Ireland leads EU organic aquaculture production 21 May 2022 New data from the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) shows that total organic aquaculture production in the EU came in at 74.032 tonnes in 2020, with Ireland standing out as the l…
Saudi shrimp farm scoops regional sustainability first 16 May 2022 A shrimp farm operated by Saudi Arabia’s National Aquaculture Group (Naqua) is the first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to receive Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) shrimp certification.
Have your say in BAP’s new standards for RAS 6 May 2022 The RAS Vanguard Standard has been released for public comment, with the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announcing a 60-day comment period that ends on 4 July.
ASC publishes new shrimp and RAS standards 25 Apr 2022 ASC has today published a revised ASC Shrimp Standard, as well as new requirements specifically for recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) farms.
Salmon aquafeed is getting an ingredient overhaul 19 Apr 2022 Norway’s Atlantic salmon industry is beginning to embrace new ingredients in feed, based on a review of raw materials used for salmon and trout farming.
Non-GMO soy producers to enter Europe’s aquafeed markets 11 Apr 2022 Denofa and Benson Hill announce partnership and plans to bring sustainable, traceable and non-GMO soy ingredients to the Atlantic salmon market.
Major hotel chain commits to BAP certification 11 Apr 2022 Iberostar Group, a leading hotel chain with more than 100 four- and five-star properties throughout Europe, Africa and the Americas as pledged to source its seafood from Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)-certified farms a…
Certification milestone for Omani sea bream producer 7 Apr 2022 Blue Waters, which produces sea bream in the Gulf of Oman, has achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, the Global Seafood Alliance has announced.
Sainsbury's becomes first UK supermarket to offer 100 percent ASC certified Scottish salmon 5 Apr 2022 Sainsbury's is the first UK supermarket to have 100 percent of its fresh Scottish salmon range independently certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
BAP finalises its new hatchery standards 5 Apr 2022 New food safety requirements, worker safety standards and water quality monitoring procedures have been included in the final draft of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Hatchery Standard Issue 2.0.
How are blockchain innovators transforming the aquaculture sector? 24 Mar 2022 OpsSmart's Sharmeen Khan is keen to bring blockchain traceability to the aquaculture sector – giving seafood producers and consumers a tech solution that allows end-to-end visibility and transparency.
ASC launches universal aquaculture standard consultation 1 Mar 2022 The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has announced plans to launch a universal farm standard which will cover producers of all ASC-certified species.
Dutch turbot farmer achieves world’s first ASC flatfish certification 19 Jan 2022 Seafarm, which produces turbot in the Netherlands, has become the first in the world to achieve the ASC Flatfish Standard certification.
New data on marine ingredients shows they are being used more strategically and sustainably 13 Jan 2022 Updated sustainability metrics from the IFFO, the marine ingredients organisation, shows that the use of fish meal and fish oil is being optimised and being used at key points in aquaculture production cycles.
Can Bangladesh’s pangasius sector comply with sustainability certification? 24 Dec 2021 A recent audit of Bangladesh’s pangasius farms found that only 35 percent of farmers were able to meet sustainability and quality indicators at the “best” or “good” level – how can this be improved?
Chinese encouraged to use marine ingredients more strategically 2 Dec 2021 IFFO - The Marine Ingredients Organisation – held a China fishmeal and fish oil webinar on 29-30 November, addressed the current state of the industry in China as well as the application of fishmeal in aquaculture feed.
Don't discount marine ingredients in the pursuit of sustainable aquafeed 23 Nov 2021 Opinion Petter M Johannessen, director general of the IFFO, believes that marine ingredients play a crucial role in developing aquafeeds with a low carbon footprint.
Costa Rica adopts new eco-label for sustainable seafood 22 Nov 2021 The Pura Vida sustainable seafood label promises to help consumers select seafood products that help protect Costa Rica’s marine resources and improve the livelihoods of workers in its seafood sector.
Get a glimpse of South Australia’s aquaculture industry 22 Nov 2021 South Australia’s $229 million aquaculture sector has released an extensive data set alongside a state government report, outlining the industry’s activities and initiatives to tackle issues like marine debris and sustai…
AquaBounty announces new ESG reporting initiative 14 Oct 2021 Land-based aquaculture firm AquaBounty has unveiled an environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting initiative to improve its sustainability credentials.