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ASC Supports Blue Foods Transformation in Ghana
Accra, Ghana – Aquaculture Stewardship Council joined scientists and policymakers from across Ghana, United Kingdom, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Nigeria at the One Health Aquaculture workshop held in Accra, Ghana to discuss the potential and benefits of developing responsible aquaculture across the region. ASC Head of Improver Programme Roy van Daatselaar joined the event to […]
Consumer Need For Trusted Certification Labels Revealed by ASC Research
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has completed its largest and most comprehensive consumer research to date, through an independent market research agency, interviewing more than 15,000 consumers in 14 different countries about their perception and consumption of seafood. The survey revealed the following insights into consumer behaviour: Continued demand for fish and seafood 87% of consumers […]
Don’t Miss ASC’s Panel presentation at Seafood Expo Global
Aquaculture Stewardship Council is inviting all attendees at the Seafood Expo in Barcelona to join them on 24 April at their unmissable free panel presentation about responsibly produced aquafeed. With the theme “Feed Responsibly: Why Responsible Aquaculture Needs Responsible Feed,” key industry players will share how they are adopting the ASC Feed Standard to drive […]
Holland America Line Becomes First Global Cruise Line to Receive International Seafood Certifications
Premium cruise line expands Global Fresh Fish Program with Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifications for sustainable, and responsible seafood. Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning dining experience by becoming the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certifications. The two organizations serve […]
ASC Seeks Feedback to Finalise Content of its New Farm Standard
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching the last round of stakeholder consultation today to help finalise the content of its new Farm Standard. Stakeholders are encouraged to take part before the consultation closes on Monday 20 May. The new Farm Standard will align all of ASC’s species-specific standards into a single global, robust standard – […]
ASC Invites You To Join Them At Seafood Expo Global
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is excited to announce that it will join thousands of seafood lovers, experts, retailers, buyers, processors and other enthusiasts at the world’s largest global seafood expo in Barcelona, Spain on 23 to 25 April 2024. Whether your company is already ASC certified, interested in certification, or just curious about responsibly produced […]
ASC Feed Standard Lands in Asia as Thai Union Receives Certification
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is pleased to announce further uptake of its pioneering Feed Standard, with Thai Union achieving ASC Feed Standard certification for its Mahachai Plant in Thailand. Thai Union joins the elite leading group of ASC certified feed companies. The single-site certification for their Mahachai Plant, located in Thailand’s Samut Sakhon province just […]
Latina female power on International Women’s Day: ASC supports Women in Ocean Food innovators
La Paz, Mexico – Aquaculture Stewardship Council is proud to support women as they venture into the world of aquaculture and blue economy. In an exceptional opportunity in partnership with Conservation International (CI) Ventures and Hatch Blue, an all-female cohort gathered in La Paz, Mexico to showcase their innovative ideas in promoting blue food communities […]
ASC to Make Waves with Inaugural South by Southwest Activations
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Feb. 27, 2024 – In its largest North American activation to date, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is poised to take part in the global food conversation as it hosts a two-day series of events next month in Austin during 2024’s South by Southwest Conference and Festivals. ASC’s initiatives include an experiential […]
ASC farms supported with extended feed supply transition period
Following extensive industry consultation, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has extended the transition period for ASC certified farms to switch to ASC compliant feed. Farms now have until October 2025, as opposed to January 2025, to change their supply of feed to come from mills that have been certified against the Feed Standard. The change in […]