The world’s appetite for seafood is growing fast. The aquaculture industry is already supplying more than half of seafood consumed worldwide, but meeting that need increases its environmental and social footprint.
That’s why we are working hard to encourage responsible farming practices, and to promote the benefits of responsibly farmed seafood. Our case studies you hear from farms which have joined our programme and what benefits they have experienced through meeting the ASC standards. Here are some examples:
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Commercial Studies farmers
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Klaas-Jan Mazereeuw
We were convinced ASC would have an impact. And this has proven to be the case in the last year, especially in the Netherlands.
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Harry Hoogendoorn
the ASC certification benefits our reputation in the market. Market players now proactively approach us.
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Heiko Lenk
We became involved with ASC because we believed in it right away.
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Pangasius farmers
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Vo van Phong
ASC certification is a global label and a way of providing open accountability. Adhering to strict environmental standards is an investment in the future of the business.
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Nguyen Kahn Ngoc
The ASC programme enables us to demonstrate that our farms do not adversely impact the environment or local communities.
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Nguyen Huu Nghia
To be able to meet the ASC standard we had to make changes in how we clean the water from the ponds. ASC requires, for example, sedimentation ponds and waste water channels to improve water quality.
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Sombat Siripanwarapon
Since achieving ASC certification we have been able to get more orders despite the many challenges that the pangasius industry has faced.
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Salmon farmers
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Linda Sams
Having ASC certification really allows us to instil pride in our organisation and to instil operational excellence in what we do.
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Nicos Nicolaides
When you are ambitious to certify under ASC, then you are in the 'world championship'.
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Catarina Martins
ASC certification allows us to prove to our customers that we are a company that is true to our commitment to responsible aquaculture.
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Jose Manuel Schwerter Gallardos
Consumers who prefer responsible farmed salmon will be increasingly common.
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Anne Hilde Midttveit
Our aim is to offer a full range of ASC certified products to existing and new clients in all international markets.
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Shrimp farmers
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Dang Van Ut
By meeting the ASC standard, we are protecting our environment, being recognised for our responsible production and adding value to our product.
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Nha Nguyen
Our customers not only want a quality product but they also want assurance that the products they are buying are responsibly produced.
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Callan Novoselac
From a family and business perspective we chose ASC certification because it is the right thing to do for all shrimp lovers.
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Alvin Henderson
It is our obligation to act responsibly and to do the right thing. I've seen the debilitating impact of not doing things properly.
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Tilapia farmers
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Yang Hua-Ying
ASC certificatiopn allows us to prove to our customers that we are committed to responsible aquaculture.
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Andre M. Brugger
ASC certification validates our ongoing effort to directly improve the quality of our products, minimise the negative impacts on the environment, and provide a healthy workplace for the development of our employees.
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Alejandro Tola Alvarez
You can feel a strong sense of pride in our people that we achieved ASC certification. They like being a part of it.
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Magdalena Wallhoff
What certification does is differentiate you and give credence to those who are doing it well.
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Tsai-Ah-Yui
ASC certification helps you to access export markets and farmers can be confident of a more secure production.
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