New Pike-perch Module Expands ASC Species Coverage

The Pike-perch Module is part of ASC’s Scope Extension Project, which is adding more species to the ASC programme as part of its commitment to increase the number of ASC-certified farmed seafood products. New species, such as pike-perch, are added to the programme based on consumer demand, market development opportunity or producer interest. 

ASC Launches Stakeholder Consultation on Two Major Criteria of the ASC Farm Standard and Pike-Perch Module

From 1 March to 30 April 2023, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is running a stakeholder consultation on three major topics, two of which are part of the upcoming ASC Farm Standard: Water Quality (Criterion 2.7), Fish Health and Welfare (Criterion 2.14). The third topic covers the Scope Extension Project to the European species of Pike-perch.

Multi-Million Dollar Grant Funds Study of Great Lakes Aquaculture

A million-dollar grant to study aquaculture aims to boost the number of fish farms in the Great Lakes region.