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May 13, 2025

The Future is Blue: Meet Atlantic Sapphire

Done well, seafood farming can help to responsibly feed a growing world while protecting wild fish populations and reducing pressure on the environmental. The potential for sustainable foodways runs deep alongside the rich history of farming methods worldwide. When reflecting on the history of seafood production, it’s just as important to look ahead at what […]

May 10, 2025

You are What You Eat: How Fish Food Impacts Our Health and Our Planet

The need for a holistic approach to responsible feed. Responsible seafood starts long before the farm—it starts with feed and the ingredients used to produce it.  If we’re serious about making seafood farming more sustainable, we must take a holistic approach to risk-assessing feed ingredients.   “The ASC Feed Standard helps us de-risk our supply chains, […]

February 10, 2025

4 reasons oysters deserve a place on your plate 

In our experience, oysters are the cilantro of the seafood world – diners 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.   […]

December 12, 2024

Conversations at the sustainable seafood table

Meaningful dialogue around responsible seafood farming inspires better practices for a growing world. This past year was an exciting one for ASC North America, as we dove into important discussions in the sustainable seafood space. In November, ASC presented at the Terroir Symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. At the symposium, over 400 chefs, culinary experts, […]

May 20, 2024

Farm Spotlight: AVRAMAR

Set sail on the Mediterranean  With picturesque landscapes and rich history, the Mediterranean is home to a colorful culture and well-known healthy diet. This region’s staple? Fish.   Fish farming, otherwise known as aquaculture, has been a facet of this region for thousands of years. AVRAMAR, the world’s largest producer of Mediterranean fish, has been working […]

February 19, 2024

5 easy ways to reduce food waste

Did you know that over 60 million tons of food waste is created in the U.S. each year? Food waste is also the largest component taking up space in landfills. This is a major problem for the planet, but it also means that small changes made by lots of individuals have the power to significantly […]

January 11, 2024

Tips on enjoying affordable, quality seafood at home

With food prices rising, you may 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 favorite […]

December 14, 2023

Retailers changing tides towards sustainable seafood

Shopping for seafood shouldn’t be complex as long as you know where and what to look for. Seafood farming, also known as aquaculture, is on the rise and it’s crucial to ensure it’s done responsibly for the good of the planet and your plate. Incorporating ASC certified and labeled seafood into your weekly routine provides […]

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October 30, 2023

Chefs for Farmed Seafood

Step inside the kitchen to learn why culinary experts nationwide are trending toward more responsibly farmed seafood. Old notions of farmed seafood are quietly being dispelled in kitchens across the United States – from Pennsylvania to California to Hawaii’s coast. Today’s seafood farming, a practice known as aquaculture, is a far cry from what decades […]

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August 18, 2023

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 […]

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