
First kelp and hiziki seaweed farms achieve ASC-MSC certification
November 9, 2020
…Seaweed Account Manager, said: “As the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard is a relatively new standard, it is so important that pioneering companies like WESC lead the way and demonstrate to others…

A Responsible Guide to Wine and Seafood Pairing
May 25, 2022
…serving seaweed – check out her Top 10 Ways to Eat Seaweed Beyond Sushi for inspiration. “When it comes to pairing seaweed with wine,” says Bushman, “the species of seaweed…

Japan’s First ASC-MSC Certified Wakame and Kelp Available in Local Supermarkets
November 21, 2022
…looking at the label, consumers are assured that the seaweed they buy is produced in a responsible manner with a minimal impact on the surrounding natural environment,” Patricia Bianchi, Seaweed…

From Health Food to Biofuels: Meet the First Algae Farm to Attain ASC-MSC Certification
January 23, 2019
…Seaweed (Algae) Standard. euglena Co. has achieved certification against the standard for its farm producing microalgae on Ishigaki island in Okinawa, Japan, following an audit by Amita, an independent third-party…
The ASC and MSC open public consultation for the joint Seaweed Standard
March 2, 2017
The MSC and ASC have just launched a second 60-day public consultation on the joint Seaweed standard. Interested parties are invited to view the proposed Seaweed Standard and share their…
Seaweed Interpretation and Variation Requests
…010: Wando Eco-Friendly Seafood Cooperative (WESC) – remote surveillance audit VR 019: Gijang Sustainable Seaweed Network – remote surveillance audit VR 020 ASC MSC Seaweed Variation Request remote site visit…

Latina female power on International Women’s Day: ASC supports Women in Ocean Food innovators
March 8, 2024
…Brazil-based Phycolabs uses seaweed to create textiles and materials as an alternative to petrochemical products. Community-based Belize Women’s Seaweed Farmers Association uses submerged farming techniques and actively supports its members…

Veramaris Becomes First ASC-MSC Certified Microalgae Producer For Feed
January 19, 2021
Veramaris® has become the first microalgae oil producer for feed to achieve certification to the joint ASC-MSC Seaweed (Algae) Standard. The company responsibly and sustainably produces EPA & DHA Omega-3…

Dashi tofu ramen with seaweed broth
If you’re feeling a little run down, this healing bowl of ramen is sure to be just the ticket. It’s packed full of nourishing mushrooms, nutritious seaweed and filing tofu….

ASC Expands Presence in South Korea
May 17, 2023
…There are now 73 ASC certified farm sites in South Korea—28 seaweed, 44 abalone and 1 shrimp, with overall annual ASC certified volumes of more than 11,000 tonnes. The largest…