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Five short films: bringing about change with ASC certification
Fish lovers can find out more about the ASC programme through a series of short films that take a look at ASC certified pangasius farming and explain what the ASC programme’s about. The five short clips highlight the importance of responsible fish farming and show how ASC certified farms care for the environment, their employees […]
ASC Feed Standard inaugural TWG meeting
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) Responsible Feed Project’s participants will come together next week for the first technical working group briefing. Over the last few months ASC has been recruiting technical working group members to provide expert guidance on various topics to help develop the ASC Feed Standard. A multi-stakeholder process This inaugural meeting will […]
Keeping you up-to-date on the ASC programme
ASC is providing more opportunities for you to stay up-to-date with what’s going on in the ASC programme. Sign up for the monthly ASC certification update By signing up to the monthly ASC certification update you get an at-a-glance overview of progress of farms in the programme, key facts such as production volumes and growth […]
Northern Chef first to offer ASC certified tilapia in the United States
Seafood consumers in the United States (US) can now enjoy responsibly farmed tilapia that has been certified to the ASC standard for responsible aquaculture. Tai Foong USA is the first company in the US to source and sell ASC certified tilapia under its Northern Chef brand. Its Northern Chef Tilapia Fillets 10 oz product have […]
Spearheading global responsible aquaculture
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has proudly announced that more than 1000 products carrying the ASC logo are now available across 37 countries. This milestone was reached in just over two years after the ASC logo was introduced. “Since we launched the logo in April 2012, our partners have worked tirelessly towards making the ASC […]
First ASC certified pangasius now available in Hong Kong
Seafood shoppers in Hong Kong can now buy ASC certified fish in their local supermarket following Market Place by Jasons’ launch of ASC labelled responsibly farmed pangasius in their stores. “I’d like to thank Market Place by Jasons for their support of ASC certified farms. By doing so they are bringing certified responsible fish to […]
Realising the opportunities for ASC certified shrimp
Today at Vietfish the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC); WWF, the international conservation organisation; and IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative, in partnership with Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) brought together buyers and shrimp producers seeking ASC certification to discuss the market’s needs and the requirements of ASC’s Shrimp Standard. Vietnam is the third […]
Proudly promoting ASC certified pangasius
ASC certified GODACO farm, in Vietnam, opened its doors to fish buyers this week to demonstrate how environmentally and socially responsible pangasius is produced. The EU co-funded ‘Establishing a Sustainable Pangasius Supply Chain in Vietnam (SUPA)’ project’s partners: World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) and Vietnam Cleaner […]
Migros launches the first ASC certified trout product
Migros is the first retailer globally to offer customers ASC certified trout. Migros, Switzerland’s largest retail company, now offers customers two smoked trout fillet products under the Migros M Classic brand produced by the ASC certified Danforel Christiansminde Farm in Denmark. The ASC certified smoked trout fillets in 75g and 125g supplements its range of […]
ASC Products gaining ground in Europe
ASC certified products are growing in recognition and popularity in the Dutch market, and gaining ground in Germany, according to a new report commissioned by the organisation. The research, undertaken by analysts GFK, looked at awareness and understanding of the ASC label and its influence on buying behaviour in both countries. It compared the situation […]