Blue Finance: Why Investing in Responsible Aquaculture is Good for the People and Planet

‘Blue finance’ is a buzzword in the aquaculture sector today, but what does it really mean? Blue finance simply means financial flow directed to investments and programmes that support positive impacts for the ocean economy. 

ASC Hosts Discovery Tour to Showcase Responsible Salmon Farming in Norway

Over the four-day tour, 12 attendees from retailers and suppliers, including Sainsbury’s, Colruyt, Frais Embal, Highliner, Disney’s, Pescanova, Loblaws and E-mart, were welcomed to the facilities and farms of Leroy, Salmar and Mowi. The tour provides buyers with firsthand insight into salmon farming and demonstrates the role of ASC certification in responsible aquaculture.

Japanese Farm Receives First ASC Certification for Commercial Cherry Salmon

Japanese farm Izumisawa Suisan has become the first commercial farm to obtain Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its cherry salmon production. The farm, which also produces coho salmon, is based in Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture along the Kamaishi Bay. 

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Launches First Retail & Restaurant Promotion in Atlanta

Launching this week and continuing through July 4, ASC’s “Sea Green. Be Green. Summer Seafood Series” promotion features two iconic Atlanta seafood destinations, Kathleen’s Catch and Atlanta Fishmonger, devoting summer’s early weeks to educating customers about the positive impacts of seafood farming done right.