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5 ways eating salmon supports your health
Is salmon a regular part of your family’s menu? Maybe a slice of beautiful smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and lemon for a lovely weekend breakfast, or a show-stopping salmon en croute for a dinner party? There are so many delicious salmon dishes to consider. But don’t be fooled into thinking we’re just considering your […]
Seafood vs Meat: what will give me the most protein?
Trying to eat a protein-packed diet? Whether seafood or meat is the best choice will undoubtedly have crossed your mind. Should you be team fish, reeling in the benefits of marine protein, or should chicken or beef be your go-to? It can feel like a meal-planning minefield when you want to be sure you’re making […]
All About Seaweed – Nature’s Superfood
This fun fact might come in handy at your next dinner party: seaweed farming is the world’s fastest growing aquaculture sector. That’s more than shrimp, salmon or any other seafood you may be about to eat. Seaweed plays a critical role in the health of our aquatic ecosystems, yet its multitude of benefits extend far […]
Trout vs salmon – everything you need to know about two nutritional powerhouses
Salmon is one of the most in-demand fish in the world; it’s delicious, works well in all kinds of dishes and cuisines, and has brilliant health benefits. No wonder it has so many fans! Trout – salmon’s close cousin – is perhaps lesser known but is no less flexible or tasty. In this blog we’re […]
Have your say: how the ASC Farm Standard can enhance the protection of the rights of Indigenous people in seafood farming
Aquaculture and Indigenous people Unfortunately, seafood farming has not always been conducted with due respect for Indigenous peoples’ rights. In some places, seafood farming, especially that in marine areas, such as salmon farming, is seen as a violation of traditional territories, and a threat to customary activities such as wild capture fisheries and clam collection. […]
Protecting the rights of Indigenous people
How the ASC Farm Standard can enhance the protection of the rights of Indigenous People in seafood farming The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on August 9. This day is intended to raise awareness about the rights of Indigenous peoples and their protection and originates from the date of the first […]
From farm to table: a visit to one of the biggest pangasius farms in the Mekong Delta
By Dennis Wittmann, General Manager DACH Region. We at ASC deal in responsibly farmed seafood, but most of us do so from behind our desks. I recently had the opportunity to step outside of the office and visit an ASC-certified pangasius farm in Vietnam. I was thrilled to experience responsible farming practices firsthand and see […]
Everything You Need to Know about Cooking Shrimp
“I love shrimp but have no idea how to cook them, help!” We hear you – shrimps are delicious as a quick mid-week dinner or a luxurious date night treat, but they can feel intimidating to cook. In this blog we’re answering all your shrimp questions, so you can feel confident cooking and enjoying shrimp […]
Four Easy Changes for an Environmentally Sustainable Diet
Did you know that food production is one of the largest contributors to environmental change? It actually accounts for a third of the greenhouse gases emitted globally. This means that we as individuals can play our part in reducing climate change through the food we choose to eat. The most common recommendation for reducing our […]
Farmed Seafood or Wild? How do you choose?
We want to make the best food choices for ourselves and our families, but how do we figure out what those best choices are? And if we want to protect the environment and promote sustainability through our purchases, it can be even more challenging. Is the right choice for the planet the healthiest choice for […]