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Atlantic Cod Joins ASC Certification Programme
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) today announced a significant expansion of its programme with the launch of Atlantic cod certification under the newly revised ASC Salmon and Cod Standard v1.5. Effective immediately, cod producers can now apply for ASC certification, marking an important milestone for responsible aquaculture. This expansion comes at a crucial time. With quotas […]
ASC ranked among top ecolabels by Milieu Centraal
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has once again been recognised as a Top Ecolabel by the independent Dutch organisation Milieu Centraal, reaffirming ASC’s position as the global leader in responsible aquaculture certification. Milieu Centraal, which is supported by the Dutch government, reviews consumer-facing ecolabels every three years, assessing their credibility, transparency and impact. Its latest results, […]
Seafood Leaders Explore Responsible Salmon Farming on Second ASC Discovery Tour in Norway
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) recently hosted its second Discovery Tour in Northern Norway, bringing together leaders from the European seafood and retail sectors to experience ASC-certified farm operations up close. Participants visited Nordlaks and Kvarøy salmon farms, along with Skretting’s feed facility, gaining first-hand insight into sustainable aquaculture in practice. Set against the stunning backdrop […]
ASC and MSC at Anuga 2025: Responsibility Tastes Like the Future
Sustainable growth starts with responsible aquaculture and fisheries From 4 to 8 October 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry opens its doors in Cologne – and this year, ASC is joining for the very first time. Under the theme “Sustainable Growth”, Anuga showcases how food and beverage production can […]
Atlantic Cod to Join ASC Programme Following Stakeholder Consultation
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is set to launch Atlantic cod into its Programme in Q4 2025, following a successful stakeholder consultation. Over a 30-day period from 20 May to 20 June 2025, ASC received valuable input from various stakeholders, including Atlantic cod producers. Stakeholders shared both data-driven feedback and detailed comments and signaled strong […]
Making Waves: First ASC & MSC Awards Honour Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture in Germany
For the first time, the non-profit organisations Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have honoured individuals and companies in Germany along the supply chain for their exceptional dedication to sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture through their respective programmes. “With these Awards, we aim not only to highlight standards but also to recognise […]
ASC Launches Stakeholder Consultation on Species Scope Extension to Catfish
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a 60-day consultation today, 17 September, on the inclusion of catfish into the ASC programme. This specifically includes the catfish genera Clarias, Heterobranchus,Ictalurus, Ameiurus and Silurus. ASC is seeking feedback on the overall suitability of the ASC Farm Standard in addressing the impacts of catfish farming as well as proposed […]
ASC Farm Standard Aligns Strongly With CARE Salmon’s Animal Welfare Vision
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) welcomes the call from the CARE Salmon collective—representing nearly 20% of French salmon imports and nearly half of its retail market share —for higher animal welfare standards. With the launch of the Farm Standard in May 2025, ASC is proud to demonstrate that these expectations are already being met, reaffirming its […]
Global Shrimp Forum highlights challenges and opportunities – ASC set to play pivotal role in industry’s next decade
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) joined industry leaders at the Global Shrimp Forum 2025, (GSF) where producers, retailers, scientists and NGOs gathered to debate the future of one of the world’s most dynamic seafood sectors. From tariffs to technology, the conversations revealed both the challenges shrimp farmers face and the opportunities ahead – with ASC […]
Shrimp, Sustainability, and Scale: ASC and SFP Launch Roadmap for Aquaculture Reform
In a groundbreaking initiative to transform the future of global aquaculture, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) have released a new roadmap for landscape-level improvements in aquaculture. Offering a practical pathway to scale sustainability in aquaculture by aligning and empowering stakeholders across regions through innovative, landscape-level solutions, the roadmap is presented […]