ASC Shrimp Standard Recognised by Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative
The ASC’s Shrimp Standard has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), a seafood certification industry benchmark. The GSSI benchmark is based on United Nations Food and Agricultural…
New Geographic Information Systems to Boost ASC Commitment to Transparency and Rigour
As part of ASC’s drive to improve transparency and accountability, from today (5 February) ASC certified farms will be required to provide additional geospatial data as part of annual (surveillance)…
Two Thirds of Seafood Consumers Call For “Radical or Significant” Change to Feed Growing Population
A major survey of seafood consumers across seven countries in Europe, Asia, and North America has found widespread concern about the environmental and social impacts of food, with two thirds…
New Collaboration Helps Small Scale Farmers Adopt More Responsible Practices
Three of the leading organisations in responsible aquaculture have teamed up to help farmers adopt more responsible practices, simplify choices for retailers and consumers, and make better use of their…
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’…