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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 […]
Japan’s first ASC-MSC certified wakame and kelp available in local supermarkets. The Jusanhama Gyokyo Youth Association – a group of 19 producers – has acquired the Aquaculture Stewardship Council–Marine Stewardship […]
Sainsbury’s & Mowi Consumer Products win Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) UK Awards 2022. For the second year in a row, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) joined the Marine Stewardship Council […]
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 launches public consultation on fish health and welfare and benthic impacts in ASC Farm Standard. From September 1 to October 31, 2022, ASC is running a public consultation to […]
ASC portal enables enhanced data submission. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is transitioning the way in which farm-related spatial data are submitted. Their new GIS (Geographic Information System) Data Form v1.2 […]
SSP expands presence in Chilean retail market. The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has officially expanded its presence to the Chilean market with retail giant Jumbo, where SSP-approved premium shrimp will […]
Most comprehensive ASC consumer research to date highlights potential of seafood to be sustainable source of protein. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has completed its most comprehensive consumer research to […]
ASC launches new documents to strengthen farm audits and operationalise the new Feed Standard. ASC released revised Certification and Accreditation Requirements (CAR) and Certification Requirements for Unit of Certification (RUoC) […]
Scoular’s new marine sustainability programme helps industry to improve traceability and transparency. EncompassTM, Scoular’s fishmeal brand, is launching a new marine sustainability programme that incentivises fishmeal producers to implement long-term sustainability […]
ASC introduces new Chain of Custody requirements to strengthen assurance. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a Chain of Custody (CoC) module on May 30, 2022, which aims to strengthen […]
ASC Supervisory Board welcomes new chair and five new members. ASC’s Supervisory Board has welcomed a number of new members recently, including a new chair, Margret Thalwitz, who brings to […]
First ever Global Shrimp Forum. The first ever Global Shrimp Forum will take place on 6-8 September 2022 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, it has been announced. The Forum is the […]
Innovation and sustainability key themes of Aquaculture UK conference. Preparations for Aquaculture UK are well underway for when the sector reunites in Aviemore in early May, with a sold-out exhibition […]
ASC to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) says it is “deeply concerned, saddened, and opposed to the tragic situation” unfolding in Ukraine as a result […]
ASC launches public consultation on new ASC Farm Standard covering all ASC certified species. ASC has launched one of its largest ever public consultations to seek stakeholder feedback on the upcoming ASC […]
Join ASC discussion on transforming aquaculture’s future. Join ASC on Tuesday 1 March at 16.30 CET for a live panel discussion featuring five industry experts who will be answering questions about […]
ASC China makes a splash in Shanghai. No country in the world eats more seafood, or farms more seafood, than China. This makes the work of ASC’s dedicated team in […]
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 […]
Kingfish Company forms strategic partnership with retail giant Auchan. The Kingfish Company has partnered with leading European retailer Auchan as a part of its planned expansion with environmentally conscious retailers […]
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