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Living Wage: The Missing Piece in Sustainable Seafood
Seafood sustainability has achieved remarkable progress over the past few decades. Industry-wide efforts to drive change have improved environmental protection, championed responsible sourcing, and brought unprecedented transparency to seafood supply chains. These achievements are important and worth celebrating. Yet, a crucial piece of the puzzle remains strikingly underdeveloped: the livelihoods of the millions of people […]
ASC Supports Sir David Attenborough’s Call to Protect Ocean Biodiversity
World-renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough’s latest film, ‘Ocean’ offers a stunning yet sobering look at the importance and fragility of our marine ecosystems. The film also emphasises the urgent need to protect ocean biodiversity and water quality for future generations. As the leading NGO supporting responsible seafood farming, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) shares Sir David’s […]
The need for a holistic approach to responsible feed
Responsible seafood starts long before the farm—it starts with feed and the ingredients used to produce it. If we’re serious about making seafood farming more sustainable, we must take a holistic approach to risk-assessing feed ingredients. “The ASC Feed Standard helps us de-risk our supply chains, aids answering questions from retailers, mitigates our impacts and provides […]
Seafood at its Spring best: your inspiration for a deliciously sustainable Spring brunch
Whether you are hosting a big dinner or an informal brunch with friends and family, Spring is the perfect opportunity to put fish and seafood on the table – a tasty and light option, with numerous health benefits. And with versatile and tasty fish and seafood, you can make any meal special. In this blog, […]
Building on Progress: Women Leading Aquaculture’s Future, in Our Own Words
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable women driving transformative change in aquaculture, not just today, but for the future. At ASC, we’re proud to have pioneering women like Patricia, Pla, and Laetitia, shaping a more sustainable and equitable industry. Women are the backbone of aquaculture, from farm management to global trade with the […]
Celebrating Vietnamese Seafood & Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year 2025 takes place on 29 January and is celebrated by billions of people right across Asia. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is taking part in the celebrations this year with a special Vietnamese Lunar New Year collaboration with ASC Chef Ambassador Nina “Teddie” Huynh who has created a suite of delicious iconic recipes […]
Women in Ocean Food Programme: Empowering Change, One Step at a Time
Patricia Bianchi, AIP and Governance Manager with ASC reflects on her experience of supporting the Women in Ocean Food Programme run by HATCH Blue When I think about my recent experience of presenting on the Improver Programme by ASC at the HATCH Women in Ocean Food programme in La Paz, Baja California Sur, one word […]
Safeguarding the Planet with Sustainable Aquaculture: How the ASC’s Vision aligns with Davos Discussions
One of the key themes at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos is Safeguarding the Planet. At ASC, this mission aligns deeply with our core focus: to transform the industry towards environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Achieving this goal requires a holistic approach that acknowledges the critical role of every part of the aquaculture […]
Insights from my participation in an ASC farm site audit
By Laetitia Rosing, Producer Outreach and Regional Manager for the Nordics. ASC operates an independent, third-party certification scheme whereby qualified auditors determine if a farm meets ASC criteria. These auditors are in turn monitored by the independent assurance body Assurance Services International (ASI). A full history of audit reports, including the location of farms, is […]
2024: A Year of Milestones And Success For ASC – And More To Come In 2025!
As 2024 comes to a close, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is celebrating a year filled with unique milestones and achievements across the globe. We recognise ASC farms and feed mills and partners around the world who continue to make significant changes towards sustainability, ultimately ensuring that farmed seafood is produced responsibly. Increasing impact Throughout 2024, […]