ASC strengthens teams in German speaking areas and Programme Assurance
ASC has expanded its team working in the important markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while also strengthening its Programme Assurance team with two new members. In the German, Austrian…
Sweden’s First Fully Certified Sushi Chain Opens
Sweden’s first sushi chain to be fully ASC and MSC certified has opened this month, with four locations in southern Sweden offering only responsibly and sustainably sourced seafood. Reko Sushi…
ASC Festive Opening Times
ASC Festive Opening Times Season’s greetings, As we approach the festive season we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in moving the aquaculture sector…
As UN Climate Change Conference Continues, Here’s How Aquaculture Can Make a Difference
Representatives of the worlds’ governments have been gathering this month in Spain for what is known as COP25 – the United Nations Climate Change Conference. But what does this involve?…
It’s World Soil Day – Why is Soil Important and How Can Aquaculture Help?
Did you know December 5 is UN World Soil Day? If your reaction to that is “why is soil so important, and what does that have to do with aquaculture?”…
Extreme Weather a Major Cause of ‘Ghost Gear’ from Aquaculture According to New ASC White Paper
A new white paper from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) published on 28 November has determined that extreme weather is currently one of the major causes of plastic ‘ghost gear’…
New Collaboration Encourages Responsible Development of Yellow Sea Region
This year’s China Fisheries & Seafood Expo, held in Qingdao, saw the launch of an ambitious new initiative supported by ASC to help contribute to the responsible development of the…
Korean Seaweed Farm Becomes First of its Kind to Achieve ASC-MSC Certification
A farm cultivating seaweed at sea in the Republic of Korea has become the first of its kind to be certified against the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard. The farm is operated…
Japan Celebrates Responsible Seafood Production in Truly Unique Style
Celebrities, cooking classes, and a fish face competition: just some of the ingredients of another fun, educational and truly unique Sustainable Seafood Week in Japan, which took place in October.…
First ASC Labelled Seabream on Sale in Germany and Switzerland
It has only been a few months since farms could apply for certification against the ASC Seabass, Seabream, and Meagre Standard, and already the first ASC labelled products have hit…