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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 […]
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 […]
Fuel Your Summer Adventures with ASC-Certified Seafood
Whether you’re relaxing at a picnic in the park, hosting an outdoor cookout, sharing bites around the campfire or snacking after a hike in the hills, summer is the time for adventurous eating. Protein-packed seafood lends itself well to every season, with summer offering even more opportunities to explore. No matter how you choose to cook […]
Everything You Need to Know about Cooking Shrimp
“I love shrimp but have no idea how to cook them. Help!” We hear you – shrimp make for a delicious and quick mid-week dinner or a luxurious date night treat. Despite their small size, shrimp can still feel intimidating to cook – especially if they come with shells and tails on. And what is […]
Farm Spotlight on Riverence: Growing American-Raised Trout
A Taste of America Is in Idaho’s Magic Valley. Nestled in south central Idaho, amid Rocky Mountain wilderness and the clear-flowing Snake River, resides a family of local farms that may be unlike any you’ve seen before. Riverence follows a land-based farm model, but instead of tending potatoes, wheat or cattle they are cultivating something […]
Let’s Talk About Tilapia
It was over a decade ago that the first fish farm in the world earned ASC certification: Regal Springs’ Lake Toba tilapia farm in Sumatra, Indonesia. Since then, more than 1,700 aquaculture farms around the world have become certified under ASC’s leading global standards. That represents nearly 2.5 million tons of seafood and seaweed harvested […]
What’s Behind Your Seafood Label?
How do you know if the seafood you buy is responsibly raised? There’s no doubt our love of seafood is growing, and it’s easy to see why. Not only are fish, shellfish and seaweed amazingly tasty, they also contribute to healthy lifestyles and immune function. Many types of seafood are rich in easily digested protein, […]
Tin It to Win It: Canned Certified Seafood Is Making a Splash
This is not your mother’s tinned seafood. In fact, it might be closer to your great-great-grandmother’s. Most sources agree that the art of canning fish was pioneered in the early 1800s by Nicolas Appert, an experimental French chef who came to the government’s aid in exchange for a hefty cash prize. France was at war […]
ASC Launches 2022 U.S. Marketing Events with Twin Cities GrillFest Pop-Up
It’s Taco Time! The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and partners served up nearly 4,000 grilled, ASC-certified shrimp tacos to attendees at the 2022 Twin Cities GrillFest this past weekend. Coastal Seafoods’ ASC-certified shrimp tacos ASC’s pop-up was the first of more than a dozen events the non-profit will be holding in Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Miami […]
A Responsible Guide to Wine and Seafood Pairing
A Responsible Guide to Wine and Seafood Pairing The worlds of wine and seafood are wide, but they have a lot in common when sustainability is on the table. According to the Wine Institute, U.S. wine drinkers consumed over three gallons of wine on average in 2021, while Americans overall enjoyed more than 19 pounds […]