Taylor Shellfish becomes first bivalve farm to achieve ASC certification Washington-based Taylor Shellfish Farms, North America’s largest oyster producer, doubles down on responsibly farmed seafood. Industry News March 4, 2026 No Comments As oysters trend nationwide, certified shellfish gain new visibility with shoppers, chefs and retailers.Read More
Survey finds two-thirds of consumers trust Best Aquaculture Practices label Survey finds the top concerns for seafood consumers globally are taste, safety, health and price. Industry News December 9, 2025 No Comments Research shows that the most effective channel for reaching consumers with responsible seafood messaging is on product packaging. Read More
State of the Industry 2025: Sustainability Responsibly farmed seafood is the future of sustainable protein Seafood farming can deliver healthy, high-quality protein with a lower environmental footprint than most land-based meats. Athena Davis October 21, 2025 No Comments Surveys suggest 83% of consumers are motivated to choose seafood with a sustainability label.Read More
Global Seafood Alliance releases Salmon Farm Standard Issue 3.0 Standard transitions all salmon farms to a mandatory two-day audit duration. Industry News August 5, 2025 No Comments Standard goes into effect Aug. 5, 2026, at which point all salmon farms must apply to Issue 3.0. Read More
Aquaculture Stewardship Council teams with Bamboo Sushi on World Ocean Month promo Seattle preview tasting kicks off National Certified Seafood Experience featuring ASC Yellowtail Crudo. Industry News June 4, 2025 No Comments The World Ocean Month promotion is ASC and Bamboo Sushi’s second co-promotion, following a successful Earth Month 2023 activation. Read More
Special Report: Aquaculture Aquaculture poised to benefit from sustainability push A Rabobank report forecasts improvement in the production growth of key aquaculture species. Fred Wilkinson February 24, 2025 No Comments US agencies chart course for expanded aquaculture opportunities.Read More
Aquaculture Stewardship Council launches 2025 North American marketing campaign Taste America Boston marks the first stop in a multiyear campaign to raise awareness of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council's sea green label. Industry News February 21, 2025 No Comments Nonprofit teams up with North Coast Seafoods and Boston chefs to serve up ASC-labeled salmon to over 500 dining enthusiasts, culinary influencers and media.Read More
Responsible Seafood Summit returns to South America Responsible Seafood Summit was last held in South America in 2018 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments Cartagena, Colombia, is set to host the 24th edition of the Responsible Seafood Summit.Read More
USDA releases 2023 Census of Aquaculture results USDA conducts Census of Aquaculture every five years. Industry News December 17, 2024 No Comments Total sales of aquaculture products went up 26% from the last Census of Aquaculture.Read More
ASC promotes aquaculture at foodservice, retail in Atlanta ASC connects with Atlanta consumers during Summer Seafood Series promotion. Industry News August 1, 2024 No Comments Aquaculture Stewardship Council collaborates with Georgia-based Inland Foods on joint retail and restaurant promotion.Read More