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September 24, 2025

Atlantic Cod Joins ASC Certification Program

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has officially launched Atlantic cod into its program on Oct. 13, 2025, following a successful stakeholder consultation. Over a 30-day period from May 20 – June 20, 2025 ASC received valuable input from various stakeholders, including Atlantic cod producers. Stakeholders shared both data-driven feedback and detailed comments, signaling strong support for bringing […]

July 31, 2025

New Regal Springs Golden Delights Deliver Certified Responsible Seafood to Grocery Aisles Across the Midwest

Premium ASC labeled tilapia range now available at all Kowalski’s Markets banners. Shoppers across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin can now find Regal Springs’ ASC labeled Golden Delights Tilapia Tenders in the frozen aisle. The launch of this new premium tilapia range marks a continued expansion of seafood that has been certified and labeled as responsibly […]

July 11, 2025

Responsible Salmon, Reinvented for Chefs: MOWI Signature Brings More ASC Certified Salmon to Foodservice Nationwide

New MOWI program elevates U.S. culinary access to premium, responsibly farmed seafood from Scotland and Norway. The launch of MOWI CP of Americas new chef-forward initiative ‘MOWI Signature’ now brings more Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified Atlantic salmon to foodservice nationwide. Built for high-paced kitchen operations, the program combines ingredient integrity with culinary convenience — […]

June 17, 2025

First Ecuadorian Shrimp Farm Joins the Improver Program by ASC

AGRIMINGOLD S.A. becomes the first shrimp farm in Ecuador to participate in an Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) under the Improver Program by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). The AIP covers 334 acres of Pacific white shrimp farm in El Oro Province, Ecuador. AGRIMINGOLD S.A. produces 830 tons of shrimp annually.  The Improver Program by ASC […]

June 3, 2025

ASC and Bamboo Sushi Launch Fin-Tastic ‘World Ocean Month’ Promotion

Seattle Preview Tasting Kicks Off National ‘Certified Seafood Experience’ Featuring ASC Yellowtail Crudo The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Bamboo Sushi – North America’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant – have partnered on a national promotion for World Ocean Month in June showcasing the benefits of responsibly farmed seafood. Beginning June 5, Bamboo Sushi will […]

May 28, 2025

TraceASC: Digital Traceability for ASC Certified Farmed Seafood

TraceASC is our pioneering digital traceability project that improves transparency in ASC certified supply chains and enhances confidence in the farmed seafood industry. Farmed seafood supply chains are often long and complex. Greater levels of transparency, digital traceability and verifiable information play a key role in meeting industry demands and expectations. This protects the integrity of responsible organizations across […]

May 5, 2025

From Rocky Mountain Spring Waters to SoCal’s Favorite Retailer: Erewhon Welcomes ASC Labeled Riverence Trout

Erewhon, Southern California’s Certified Organic retailer for clean, consciously sourced food, has expanded its seafood offerings with ASC labeled rainbow trout fillets from Riverence Provisions – an industry leader in land-based, responsibly farmed trout. The addition reflects Erewhon’s ongoing commitment to offering traceable, sustainably raised seafood that meets the highest environmental and social standards. Launched […]

French Quarter Festival crowd
April 22, 2025

Responsibly Farmed Seafood…and All That Jazz, New Orleans

Aquaculture Stewardship Council and partners promote ASC certified seafood during New Orleans’ French Quarter Festival April, 2025 – With brass bands blaring, salmon sizzling and festival crowds buzzing, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) with partners BluGlacier and Inland Foods brought the flavor and story of responsibly farmed seafood to life in New Orleans. The organizations […]

March 10, 2025

Foppen’s All-New ASC Labeled Hot Smoked Norwegian Salmon Bites Debut at H-E-B

Premium, ready-to-eat Norwegian salmon is smoked to perfection and certified responsibly farmed. H-E-B shoppers have a fresh, flavorful reason to explore the seafood aisle this spring. The grocer recently debuted Foppen’s all-new, ASC labeled Hot Smoked Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Bites – Garlic & Herb. These bite-sized, ready-to-eat salmon pieces are rich in smoky flavor, marinated […]

February 24, 2025

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 […]