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ASC opens consultation on operational review of three standards
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) today launched a public consultation on its proposal for improving its pangasius, tilapia and salmon standards. The consultation will close on 15 April 2015. This is an initial opportunity for stakeholders to take part in ASC’s operational review and offer their views on how to improve the ASC’s standards. Over […]
ASC discusses what drives change in aquaculture
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) brought together a distinguished panel for this year’s Seafood Expo North America to join in the discussion on what drives environmental and social responsibility in aquaculture. On the second day of the show the ASC session was opened by CEO Chris Ninnes who demonstrated some of the big commitments made […]
Helping Swedish seafood consumer make responsible choices
Swedish seafood shoppers can now easily enjoy responsibly farmed fish thanks to the updated Swedish Seafood Guide 2015. For the first time the guide includes ASC certified responsibly farmed shrimp, joining the existing ASC certified listed species salmon, pangasius and tilapia. “I am delighted that Swedish consumers can now make an informed choice when shopping […]
First oyster farm certified against ASC Bivalves Standard
The Jersey Oyster Company has become the first oyster farm in the world to meet the ASC standard for responsible bivalve aquaculture. “I am delighted to welcome Jersey Oyster Company to the ranks of ASC certified farms. Now I very much look forward to the first ASC certified oysters entering the market in the near […]
Hilton Singapore is the first hotel in Asia to serve ASC and MSC certified dishes
Hilton Singapore today announced that it is the first hotel in Asia to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Chain of Custody certifications. As a MSC- and ASC- certified hotel, diners at the F&B outlets operated by Hilton Singapore can be assured that seafood dishes labeled with the respective labels have […]
Good Fish Guide helps consumers choose responsibly farmed seafood
Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) certified responsibly farmed seafood has been introduced in a recently launched Marine Conservation Society (MCS) fish guide. This month the MCS published its new pocket size Good Fish Guide in the UK to help consumers choose fish from responsible sources. “I would like to congratulate the MCS on their redesigned pocket […]
New seafood traceability standard caters to restaurants, fishmongers and fresh fish counters
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has revised its requirements for seafood suppliers, processors and vendors. Following feedback from over 200 stakeholders around the world, the MSC’s Chain of Custody Standard is now more streamlined, clear and accessible. The updated MSC Chain of Custody Standard includes a new specific set of requirements designed to work better […]
ASC helps salmon aquaculture towards sustainability goal
50 salmon farms engaged with ASC salmon programme The Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) salmon certification programme continues to grow steadily since its launch in summer 2012. In less than three years, it has welcomed 50 salmon farms into its certification scheme for responsible salmon aquaculture. With the recent news of the first salmon farm in […]
Seriola and Cobia Standard handed over to ASC
The Seriola and Cobia Standard was handed over to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) by the Seriola and Cobia Aquaculture Dialogue last week. This marks another major milestone for the ASC and joins the standards for tilapia, pangasius, salmon, shrimp, trout, bivalves and abalone. There has been swift uptake by the market to use certified […]
ASC launches microsites in French and Chinese
The ASC has launched two additional microsites in French and Chinese. The two new sites join the already existing microsites in German, Japanese, and Spanish. “I am pleased that we can now offer information about the ASC in a wide range of languages. The microsites help us reach and engage with local farmers and companies […]