Transforming seafood farming: How stakeholder collaboration shaped the new ASC Farm Standard. 2025 marks a pivotal year for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) with three major updates to its programme. The […]
ASC recognises responsible seafood farming leaders in first-ever Nordic Awards. The inaugural Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Nordic Awards were presented during the Nordic Seafood Summit in Göteborg, Sweden, on 22 January. […]
2024 a year of milestones and success for ASC and more to come in 2025! As 2024 comes to a close, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is celebrating a year filled […]
ASC reaffirms commitment to support ‘Women in Ocean Food’ innovators. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is excited to announce its continued support for the ‘Women in Ocean Food’ programme, in partnership […]
In recognition of responsible seafood farming in the United Kingdom, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) held the fourth annual UK Awards in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council at The Box […]
Biomar Ecuador achieves ASC Feed Certification. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is delighted to announce that BioMar’s Ecuador site has achieved ASC Feed Certification. This is another significant milestone in the […]
The future of the global shrimp industry is all about transparency, sustainability and collaboration in the supply chain and faster action will be needed. That is the helicopter view of […]
MOU will drive sustainable practice in Indonesian seafood farms. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and non-profit organisation KALEKA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive sustainable practice in seafood farming […]
Increased ASC impact on planet and people demonstrated in new interactive report. The ‘ASC Annual Impacts Report: 2023 in Review’ highlights the wide range of environmental and social impacts delivered by the […]
Why investing in responsible aquaculture is good for the people and planet. With global aquaculture set to grow by 35% in the next few years, impacts may also increase, making the […]
ASC supports industry improvement at Blue Food Innovation Summit. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) was a Silver Partner at the Blue Food Innovation Summit (BFIS) in London on 21 and 22 May, with […]
Human rights issues in the farmed seafood industry and the role of certification. By Chris Ninnes, CEO of Aquaculture Stewardship Council In this overview of the challenges faced by the […]
First global cruise line receives seafood certifications. Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning dining experience by becoming the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) […]
ASC seeks feedback to finalise content of its new farm standard. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), has launched the last round of stakeholder consultation to help finalise the content of its […]
ASC Feed Standard lands in Asia as Thai Union receives certification. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is pleased to announce further uptake of its pioneering Feed Standard, with Thai Union achieving ASC […]
Vimifos and Skretting first feed mills to attain ASC Feed Certification. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is delighted to celebrate the first two pioneers to achieve certification against the requirements outlined […]
ASC partners with eFishery to advance sustainable aquaculture The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has joined forces with eFishery, an Indonesian aquaculture technology company, to advance sustainable aquaculture in Indonesia and […]
ASC tracks impacts in new annual report, “Setting The Standard for Seafood” With the release of its 2022 Annual Impacts Report, Setting the Standard for Seafood, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) gives a thorough, […]
Guolian Aquaculture makes significant changes to become world’s first ASC certified crayfish farm. Guolian (Yiyang) Crayfish Breeding Biotechnology Co., Ltd. recently became the first crayfish farm in the world to […]