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.

Cole’s Seafood Launches ASC Labeled “Open & Eat” Tins

April 29, 2024 Cole's Seafood

This spring, Cole’s Seafood is introducing four new Open & Eat tinned seafood products made with Patagonian smoked salmon and smoked rainbow trout that are ASC certified as responsibly farmed. Each tin is a complete meal with a choice of quinoa or vegetables. 

CFIA: Mowi Brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked Recalled Due to Potential Presence of Dangerous Bacteria

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Cooke Chile Harvests First Organic Salmon in the Country

March 25, 2024 Cooke Chile

Cooke Chile organic salmon is now approved to use the EU Organic green and white leaf logo for export to EU and Great Britain markets. Companies who hold this certification must meet the strict conditions related to all stages of production, processing, transportation, and storage.

Trio of Canadian Companies Set to Revolutionize Plant-Based Food Market With Plant-Based Salmon Fillet

November 15, 2023 Protein Industries Canada

Protein Industries Canada announced a new investment into the development of new food options for Canadians—their first project investment under their second mandate. The project will see New School Foods, Liven Proteins and NuWave Research combine their expertise to commercialize a whole-muscle cut of plant-based salmon that transforms from raw to cooked. The first of its kind to reach the market, the product will offer consumers an experience that offers the same taste and texture as its seafood counterpart.