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North America’s Newest Certified Salmon Farm Grows in Florida
Land-Based Atlantic Sapphire Achieves ASC Certification with ‘Sea of Firsts’ Responsibly farmed seafood takes a huge step forward in North America with the newest Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification. Florida-based Atlantic Sapphire – the largest Recirculating Aquaculture System producer of salmon in the world – began 2025 as the first and only land-based salmon farm […]
ASC Takes Center Stage in Boston Seafood Scene at James Beard Foundation’s Taste America
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) made a bold entrance into one of America’s most distinguished seafood cities this month, elevating responsibly farmed seafood at James Beard Foundation’s (JBF) national Taste America event in Boston. Held Feb. 6 at the landmark State Room, Taste America Boston is one of the city’s most distinguished tasting events, […]
7 Moments That Defined ASC North America In 2024
Farmed Seafood Hits New Highs In National Marketing Campaign Elevating responsible seafood to the global stage. Hosting immersive experiences on fish farms. Launching retail and restaurant promotions. These are only a few of the milestones the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) achieved in 2024, part of its multi-year national marketing campaign to raise awareness and understanding […]
ASC Concludes 2024 Discovery Tours on Chilean Shores
Salmon rounds out responsible seafood series, with new locales in line for 2025 The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) closed 2024 with a remarkable five-day exploration of Southern Chile’s salmon farming industry during the final leg of its ASC Discovery Tour, December 2-6. What began in 2018 as a one-time trip to observe responsibly farmed Thai […]
New ASC Research Reveals Shoppers Rely on Trusted Certification Labels
ASC has completed its largest and most comprehensive consumer research to date, interviewing more than 15,000 consumers in 14 different countries about their perception and consumption of seafood through an independent market research agency. The survey revealed the following insights into consumer behavior: Continued demand for fish and seafood 87% of consumers interviewed acknowledge that […]
ASC Inspires Global Culinary Leaders at Canada’s 2024 Terroir Symposium
Calgary Activation Features Seafood Workshops, Tastings and Illustrative Presentations from ASC The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) gave global hospitality and culinary influencers an entirely new perspective on farmed seafood earlier this month as it partnered with Canada’s 2024 Terroir Symposium. ASC’s latest activation at the Calgary gathering – which included seafood tastings, sustainable workshops and […]
ASC Greece Discovery Tour Gives Retail Seafood Buyers and Journalists Immersive Mediterranean Aquaculture Experience
Last month, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) hosted eight retail seafood buyers and North American journalists in Greece for a four-day, bespoke, immersive tour of Mediterranean aquaculture. During the Discovery Tour, which traversed the stunning Peloponnese area of mainland Greece, seafood buyers and reporters had the unique opportunity to visit farms to see for themselves the […]
10 Spots to Savor Responsible Seafood This Season
This season is a perfect time to spotlight the rise of farmed seafood, which now provides over half of the world’s seafood supply. But with growing options, not all farmed seafood is equal, making it essential to look for the ASC label on packaging to ensure you are choosing responsibly farmed products that are good […]
Thousands Savor ASC Certified Seafood at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Inland Foods took center stage at last month’s Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, where over a three-day weekend more than 5,000 savored ASC certified Riverence Provisions smoked trout while learning about the assurances behind ASC’s sea green label. ASC’s carnival-themed booth The gathering was the latest activation in ASC’s […]
Safe Catch Launches ASC Labeled Smoked Rainbow Trout
Premium tinned rainbow trout meets ASC’s strictest standards Safe Catch is elevating the tinned seafood trend with the introduction of its new line of premium Smoked Rainbow Trout – certified and labeled by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) as responsibly farmed. Launched in July and now available at Sprouts Farmers Markets or with free shipping […]