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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 […]
ASC Digital Hub Redefines Access to Certification Documentation
ASC has unveiled its new Programme Centre – a powerful, all-in-one digital hub that makes accessing and navigating certification documentation faster, simpler, and smarter for certificate holders and auditors. The intuitive platform brings all ASC Certification Programmes together in one place, allowing users to search, filter, and explore Farm and Feed Standards interactively – no […]
Certified for Change: 18 Feed Mills achieve ASC Feed Certification so far in 2025
Global momentum of ASC Feed Certification is accelerating as leading players ramp up responsible feed production. From January to mid-July 2025, 18 feed mills across 12 different countries achieved certification against the ASC Feed Standard, taking a positive step to drive real change in seafood farming. From Norway, Japan, Ecuador, the UK, Australia and Canada, […]
ASC Seeks New Board Members and Appoints Technical Advisors to Strengthen Global Leadership in Responsible Seafood Farming
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is inviting applications for two new members to join its Board of Trustees—one with a focus on NGO and social impact, and the other on industry, branding, or retail—offering a rare opportunity to shape the future of responsible aquaculture on a global scale. Additionally, ASC is pleased to announce the appointment […]
Nominations Open For MSC And ASC Awards 2025
Fishers, seafood farmers, fish buyers and suppliers, as well as retailers and restaurateurs keen to champion their sustainability credentials, have six weeks to enter the UK’s premier sustainable seafood awards. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) UK and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) UK annual awards are the showcase event of the year and celebrate businesses and […]
Victory Farms Joins Improver Programme by ASC, Setting Benchmark for Tilapia Farming in Africa
Victory Farms has made history by becoming the first tilapia farm in Kenya — and across Africa — to participate in an Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) under the Improver Programme by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). This milestone marks a major step forward for responsible seafood farming on the continent. Victory Farms covers 50 hectares […]