Imperial secures sustainability certification. Sopralex et Vosmarques SA, the Belgian company that owns the Imperial brand of seafood products, has earned certification for sustainable seafood production by Friend of the […]
BIM appointed as Sustainable Development Goal champion. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has been appointed as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) champion. BIM is one of just […]
Thai Union ranked number one for sustainability. Thai Union Group PCL, one of the world’s largest seafood companies, has been ranked number one in the world in the Food Products […]
First restaurants in Japan offer ASC certified seafood. For the first time Japanese diners can enjoy responsibly produced ASC certified seafood in a restaurant, at six locations operated by Kijima […]
NOAA official honoured by Seafood Nutrition Partnership. On September 16, the Seafood Nutrition Partnership will recognise the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Chief of External Affairs Laurel […]
Norwegian salmon sustainability ranking. Norwegian aquaculture companies hold 4 out of the top 10 spots in the 2019 Coller FAIRR Protein Index, ranking 60 of the world’s largest publicly-listed protein […]
Mowi tops protein index for sustainability. Salmon farmer Mowi is on top of the Coller FAIRR Protein Index, which ranks the world’s largest listed protein producers on sustainability. The Coller […]
Goerlich Pharma achieves sustainability certification. Friend of the Sea has recertified Goerlich Pharma for sustainable practices. Goerlich is a contract manufacturer of supplements and other products that contain seafood-based ingredients. […]
Atlantic menhaden fishery achieves MSC. Omega Protein’s Atlantic menhaden fishery has now been officially certified as sustainable against Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards. The certification comes after a final approval […]
Use of UK fish and shellfish celebrated as top 3 fish and chip shops in new Seasonal UK Seafood Award category are announced. The UK’s top three fish and chip […]
Italian shellfish producer achieves FoS certification. L’Acquachiara S.r.l., a top Italian producer of shellfish and other fish products, has earned certification for sustainable seafood production by Friend of the Sea. “L’Acquachiara […]
New herring season gets underway! With the Scottish North Sea herring season now underway, this is the perfect time for consumers to include this tasty and nutritious fish as part […]
New partner for SFP. The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced that Canary Islands-based seafood processor and distributor Unión Martín Grupo has become SFP’s newest partner. As a new partner, […]
Irish rope grown mussels achieve blue label from Marine Stewardship Council. The Irish rope grown mussel fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood […]
Swiss retailer supports ASC salmon certification. The largest retailer in Switzerland, has made another big step in their commitment towards ASC by ensuring their entire range of fresh farmed salmon […]
Little progress made on tuna conservation, says ISSF. Here, Dr. Gala Moreno, Holly Koehler, Pablo Guerrero of the International Sustainable Seafood Foundation, reflect upon the recent Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), which […]
Aquna debuts in the US. A beloved native fish with a fine dining following in Australia and Asia, Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is now available in the US exclusively through […]
French retail giant Carrefour makes ASC commitment. French consumers now have even more choice when it comes to responsibly farmed shrimp, thanks to an ASC commitment from supermarket giant Carrefour. […]
GSSI Public Consultation on Benchmark Report for Marine Eco-Label Japan (MEL) Scheme. On 1 July 2019, GSSI launched a 30-day public consultation on the GSSI Benchmark Report for the Marine Eco-Label […]