ASC Responds to Fish Welfare Report
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has responded to a report about animal welfare standards in the aquaculture industry. …
Aquaculture Stewardship Council
ASC Farm Certifications Suspended and Withdrawn Following Escapes
A Chilean salmon farm has been suspended following an escape incident. The Caicura 149 Farm in the Los Lagos region of Chile, operated by Salmones Blumar, was suspended following the mass escape on 28 June 2020. …
Japan’s First ASC Certified Coho Salmon Enters Retail and E-Commerce Market
Marukin launched Japan’s first AIP in 2017. AIPs are collaborative efforts between multiple stakeholders including producers, distributors, NGOs with the purpose of improving the responsibility of aquaculture operations. …
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Compiles Useful COVID-19 Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, including the seafood industry – and it can be particularly tough for small-scale operations to adapt. Fortunately, the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership has collated a list of helpful guidance and resources for the seafood industry during these difficult times. …
ASC Shrimp Standard Recognized by Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative
The ASC’s Shrimp Standard has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), a seafood certification industry benchmark. …