ASC launches gateway initiative02 Oct 2018The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has today officially launched a new programme that is designed to help small-scale producers improve their farming practices.
ASC streamlines Vietnamese certification scheme27 Sep 2018A new collaborative project designed to help fish and shrimp farmers in Vietnam achieve ASC certification has been launched today.
Double first for Dutch kingfish farm26 Sep 2018The ASC has welcomed the first Dutch farm to its programme after Kingfish Zeeland achieved seriola certification.
New standard set for Mediterranean species20 Sep 2018The ASC has today announced the launch of a new standard for the production of sea bass, sea bream and meagre.
Salmon standard sets new benchmark17 Sep 2018The ASC’s Salmon Standard has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), a seafood certification industry benchmark.
Russian pollock fleet recertified30 Aug 2018The Russian Pollock Catchers Association's Sea of Okhotsk Pollock fishery has received Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for a second time.
Land-based salmon farmer seals BAP certification23 Aug 2018One of the world’s largest aquaponics facilities has attained Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
Bluefin boat seeks MSC accreditation22 Aug 2018A Japanese bluefin tuna operator is seeking to be the first for the species in the world to gain Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
Lobsters gain MSC certification 07 Aug 2018The Bahamian spiny lobster fishery has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification today, making it the first fishery in the Caribbean to join the programme.
Pollution and overfishing top seafood consumers’ concerns07 Aug 2018A new study suggests seafood consumers across the globe are united in thinking that the biggest threat to the oceans is pollution, followed by overfishing.
Shrimp farming’s next superpower?17 Jul 2018Myanmar could produce as much shrimp as Vietnam and Thailand according to one of aquaculture’s most eminent academics.
"Momentous moment" for fishmeal sourcing standard 30 May 2018Gaining ISEAL associate membership in Brussels last month shows how the marine ingredients industry can drive change, as Francisco Aldon, General Manager of IFFO RS Ltd, explains to The Fish Site.
Bracken scoops welfare award17 May 2018Steve Bracken, who will soon be retiring from Marine Harvest, has been presented with a special award by the RSPCA for his contribution to the welfare of farmed salmon.
Lidl joins seafood transparency initiative03 May 2018Lidl, one of the UK’s fastest growing supermarkets, has joined the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership’s Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP).
Bream start to Brussels show 25 Apr 2018Turkish aquaculture company Luckyfish is the world’s first to be able to offer four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Mediterranean sea bass and sea bream.
Salmon waste can fuel Faroese energy20 Mar 2018Bakkafrost has announced plans to invest in a new plant that turns waste from farmed salmon into fertiliser and energy.
Shrimp farming sustainability initiative launched12 Mar 2018A new initiative that aims to improve the performance of global shrimp aquaculture production has been launched at Seafood Expo North America today.
Certification clean sweep for Scottish Salmon Co08 Mar 2018The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has become the UK’s first salmon producer to achieve Best Aquaculture Practice (BAP) certification for all its marine sites.
Salmon snacks for discerning dogs06 Mar 2018The first pet food product to carry the blue Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) label will soon be rolled out at retail, the Global Aquaculture Alliance has announced.
Women in aquaculture: Han Han26 Feb 2018Han Han, CEO and founder of China Blue , explains how the non-for-profit organisation is helping to improve the sustainability of China’s aquaculture production.
