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ASC Signs MoU with South Korea’s National Institute of Fisheries Science to Advance Responsible Seafood Farming
Haenam, South Korea – Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), a leading aquaculture and marine environmental research institute under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the transformation to responsible seafood farming, strengthening international collaboration […]
AGRIMINGOLD S.A. Becomes First Shrimp Farm in Ecuador to Join the Improver Programme by ASC
Shrimp farm AGRIMINGOLD S.A. becomes the first farm in Ecuador to participate in an Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) under the Improver Programme by Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). The AIP covers 135 hectares of Litopenaeus vannamei (Pacific white shrimp) farm in El Oro Province, Ecuador. AGRIMINGOLD S.A. produces 753.15 tonnes of shrimp annually. The Improver Programme […]
ASC Launches Stakeholder Consultation on Revising the ASC Chain of Custody Module
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a 30-day stakeholder consultation on updating the ASC Chain of Custody (CoC) Module, launching on 29 May and running until 29 June 2025. ASC will seek stakeholder input on a range of topics A key objective in revising the ASC Chain of Custody Module is to strengthen how human […]
ASC Launches Stakeholder Consultation On Species Scope Extension To Atlantic Cod
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a 30-day public consultation today, 20 May, on the inclusion of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) within the ASC certification and labelling programme. To enable quick access to ASC certification, Atlantic cod will initially be added to the scope of ASC Salmon Standard v1.4. It will then be incorporated into […]
ASC Leadership in Shaping Future for Responsible Aquaculture Celebrated at Seafood Expo Global 2025
Barcelona, Spain – Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) marked a defining moment for responsible aquaculture at this year’s Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain with the successful launch of its new ASC Farm Standard. The event served as a powerful platform to spotlight the industry’s growing momentum towards transformation to greater environmental and social responsibility. From […]
Accelerating Change in the Seafood Industry: ASC Launches Farm Standard
Barcelona, Spain – Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) launched its new certification standard for farmed seafood at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain last week. Over 200 attendees from across the supply chain—including producers, retailers, processors, industry bodies, and media—joined the long-awaited launch, which included support from industry guest speakers. As the global leader in […]
ASC, Labeyrie Fine Foods, and Omarsa Join Forces to Restore Ecuador’s Vital Mangrove Forests
Barcelona, Spain – As part of a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible aquaculture, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Labeyrie Fine Foods, and Ecuadorian shrimp producer Omarsa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a 10-hectare mangrove restoration effort in Ecuador. Signed at the Seafood Expo Global 2025 in Barcelona, this partnership […]
Stolt Sea Farm achieves ASC certification in all turbot farms
Barcelona, Spain – Stolt Sea Farm (SSF) has made history by becoming the only farmed turbot producer in the world to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for all its farms. ASC CEO Chris Ninnes presented the certification to SSF President Jordi Trías on Tuesday, May 6, at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, commending […]
Finnish S Group Commits to Responsible Seafood Farming – All Private Label Salmon and Chilled Fish Products Now ASC Certified
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to highlight S Group’s growing commitment to responsible seafood farming. As of April 2025, all fresh salmon and chilled fish products under S Group’s private label chain selection are ASC certified, reinforcing the Finnish retailer’s dedication to environmental and social responsibility in seafood sourcing. S Group is a customer-owned […]
The Standard is Changing: Join ASC at Seafood Expo Global 2025 to hear more
A groundbreaking change for responsible seafood farming is on the horizon, and it’s being released to the world at Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2025 in Barcelona. Change starts on 7 May 2025 with the launch of the ASC Farm Standard, accelerating change for Fish, Farm, People, and Planet. This marks a monumental step towards more […]