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Supporting Women Innovators in the Ocean Food Sector
Reflections from the Women in Ocean Food Programme – Latin America and the Caribbean By Patricia Bianchi, ASC AIP & Governance Manager Across Latin America and the Caribbean, a new generation of women is driving innovation in the ocean economy—developing solutions that address some of the sector’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. Earlier this […]
Shared Responsibility for Living Wage: Lessons from Other Sectors
Paying a living wage is not something farms can do alone. It requires collaboration across the entire value chain. But what does that collaboration look like in practice? Other sectors, such as garments and bananas, have begun experimenting with collaborative approaches to advancing living wage. While aquaculture has its own distinct characteristics, the experiences offer useful insights into […]
Transparency and Traceability: The Hidden Ingredients in Responsible Feed
The real debate around aquafeed’s environmental footprint is no longer focused on marine vs. plant ingredients; it’s all about traceable vs. unknown. Aquaculture has faced an enduring conflict of opinions: should we push diets toward plant-based ingredients, or retain greater reliance on marine inputs? A recent international study, led by Richard S. Cottrell of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and […]
Discovering Catfish: Facts, Farming and Flavour
Five reasons catfish is gaining fans and why farms are growing to meet global demand Looking for a fish that’s tasty, versatile and is increasingly being farmed responsibly? Catfish might just be your new favourite… Around the world, catfish is enjoying a boom in popularity. More people are cooking it at home, more restaurants are […]
Beyond Compliance: How ASC is Embedding Living Wage in Aquaculture Certification
In our previous blog of this series, we introduced the concept of living wage and explored why it is vital for sustainable seafood. Now, we turn to how ASC is moving from theory to practice by integrating living wage principles into the ASC Farm Standard. Over the years, ASC has led the way in social […]
Sustainability You Can Measure: ASC and the United Nations SDGs
In today’s fast-changing world of sustainability, everyone—from investors and regulators to everyday shoppers—wants more than promises. They want proof that businesses are making progress towards the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For seafood, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has become a trusted global standard for ensuring responsible seafood farming practices. In 2022, ASC […]
Woman in Aquaculture: Jiyeon Wi, CEO of Chungsanbada, South Korea
From the Islands to the World: Reflections on ASC Certification, Community Values, and the Future of Sustainable Seafood As part of our Woman in Aquaculture series, we have spoken to Jiyeon Wi, CEO of Chungsanbada, an ASC certified abalone farmed in South Korea. ASC Certification Journey and Motivation – How did you first come […]
Honouring Indigenous peoples and the right to consent in aquaculture
Every year on 9th August, the world marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. In the context of aquaculture, the farming of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants, one key area where Indigenous rights come into focus is through a principle known as FPIC: Free, Prior and Informed Consent. FPIC is the right of […]
Responsible Seafood Farming and Finance Need to Swim in the Same Direction: Here’s Why
Seafood lovers, here’s something you might not know: behind every shrimp, salmon, or tilapia on your plate, there’s a growing movement to make seafood farming more responsible and future-proof—and investors are starting to pay close attention. We spoke with Ray Dhirani, Head of Capital Markets Outreach at the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), to understand how […]
Seafood perfect for summer barbecues
Summer days and long evenings call for fresh drinks and of course: a well-stocked barbecue. Whether you are relaxing in the garden with family, friends or neighbours – good food brings people together. So, what do you cook on the barbecue? How do you choose healthy options without compromising on taste? How do you choose […]