St. Andrews Becomes First Chilean Mussel Producer to Earn ASC Multisite Certification

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to announce that St. Andrews has become the first mussel producer in Chile to achieve ASC multisite with management system (MS with IMS) certification. St. Andrews is one of the world’s largest mussel growers, overseeing more than 1,500 hectares of cultivation and producing around 60,000 tonnes of mussels each year. The new certification spans seven mussel farms across its operation.

ASC Programme Assurance Director Efrain Calderon applauded the achievement, saying, “St. Andrews has reached an impressive milestone that oodemonstrates its deep commitment to sustainable aquaculture, responsible sourcing, community engagement, and the integration of small producers into the ASC programme. Their leadership is a powerful signal to the industry that strong environmental and social practices can align seamlessly with efficiency, growth, and expanded market access.”

The ASC MS with IMS certification provides producers with a framework to uphold rigorous sustainability practices while streamlining operations and reducing costs — a win for the environment, for producers, and for the communities whose livelihoods depend on aquaculture.

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