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Shaping Responsible Aquaculture in and Around Protected Areas: ASC Launches 30-Day Stakeholder Consultation
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a stakeholder consultation focused on how aquaculture can operate responsibly within and around Protected Areas. Running from 9 March to 9 April, the 30-day consultation will gather input from key stakeholders and forms part of ASC’s broader work to address environmental risks to biodiversity, habitats, and ecosystem processes in […]
ASC Certification of Taylor Shellfish Highlights Growing Market for More Sustainable Shellfish in North America
SHELTON, Washington – America’s appetite for oysters is deepening and the seafood industry is responding with stronger sustainability commitments. As consumption climbs and tinned seafood sales surge, a new certification announcement from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) confirms that Washington-based Taylor Shellfish Farms, North America’s largest oyster producer, is doubling down on responsibly farmed seafood. […]
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul Leads Luxury Hospitality in South Korea with Dual ASC and MSC Certification
Seoul, South Korea — JW Marriott Hotel Seoul becomes the first Marriott hotel in Korea to receive dual certification from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), reinforcing its leadership in responsible seafood sourcing within the luxury hospitality sector. As part of this initiative, the hotel will introduce the ASC and […]
ASC opens a stakeholder consultation on supply chain requirements covering human rights, humane slaughter and food safety
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a 60-day public consultation today (2 March 2026) on proposed revisions to its Chain of Custody (CoC) Module. The consultation forms part of ASC’s wider programme of upholding strong social and animal welfare protections across the seafood value chain. It also reflects the organisation’s commitment to robust assurance and […]
ASC Welcomes Iceland Foods’ Expanding Certified Seafood Range As Retailers Prove Responsible Choices Can Be Affordable
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) welcomes Iceland Foods’ latest expansion of its ASC-certified seafood range, highlighting a growing movement among UK retailers to make responsibly farmed seafood both accessible and affordable for shoppers. Launching from 10 February, Iceland’s new selection of ASC-labelled products reflects a broader shift in the retail sector, as more supermarkets recognise that […]
ASC Appointed To Executive Committee of EU Market Advisory Council
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has been officially classified as an Other Interest Group (OIG) and nominated to the Executive Committee of the Market Advisory Council (MAC), marking a significant step in ASC’s engagement with European Union market and policy processes. Established under the EU Common Fisheries Policy, the MAC brings together stakeholders from across the […]
Good For Planet, Great in the Bowl: French Poke-chain Pokawa Obtains ASC and MSC Certifications
Paris, France – Pokawa, France’s leading poké bowl brand, has reached a major milestone in its responsible sourcing. The chain is now serving 100% Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood for all of its proteins, including salmon, shrimp, and tuna. These two internationally recognised certifications—among the most rigorous in the […]
Three Years of Positive Change: ASC Feed Certification Programme Continues Global Momentum
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is celebrating three years since the implementation of the ASC Feed Standard. Since January 2023, ASC has seen growing global uptake and strong engagement across the aquafeed sector with 91 ASC-certified feed mills across 28 countries, and a further 29 mills in audit – as of 12 January 2026. These feed […]
St. Andrews Becomes First Chilean Mussel Producer to Earn ASC Multisite Certification
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to announce that St. Andrews has become the first mussel producer in Chile to achieve ASC multisite with management system (MS with IMS) certification. St. Andrews is one of the world’s largest mussel growers, overseeing more than 1,500 hectares of cultivation and producing around 60,000 tonnes of mussels each […]
ASC Marks Milestone Year of Growth, Innovation and Global Collaboration In 2025
ASC marked a landmark year in 2025, advancing its certification programme, forging new partnerships and championing responsible aquaculture across global supply chains. A major milestone was the launch of the ASC Farm Standard at Seafood Expo Global in May — the most significant development in ASC certification to date. The new Standard brings together ASC […]