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Jersey Oyster’s Technical Manager Opens Up About ASC Certification
It’s hard to imagine a more scenic setting for aquaculture than Jersey Oyster Company’s site in the Royal Bay of Grouville on the south coast of the island, overlooked by Mont Orgueil Castle. It’s here that the company’s oysters come to maturity on 40 hectares of intertidal trestles, benefitting from the rich nutrients brought into […]
ASC Shares Expertise with EU Group on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals
When fish welfare was discussed at a recent meeting of EU politicians, ASC’s Head of Standards & Science Michiel Fransen was on hand to deliver expertise based on ASC’s ongoing work in this area. While debates on animal welfare in the agriculture industry have been underway for many decades, until recently there has been less […]
It’s the United Nations World Day of Social Justice: Here’s Why Social Justice is Important
Today is the United Nations World Day of Social Justice – but what is social justice, and why do we need an international day for it? The principles of social justice include ideas such as equality of opportunity, fair distribution of wealth, and removing barriers that people face based on gender, age, race, religion, disability, […]
Five Ways to Enjoy ASC Certified Seafood this Valentine’s Day
Do you have plans for this Valentine’s Day, or do you prefer to pretend it isn’t happening? Whether you’re an unapologetic romantic who loves making February 14 a special occasion, would rather have a quiet night in, or will just be hanging out with friends, we’ve got some recipe ideas just for you. The origins […]
Geographical Information Systems: A Picture is Worth More Than a Thousand Datasets
A little more than a year ago, my colleague from the Program Assurance Team wrote a blog about the importance of knowing the location of ASC certified farms. What has become of this project, and where will it go in the future? By Laura Guthschmidt, GIS Coordinator Last year we had the intention of collecting […]
Seafood, Surplus, and Family: New Year Celebrations in China, Vietnam and Korea
Let there be fish every year! That’s what you might hear at a Chinese New Year meal – because the Chinese word for fish is a homophone for the word for surplus. So the phrase ‘Let there be surpluses every year’ sounds the same as ‘Let there be fish every year’, and is often said […]
Seaganism: Flash in the Pan or the Next Big Diet Trend?
It wouldn’t be January without learning about a new kind of diet, right? And just when you think you’ve heard of them all, a new one comes along. We like to stay ahead of trends here at ASC, and we also love seafood (believe it or not), so when we heard of a new diet […]
ASC Continues its Christmas Seafood World Tour
By Jack Cutforth, ASC Media Manager At ASC this month we’ve been celebrating some of the diverse seafood traditions celebrated in different countries. Last time we covered France and Australia, and we’re continuing our journey in Ecuador. Read Part One here. Ecuador: Feliz Navidad! Like Australia, Ecuador is another country where you’re not likely to […]
Oysters on Ice, Barbecued Prawns: Christmas Seafood Around the World
By Jack Cutforth, ASC Media Manager Complete the following sentence: “Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without…” The chances are, your ending to that sentence will depend on where in the world you are reading this from. It is a time of year that is so dominated by tradition, it’s easy to forget that other people’s traditions […]
Stuck for Inspiration this Christmas? Here are Salmon Recipes for Every Festive Occasion
For many of us, it wouldn’t be Christmas without salmon. Christmas is certainly a time of traditions – and arguing whose family tradition is best – but what if you love salmon as a festive treat but want to try it in a new way, or impress guests with a new dish? Or maybe you […]