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9 good reasons to choose the ASC logo
Nine good reasons why the ASC is the responsible choice for seafood The ASC sets strict standards for fish farming (aquaculture), to ensure that farmers are working to reduce harm to the environment, protect the rights and wellbeing of their employees, and respect the communities in which they operate. To achieve ASC certification, farms must […]
Wild Fish in Aquaculture Feed: What Are the Facts?
At ASC we are always looking at the direct and indirect impacts of aquaculture and reviewing how we help the industry minimise them. This is the reason behind our imminent Feed Standard, which will be applicable to all ASC certified farms and requires unprecedented traceability and sustainability of all of the ingredients of the feed […]
A Little Advice from a Work From Home Veteran
By Contessa Kellogg-Winters Over my nearly five years of working with ASC, more than half of which has been done over an ocean away from most of my team, I feel that I’ve become a bit of a pro at the working from home (WFH) game. Just a note that you can also scroll to […]
Climate Change on the Agenda at Vienna Conference
By Desirée Pesci Climate change could have far-reaching consequences for many fish farmers, and the solutions will require urgent and collaborative action across multiple sectors. In that spirit, ASC recently attended the Diplomatic Academy Students’ Initiative Conference (DASICON) in Vienna. The conference took place on February 28 and is organised by the students of the Diplomatische […]
Hear from the women working in aquaculture
What’s it like to be a woman working in aquaculture? March 8 is International Women’s Day, and we thought it was a perfect chance to ask two of ASC’s own employees their experiences. Renée Hamel is ASC’s Technical & Operations Support Manager. For her, sustainable seafood is a lifelong passion: ‘I grew up in rural […]
Two Decades Defying Expectations: Vinh Hoan’s Founder and Chairwoman Truong Thi Le Khanh
The seafood industry has been described as “women intensive but male dominated”, and despite around half of fisheries and aquaculture workers being women (and up to 90% of processing workers), the majority of senior positions in the industry are filled by men. As with many other industries, it’s clear that more needs to be done […]
Jersey Oyster’s Technical Manager Opens Up About ASC Certification
It’s hard to imagine a more scenic setting for aquaculture than Jersey Oyster Company’s site in the Royal Bay of Grouville on the south coast of the island, overlooked by Mont Orgueil Castle. It’s here that the company’s oysters come to maturity on 40 hectares of intertidal trestles, benefitting from the rich nutrients brought into […]
ASC Shares Expertise with EU Group on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals
When fish welfare was discussed at a recent meeting of EU politicians, ASC’s Head of Standards & Science Michiel Fransen was on hand to deliver expertise based on ASC’s ongoing work in this area. While debates on animal welfare in the agriculture industry have been underway for many decades, until recently there has been less […]
It’s the United Nations World Day of Social Justice: Here’s Why Social Justice is Important
Today is the United Nations World Day of Social Justice – but what is social justice, and why do we need an international day for it? The principles of social justice include ideas such as equality of opportunity, fair distribution of wealth, and removing barriers that people face based on gender, age, race, religion, disability, […]
Five Ways to Enjoy ASC Certified Seafood this Valentine’s Day
Do you have plans for this Valentine’s Day, or do you prefer to pretend it isn’t happening? Whether you’re an unapologetic romantic who loves making February 14 a special occasion, would rather have a quiet night in, or will just be hanging out with friends, we’ve got some recipe ideas just for you. The origins […]