Go directly to content
Latest News
Japanese Farm Receives First ASC Certification for Commercial Cherry Salmon
Kamaishi, Japan – Japanese farm Izumisawa Suisan has become the first commercial farm to obtain Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its cherry salmon production. The farm, which also produces coho salmon, is based in Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture along the Kamaishi Bay. Cherry salmon, named for its pink cherry-coloured scales, boasts a refined, […]
ASC Supports Industry Improvement at Blue Food Innovation Summit
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) was a Silver Partner at the Blue Food Innovation Summit (BFIS) in London on 21 and 22 May, with in person and virtual attendees at the event which brought together leaders at the forefront of driving positive change in the seafood industry. The event kicked off with a keynote speech from Rt. Hon. […]
ASC Promotes Blue Finance and Investment at Monaco Ocean Week
Monaco, France – As part of the Monaco Ocean Week, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) convened a roundtable in the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco on March 20, 2024, to examine the transformative role which sustainable investments and blue finance can play in protecting the oceans. Blue foods are part of the future’s food security solution. With […]
Successful Seafood Expo for ASC with Packed ‘Feed Responsibly’ Panel Event and Busy Booth
This year’s Seafood Expo in Barcelona was a huge success for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) with hundreds of seafood lovers, experts, retailers, buyers, processors and other enthusiasts welcomed to the distinctive branded booth during the three-day event, which brought together more than 35,000 seafood professionals. ASC’s panel event, which focused on the importance of responsibly […]
ASC Supports Blue Foods Transformation in Ghana
Accra, Ghana – Aquaculture Stewardship Council joined scientists and policymakers from across Ghana, United Kingdom, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Nigeria at the One Health Aquaculture workshop held in Accra, Ghana to discuss the potential and benefits of developing responsible aquaculture across the region. ASC Head of Improver Programme Roy van Daatselaar joined the event to […]
Consumer Need For Trusted Certification Labels Revealed by ASC Research
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has completed its largest and most comprehensive consumer research to date, through an independent market research agency, interviewing more than 15,000 consumers in 14 different countries about their perception and consumption of seafood. The survey revealed the following insights into consumer behaviour: Continued demand for fish and seafood 87% of consumers […]
Don’t Miss ASC’s Panel presentation at Seafood Expo Global
Aquaculture Stewardship Council is inviting all attendees at the Seafood Expo in Barcelona to join them on 24 April at their unmissable free panel presentation about responsibly produced aquafeed. With the theme “Feed Responsibly: Why Responsible Aquaculture Needs Responsible Feed,” key industry players will share how they are adopting the ASC Feed Standard to drive […]
Holland America Line Becomes First Global Cruise Line to Receive International Seafood Certifications
Premium cruise line expands Global Fresh Fish Program with Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifications for sustainable, and responsible seafood. Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning dining experience by becoming the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certifications. The two organizations serve […]
ASC Seeks Feedback to Finalise Content of its New Farm Standard
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching the last round of stakeholder consultation today to help finalise the content of its new Farm Standard. Stakeholders are encouraged to take part before the consultation closes on Monday 20 May. The new Farm Standard will align all of ASC’s species-specific standards into a single global, robust standard – […]
ASC Invites You To Join Them At Seafood Expo Global
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is excited to announce that it will join thousands of seafood lovers, experts, retailers, buyers, processors and other enthusiasts at the world’s largest global seafood expo in Barcelona, Spain on 23 to 25 April 2024. Whether your company is already ASC certified, interested in certification, or just curious about responsibly produced […]