ASC promoting transparency within aquaculture. The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and it’s hard to overstate their importance. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Pike-perch Module expands ASC species coverage. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to announce the launch of the new Pike-perch Module. The Module, which aims to promote species […]
ASC’S IMPROVER PROGRAMME LAUNCHES FRAMEWORK FOR CREDIBLE AIPS OFFERING SHRIMP PRODUCERS NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT Following successful pilots in different countries, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has presented […]
ASC launches new Stakeholder Consultation on important criteria in the upcoming ASC Farm Standard As part of a commitment to continuous improvement and transparency, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is […]
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 […]
Digital supply chain traceability of Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified shrimp products has become a reality, thanks to ASC’s Key Data Elements (KDE) project. By harnessing the power of technology […]
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has received the highest score amongst seafood farming certifications in Human Rights at Sea report. In March 2023, the non-governmental organisation Human Rights at Sea […]
Barcelona, Spain – At Seafood Expo Global, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 25 formalizing their common goal […]
ASC receives highest score amongst seafood farming certifications schemes in Human Rights at Sea Report. In March 2023, the non-governmental organisation Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) issued consolidated and updated […]
Bakkafrost Scotland picks up prestigious ASC accreditation for marine sites. Bakkafrost Scotland is delighted to announce that the company has been awarded the prestigious Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for […]
ASC launches stakeholder consultation on two major criteria of the ASC Farm Standard and Pike-Perch Module. From 1 March to 30 April 2023, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is running […]
China’s first large yellow croaker ‘smart aquaculture ship’ earns ASC certification. China-based fish-farming ship Conson No. 1 has become the first large yellow croaker (Larimichthys croceus) farm to achieve the […]
144% increase in Scottish salmon farms seeking ASC certification. An increasing number of Scottish salmon farmers are seeking certification to prove their social and environmental credentials; the Aquaculture Stewardship Council […]
Michelin-Starred Armani Ristorante sources ASC certified fish from Croatia. Carrying the highest standards of quality cuisine, Michelin-starred Emporio Armani Caffé & Ristorante in Paris, France, chooses ASC certified fish to […]