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Mowi Scotland commits to updated ASC Salmon Standard. Mowi Scotland says the recent announcement by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) that it is updating its Salmon Standard gives the company […]
GSSI recognises ASC Salmon Standard, a seafood certification industry benchmark. As well as meeting all of the essential components of the benchmark, the ASC standard achieved 52 ‘supplementary components’ – […]
ASC Farm Standard aligns strongly with CARE Salmon’s Animal Welfare Vision. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) welcomes the call from the CARE Salmon Collective—representing nearly 20% of French salmon imports and nearly […]
First Orkney salmon farm meets elite ASC standard. Scottish Sea Farms has been awarded ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification for the first time in Orkney, after recently gaining the coveted […]
ASC releases new version of its Salmon Standard (v 1.4). The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has updated its Salmon Standard and published version 1.4, following a rigorous science-based review process. […]
ASC updates its standards covering young salmon production. Whilst aquaculture produces over half of the seafood eaten around the world and provides an alternative protein source to land-based meat requiring less […]
Updated Salmon Standard criticisms – “misleading”, says ASC. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has responded to criticisms by environmental NGO, SeaChoice, on their latest updates to the ASC Salmon Standard, […]
ASC releases revisions to freshwater trout and salmon standards. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard and Freshwater Trout Standard have been updated following a rigorous multi-stakeholder, science-based review process, […]
LAXEY: Sustainable salmon farming in Vestmannaeyjar. Fish Focus’ latest feature follows our trip to the Icelandic archipelago, Vestmannaeyjar. After a good night’s sleep, we drove to Laxey, a land-based salmon-farming company, […]
ASC marks milestone year of growth, innovation and global collaboration in 2025. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) marked a landmark year in 2025, advancing its certification programme, forging new partnerships and championing […]
Public statement of continued GSSI recognition of ASC.The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) is pleased to announce the continued recognition of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) programme following the successful […]
ASC leads global discussion on responsible aquaculture at major Japanese events. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) took a leading role in championing responsible aquaculture at the Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai and Sustainable Seafood […]
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has appointed Alison Hutchins as Producer Engagement Director, a new role created to strengthen collaboration with producers globally. Alison joined ASC in 2022 and previously held […]
Rangen leads U.S. aquaculture forward with first ASC Feed Certification. Rangen Aquaculture Nutrition has achieved a historic milestone for responsible aquaculture in the United States. Located in the heart of […]
ASC Discovery Tour brings certification to life in Scotland’s world-leading salmon sector. U.S. and Italian seafood buyers experience how ASC standards drive innovation and trust from feed to fork. Aquaculture Stewardship […]
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) today announced a significant expansion of its programme with the launch of Atlantic cod certification under the newly revised ASC Salmon and Cod Standard v1.5. Effective […]
Co-op commits to new fish welfare standards. Co-op announces move to 100% ASC certification across farmed seafood by 2027. Co-op announces plan to transition 100% of its standard own-brand fresh and […]
Seafood leaders explore responsible salmon farming on second ASC discovery tour in Norway. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) recently hosted its second Discovery Tour in Northern Norway, bringing together leaders from the […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers update MSPs on reform and investment. Scotland’s salmon farming sector has fully delivered on requests for reform, investment and results, MSPs have been informed. In a detailed […]
Atlantic cod to join ASC Programme following stakeholder consultation. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is set to launch Atlantic cod into its Programme in Q4 2025, following a successful stakeholder consultation. […]
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