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What are ‘blue foods’ and why are they so crucial to our future?
Have you heard the term ‘blue food’? This is a term used by the scientific community to refer to anything we eat that comes from the water, so it covers fish, seafood and seaweed. This includes both wild caught and farmed seafood. Blue foods currently provide essential nutrition to 3.3 billion people worldwide, and are […]
How can we ensure responsible antibiotic use in seafood farming?
When you eat farmed seafood, do you worry about its exposure to antibiotics? It’s a concern we hear often at ASC, and one that can really impact people’s view of farmed fish. After all, we want to make the best choices for our family’s health and diet, and the food we choose to buy is […]
5 easy ways to reduce food waste
Did you know that over 58 million tonnes of food waste is created in the EU each year?* Incredibly, the vast majority of this is waste from individual households buying food that ends up in the bin.** This is a major problem for the planet, but it also means that small changes made by lots […]
How to eat seafood on a budget
With food prices rising, it’s easy to see seafood as an unnecessary luxury and start cutting it out of your diet. But let’s bust that myth – there are plenty of ways for savvy seafood lovers to still enjoy their fish dishes (and get all the nutritional benefits) without breaking the bank. Here are our […]
Norwegian Salmon: A Dive into Sustainability with Cermaq’s Sustainability Expert
Most of the salmon we eat in Europe is farmed, and about half of globally farmed salmon is produced in Norway. That’s why we can’t transform fish farming towards more sustainability without thinking about Norwegian salmon. A passion for nature To uncover the journey of Norwegian salmon from ocean to table we sat down with […]
How can we ensure human dignity and wellbeing in aquaculture?
ASC’s commitment to human and labour rights Introduction Aquaculture plays a crucial role in meeting the world’s growing demand for seafood and, like any other industry, faces its own set of challenges. With the celebration of the 75th International Human Rights Day on 10th December, comes an opportunity to reflect on how the rights of […]
5 ways eating salmon supports your health
Is salmon a regular part of your family’s menu? Maybe a slice of beautiful smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and lemon for a lovely weekend breakfast, or a show-stopping salmon en croute for a dinner party? There are so many delicious salmon dishes to consider. But don’t be fooled into thinking we’re just considering your […]
Seafood vs Meat: what will give me the most protein?
Trying to eat a protein-packed diet? Whether seafood or meat is the best choice will undoubtedly have crossed your mind. Should you be team fish, reeling in the benefits of marine protein, or should chicken or beef be your go-to? It can feel like a meal-planning minefield when you want to be sure you’re making […]
All About Seaweed – Nature’s Superfood
This fun fact might come in handy at your next dinner party: seaweed farming is the world’s fastest growing aquaculture sector. That’s more than shrimp, salmon or any other seafood you may be about to eat. Seaweed plays a critical role in the health of our aquatic ecosystems, yet its multitude of benefits extend far […]
Trout vs salmon – everything you need to know about two nutritional powerhouses
Salmon is one of the most in-demand fish in the world; it’s delicious, works well in all kinds of dishes and cuisines, and has brilliant health benefits. No wonder it has so many fans! Trout – salmon’s close cousin – is perhaps lesser known but is no less flexible or tasty. In this blog we’re […]