ASC’s New Feed Standard Will Tackle One of Biggest Threats to Aquaculture’s Reputation
Unsustainable and irresponsible practices across the aquaculture feed supply chain risk undoing the positive impact of the farming industry according to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) which is today launching…
ASC to Co-organise Climate Change Seminar at North Atlantic Seafood Forum
ASC is notching up a first this month, by collaborating with Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), to co-organise a seminar on climate change: consequences, positioning and…
Independent Report Finds ASC ‘Most Inclusive and Transparent Eco-Certification’ for Aquaculture
ASC has been found to be the industry leader in an independent report from NGO SeaChoice looking at the transparency and accountability of the major aquaculture certification programmes. ASC welcomes…
ASC Launches Major Consultation on Proposed Aligned Farm Standard
ASC has today (8 March) launched a major consultation on proposed environmental requirements for the aligned Farm Standard, which will cover all certified species bringing efficiencies and improvements without compromising…
ASC Launches Consultation on Major Project to Expand Supply Chain Assurances
ASC has today (8 March) launched a consultation on a major project to expand its Chain of Custody requirements to strengthen its supply chain assurances to buyers and consumers and…
Australis First in World to Achieve Tropical Marine Finfish ASC Certification
Barramundi producer Australis Aquaculture, LLC has become the world’s first producer to achieve certification against the ASC’s Tropical Marine Finfish (TMFF) Standard for its ocean-based farm in Central Vietnam. The…
ASC and Vitapro Reveal New Agreement to Help Latin American Shrimp Farmers
ASC has joined forces with feed producer Vitapro to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to encourage responsible practices in the Latin American shrimp farming industry. The agreement…
First Finfish Farm in United States Achieves ASC Certification
Blue Ocean Mariculture has become the first ASC certified finfish farm in the US after achieving certification against the ASC Seriola and Cobia Standard at its Hawaii farm. Blue Ocean…
Spanish Chain UDON Certifies Restaurant to Serve ASC Salmon
Spanish restaurant chain UDON has demonstrated its commitment to responsible seafood by certifying its 65 restaurants to serve ASC certified salmon. UDON is a nationwide chain of restaurants that has…
Veramaris Becomes First ASC-MSC Certified Microalgae Producer For Feed
Veramaris® has become the first microalgae oil producer for feed to achieve certification to the joint ASC-MSC Seaweed (Algae) Standard. The company responsibly and sustainably produces EPA & DHA Omega-3…