Scallop producer lands sustainabilty boost15 Jul 2019Acuapesca Group, one of the world’s largest scallop farmers, has earned recertification for sustainable seafood production by Friend of the Sea.
Breakthrough for Scots seeking ASC approval11 Jul 2019Salmon which have spent part of the juvenile stage of their lives in freshwater lochs (or lakes) may now be eligible for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.
Chinese back BAP scheme9 Jul 2019The Chinese supermarket chain Hema Fresh has committed to sourcing shrimp and pangasius that have been produced by holders of the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certifi…
ASC launches flatfish and tropical finfish standards1 Jul 2019The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has released standards for flatfish and tropical marine finfish today – in the process adding 16 genera to its certification programme
A fresh perspective on fishmeal sources27 Apr 2019An integrated approach to improving the sustainability of reduction fisheries that engages industry, national governments and international organisations, has been advised, "given the diverse and disp…
A decision that "could reshape the salmon market globally"11 Apr 2019Rabobank and WWF have teamed up to improve the sustainability of Chile’s salmon farming sector by offering the country's largest producer a green loan.
3-star success for Chilean salmon and trout producer11 Apr 2019Salmones Antarctica has acquired independent sustainability certification for both its salmon and trout farms in southern Chile.
Helping small scale farmers gain certification9 Apr 2019A new programme designed to help small aquaculture producers apply for sustainability certification has been launched in Vietnam today.
Breakthrough sale for shrimp sustainability initiative16 Mar 2019Ecuador's Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has today signed off its first batch of approved farmed shrimp exports.
Should aquaculture producers consider certification?8 Mar 2019Aquaculture producers should not join international certification schemes in order to try to achieve a price premium.
1.5 million tonnes of seafood now BAP certified22 Jan 2019Over 2000 aquaculture facilities, including 1,534 farms, achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification by the end of 2018 – a 29 per cent increase compared to 2017.
Scottish salmon lands BAP first2 Nov 2018The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has become the first salmon producer in the UK to be awarded a 2-star Best Aquaculture Practice (BAP) certification.
ASC joins fight against marine plastics31 Oct 2018The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has become the first and only aquaculture body to join the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) and is planning specific requirements for farms to properly dis…
ASC launches gateway initiative2 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.
