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Building on Progress: Women Leading Aquaculture’s Future, in Our Own Words
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable women driving transformative change in aquaculture, not just today, but for the future. At ASC, we’re proud to have pioneering women like Patricia, Pla, and Laetitia, shaping a more sustainable and equitable industry. Women are the backbone of aquaculture, from farm management to global trade with the […]
Celebrating Vietnamese Seafood & Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year 2025 takes place on 29 January and is celebrated by billions of people right across Asia. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is taking part in the celebrations this year with a special Vietnamese Lunar New Year collaboration with ASC Chef Ambassador Nina “Teddie” Huynh who has created a suite of delicious iconic recipes […]
Women in Ocean Food Programme: Empowering Change, One Step at a Time
Patricia Bianchi, AIP and Governance Manager with ASC reflects on her experience of supporting the Women in Ocean Food Programme run by HATCH Blue When I think about my recent experience of presenting on the Improver Programme by ASC at the HATCH Women in Ocean Food programme in La Paz, Baja California Sur, one word […]
Safeguarding the Planet with Sustainable Aquaculture: How the ASC’s Vision aligns with Davos Discussions
One of the key themes at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos is Safeguarding the Planet. At ASC, this mission aligns deeply with our core focus: to transform the industry towards environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Achieving this goal requires a holistic approach that acknowledges the critical role of every part of the aquaculture […]
Insights from my participation in an ASC farm site audit
By Laetitia Rosing, Producer Outreach and Regional Manager for the Nordics. ASC operates an independent, third-party certification scheme whereby qualified auditors determine if a farm meets ASC criteria. These auditors are in turn monitored by the independent assurance body Assurance Services International (ASI). A full history of audit reports, including the location of farms, is […]
2024: A Year of Milestones And Success For ASC – And More To Come In 2025!
As 2024 comes to a close, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is celebrating a year filled with unique milestones and achievements across the globe. We recognise ASC farms and feed mills and partners around the world who continue to make significant changes towards sustainability, ultimately ensuring that farmed seafood is produced responsibly. Increasing impact Throughout 2024, […]
Celebrate Christmas with our global team’s favourite salmon dishes
Salmon is loved around the world, and that doesn’t stop at Christmas! If you’re looking for Christmas salmon recipes that will wow your guests, you’re in the right place. We asked our ASC teams around the world to share their favourite festive salmon dishes and why they are so special to their community. We hope […]
Human Rights Take Centre Stage in ASC Farm Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) team is in the final stretch of preparations for the upcoming ASC Farm Standard, set to launch in the first half of 2025. This busy season has seen the team diligently working to put the final touches on the standard, developing a suite of supporting tools and guidance to assist […]
4 reasons oysters deserve a place on your plate
In our experience, oysters are the Marmite of the seafood world – consumers seem to either love them or hate them! We see a lot of questions around whether oysters are healthy choices. Here at ASC we think oysters are under-appreciated and are actually an amazing addition to the diet of any seafood lover. In […]
Blue Foods, Green Solutions: ASC’s Contributions at AQUA 24
The AQUA 24 conference, themed “Blue Foods, Green Solutions,” was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, earlier this year, and brought together over 3,600 participants from 80 countries. ASC was well-represented, actively contributing to the event’s success. It provided an excellent platform for ASC to showcase our work, strengthen connections within the research and industry communities, and […]