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Seaweed farming is the practice of cultivating and harvesting seaweed or algae. Some seaweed farmers manage naturally occurring crops, whilst others fully control the growing process, from seed to harvest….

…and socially responsible use of seaweed resources. Meeting global demand can be achieved sustainably and responsibly With seaweed production increasing alongside demand for certification, the MSC and ASC recognise the…

…time enjoy certified responsibly produced seaweed The two products are Gijang Salted Seaweed and Gijang Dried Seaweed, and they are being sold in Lotte Mart, Homeplus, and online stores. They…

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…

…ASC-MSC seaweed standard The Seaweed Standard sets a number of requirements for seaweed harvesting and farming practices. Environmentally, seaweed operations must show that they actively minimise their impact on the…

A farm in Korea operated by the Haedam Co. has become the world’s first laver seaweed farm to achieve certification against the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard for responsible and sustainable seaweed…

…standard offers responsible seaweed producers an opportunity to earn international recognition for their efforts.” Ensuring environmental sustainability and social responsibility The ASC-MSC Seaweed standard focuses on minimising the environmental and…

…Seaweed Account Manager, said: “As the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard is a relatively new standard, it is so important that pioneering companies like WESC lead the way and demonstrate to others…

…  Previous production units in assessment For information about previous assessments, reports are available on the certified seaweed operations euglena Co., Ltd, Gijang Sustainable Seaweed Network, Vermaris, Haedam and Wando…

…Seaweed (Algae) Standard. euglena Co. has achieved certification against the standard for its farm producing microalgae on Ishigaki island in Okinawa, Japan, following an audit by Amita, an independent third-party…

…serving seaweed – check out her Top 10 Ways to Eat Seaweed Beyond Sushi for inspiration. “When it comes to pairing seaweed with wine,” says Bushman, “the species of seaweed…

List of certified seaweed operations Seaweed operations that have achieved certification to the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard are listed below: euglena Co., Lt Target species: Euglena (Euglena spp), Chlorella (Chlorella spp)…

The MSC and ASC have just launched a second 60-day public consultation on the joint Seaweed standard. Interested parties are invited to view the proposed Seaweed Standard and share their…

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…

…products that bear the ASC label. ASC-MSC certified seaweed products are not presently represented in the product counts, but certified farm sites and production volumes for seaweed are included. The…

…such as seaweed, bivalves, and certain carps. The research, entitled “Environmental performance of blue foods,” was one of five initial scientific papers published as part of the Blue Food Assessment…

…Government prioritizes assisting fisheries in shifting towards responsible and eco-friendly seafood production, as part of its seafood product differentiation strategy. By the time when the next Wando Seaweeds Expo is…

Click to view the Seaweed -Find a suppliers that have been certified against the Chain of Custody standard: Find a supplier June 2021…

…public consultations for the joint ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard. You can provided input on the development of the seaweed project and learn more about the work of the ASC at asc-aqua.org…

…to showcase a novel approach to sustainable aquaculture in the marine tropics. The company’s farming system integrate seaweed cultivation and a purpose-built frozen supply chain that minimizes food waste and…

…the broader food landscape. The session will wind up with a Q&A session in which representatives from fisheries, aquaculture, foodservice, retail and seaweed, reflect on the effects of climate change…

…including the impacts of climate change.” The authors highlight responsibly farmed seaweed as an aquaculture practice with the potential to contribute toward protecting and restoring critical ecosystem functions, including improved…

…for better ‘story-telling’ in the industry around the opportunities to address global nutrition, and the role that could be played by seaweed in particular. Among other topics, the panellists also…

…seriola and cobia; shrimp; tilapia; tropical marine finfish] and there is also a joint ASC-MSC standard for seaweed. Standards Abalone Bivalve Flatfish Freshwater trout Pangasius Salmon Seabass, Seabream, Meagre Seriola…

…its main food, which is algae and kelp. A growing number of farms are certifying to the joint MSC-ASC Seaweed Standard, which makes them a preferred choice for inclusion in…

…national law. ASC is a certification programme for responsibly farmed seafood – that includes species like salmon, shrimp and seaweed, but not dolphins or any other marine mammals. Our standards…

…projects including the Core Standard, the Marine Finfish Standard, the Responsible Feed Project, Multi-site Certification and the joint ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard. Tao Ran Environmental Science and Technology provides professional management…

…could be saved, according to one study – that’s an area of land twice the size of India Transitioning to sustainable marine-based diets, i.e. seafood & seaweeds, could contribute to…

…kelp production. Given its need for clean production water and use of seaweed for feed, abalone farming is a model industry for green and sustainable farming in China,” he said….

…Mediterranean 29 March 2019 Undercurrent News ASC included in Dutch government’s top ten sustainable food labels list 7 February 2019 Renewable Energy Magazine First ASC-MSC seaweed certification 23 January 2019…

…need to be regularly moved – unhooked and flipped over to prevent seaweed growing on one side or the other. But it’s a balancing act – if you move them…

…we are also making progress on a feed standard, a seaweed standard and we share a Chain of Custody Certification with the MSC to ensure full traceability of the ASC…

…found in the different standards [9 standards (+1 joint ASC/MSC Seaweed Standard) at present]. These include a range of environmental and social performance indicators and metrics A provisional list of…

…is for use by fish feed mills seeking certification against the new ASC Feed Standard. The MSC and ASC are also working together on a sustainability standard for seaweed. The…

…farm in Hawaii, which is a pond created by damming a river using large stones, and which provided fish for Hawaiian royalty of the time. Seaweed is the latest ASC…

Interpretations Log   Confidential information What type of information can be kept confidential? Do we need a Variation Request to be able to apply 17.9.4? Surveillance audits Is the intent…

…2016 and a number of other standards are being developed, including sea bream, sea bass and meagre and, jointly with the MSC, a standard for seaweed. The operational review has…

…, provided an overview on the status of ASC’s programme and presented the upcoming new standards including Seaweed, Seabream, Flatfish and Feed, all highly relevant to the Japanese market. He…

…on new standard development, particularly for producers straddling the wild-enhanced-aquaculture boundary, such as seaweed. MSC will also provide support to ASC in delivering regional outreach to shared commercial and supply…