Loch Fyne launches ASC-certified oysters. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to announce that Loch Fyne has achieved ASC certification for its oyster farming operations on Scotland’s west coast. From the end […]
AGRIMINGOLD S.A. becomes first shrimp farm in Ecuador to join the Improver Programme by ASC. Shrimp farm AGRIMINGOLD S.A. becomes the first farm in Ecuador to participate in an Aquaculture Improvement […]
ASC Launches Stakeholder Consultation on Species Scope Extension to Atlantic Cod. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) launched a 30-day public consultation yesterday 20 May, on the inclusion of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) […]
Italian giant brand Findus expands ASC certified products in its range. Findus is making waves in the seafood industry by ensuring that its entire range of seafood products is now certified […]
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 […]
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 […]
Japanese farm receives first ASC certification for commercial cherry salmon. Japanese farm Izumisawa Suisan, has become the first commercial farm to obtain Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its cherry […]
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 concludes first summit visit to Vietnam. First farm achieves ASC certification through ASC Improver Programme. An Indonesian shrimp farm—PT. Koyo Segoro Endah (KSE) —has become the first farm to […]
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 […]
ASC expands presence in South Korea. Recent highlights include new GM, Sustainable Seafood Event and MoU signing. In line with the growing supply and demand of responsible aquaculture in Asia, […]
ASC Group Certification for Small Farms More than 1,000 small-scale farms have already earned Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for responsibly farmed seafood, because of ASC’s group certification. Globally, a […]
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 […]
Transforming aquaculture: ASC releases its first Annual Report. With the first Annual Report “Transforming Aquaculture,” the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) looks back on 2021 and reflects on the 10 years […]
Seafood Legacy signs MOU with ASC in a step towards a more responsible Japanese seafood industry. Tokyo-based social and environmental organisation Seafood Legacy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Scottish Sea Farms gains first ASC accreditation. Scottish Sea Farms has been awarded Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its Summer Isles farms, the first time the company has achieved […]
First for UK as Sainsbury’s offers 100% ASC certified salmon. Sainsbury’s now offers 100% of its fresh Scottish salmon range as ASC certified – a first for the UK and […]
Dutch turbot farmer first in world to achieve ASC Flatfish certification. Dutch turbot farmer Seafarm has become the first in the world to achieve certification against the rigorous standards of the ASC […]
ASC appoints new Senior Director of Technical Operations. The ASC has appointed Ally Dingwall as Senior Director of Technical Operations, a new role providing leadership and coordination to ASC’s standard […]