Skretting Makes History as Japan’s First ASC Certified Feed Mill

Aquaculture Stewardship Council proudly announces that Skretting Japan’s Imari Plant is the country’s first ASC certified feed mill—a game-changing moment for Japan’s seafood farming sector. This milestone boosts transparency in feed supply chains and propels the industry toward more traceable, environmentally and socially responsible seafood.

Foppen’s All-New ASC Labeled Hot Smoked Norwegian Salmon Bites Debut at H-E-B

Smoked over a proprietary blend of oak and beech wood for a deep yet delicate flavor, Foppen’s Hot Smoked Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Bites deliver on taste, convenience and sustainability – perfect for snacking, salads or effortless meal prep. Available at select H-E-B locations in 4 oz. packs, they offer a premium, responsibly sourced seafood option that aligns with today’s demand for easy, high-quality protein.

North America’s Newest Certified Salmon Farm Grows in Florida

March 4, 2025 Atlantic Sapphire ASA

Florida-based Atlantic Sapphire – the largest Recirculating Aquaculture System producer of salmon in the world – began 2025 as the first and only land-based salmon farm in the U.S. to achieve ASC certification.

The Norwegian Norm Price Council’s Additional Tax Undermines Sustainable Aquaculture According to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is strongly responding to the recently announced addition to the norm price of 1.5 NOK per kg for ASC certified fish, warning that this will have serious and unintended environmental consequences for the Norwegian aquaculture industry. 

South Korea’s Raon Banda Earns First Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certification for Olive Flounder

Raon Bada has also made history as the first company in South Korea to successfully implement Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology for olive flounder farming. Using RAS technology, Raon Bada has pioneered a responsible future for seafood farming in South Korea. The company has minimised water usage, utilised eco-friendly compound feed throughout the fish’s lifecycle, and adopted antibiotic-free and chemical-free farming methods.