for certification against the ASC standards to enable all Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to operate in a consistent and […]
ASC opens first round of public consultation on Responsible Feed Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) today opens the first round of public consultation on the initial draft of its Responsible Feed Standard. The consultation will close on Friday, 11 September 2015. The feed standard is for feed mills producing feed for aquaculture. The standard will recognise producers who can demonstrate their environmentally and socially responsible […]
MSC and ASC sign MOU and commit to explore further opportunities to add value to partners
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) furthering their collaboration and commitment to find additional efficiencies and added value for partners handling both ASC and MSC certified products. Rupert Howes, CEO of the MSC said: “The MSC and ASC share a common heritage and vision […]
ASC and D-Fish join forces to promote responsible aquaculture in Vietnam
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Vietnamese Directorate of Fisheries (D-Fish) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pledging to work together to promote responsible aquaculture in Vietnam through a step-wise approach from VietGAP to ASC certification. Chris Ninnes, ASC’s CEO, and Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, deputy director general of D-Fish, signed the MoU in […]
Albert Heijn switches to ASC certified salmon
Albert Heijn is switching to ASC certified farmed salmon, this month, which means its customers can now enjoy their salmon in the secure knowledge that it comes from salmon farms that treat both the environment and their employees with care and respect. Across the world, Albert Heijn is the first supermarket to offer ASC certified […]
Global Salmon Initiative Launches Sustainability Report
The Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) today launched its inaugural Sustainability Report at the Economist’s World Ocean Summit 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. (full GSI press release) The landmark report showcases key environmental and social data across all 14 GSI member companies. This is the first time a global food sector has collectively reported on sustainability performance […]
More than 2,500 ASC labelled products in the market
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) celebrates the market introduction of the 2,500th ASC labelled product coming from Queens in the Netherlands. ASC labelled shrimp introduced by Queens is the first shrimp product to hit the shelves in the Netherlands, where Dutch consumers can choose from over 300 labelled products. Queens Stir Fry shrimp product is […]
Helping restaurants use the ASC logo on menus
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is pleased to launch guidelines for restaurants and caterers who would like to use the ASC logo on their menus. While in Germany, Austria and Switzerland MSC and ASC pilot a new approach to make it easier for independent restaurants to use the labels. Growing foodservice interest in ASC certified […]