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.
Blue by name, green by nature02 Feb 2018How a cobia producer in Panama is winning plaudits - and certification success - for its ethical and environmental approach to aquaculture.
Japanese yellowtail join aqua stewardship scheme22 Jan 2018Seriola farms run by Kurose Suisan and Global Ocean Works in Japan have become the first in the world to earn Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for the species.
Washington oysters score BAP 4-star first17 Jan 2018Oregon-based Pacific Seafood is the world’s first company to offer oysters that have achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) 4-star certification.
Cobia farm nets ASC accreditation04 Jan 2018A cobia farm operated by Open Blue in Panama has become the first in the world to be certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) seriola and cobia standard.
Scallop fishermen shell-shocked by sustainability claims21 Dec 2017The lobby group Opean Seas has been accused of mounting a “smear campaign” against Shetland’s scallop fishermen.
Seaweed standard launched22 Nov 2017A new joint standard for seaweed harvesting and cultivation has been launched by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) today.
Crab makes debut on certification scheme23 Oct 2017Hairy crab can now be added to the list of species represented in the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program, following the certification of the Zhejiang Aoling Aquatic See…
Sustainable sourcing boost for lumpfish producers 09 Oct 2017The Norwegian lumpfish, ling and tusk fishery, has been deemed to meet the Marine Stewardship (MSC) sustainability standard.
Certification success adds mussel to marketing strategy06 Oct 2017Gaining Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) accreditation for its rope-grown mussels last week will act as an added incentive for Loch Fyne Oysters (LFO) to achieve its ambitious growth targets, acc…
GAA joins seafood certification elite 04 Oct 2017The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) is the world’s first aquaculture certification program to be recognized by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI).
