The ASC and MSC have handed out their annual awards for retailers, suppliers, and producers whose efforts have improved seafood sustainability in Australia.

Aldi named Australia's best responsible seafood retailer for fourth year in a row

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Discount supermarket chain Aldi Australia has received the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s Best Responsible Seafood Retailer Award for the fourth consecutive year.

“Aldi distinguished itself through accessible, affordable ASC-certified seafood and national campaigns that helped millions of Australians choose responsible aquaculture,” the judging panel for the award said.

The German-headquartered retailer’s accolade was among 15 presented to winners of the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards organised by the ASC, which certifies aquaculture producers, and its wild-caught seafood sister organisation, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), in Australia.

Best practice

ASC market development manager Ellie Dixon said the award winners represent best practice across Australia’s seafood sector.

“As expectations from customers, NGOs, regulators and investors continue to rise, transparency, traceability and credible assurance have become more important than ever,” Dixon said.

“These trailblazing businesses are demonstrating leadership through the adoption of independent, science-based standards.”

Woolworths Group received both the MSC Community Champion Award and the ASC Aquaculture Champion Award for embedding sustainability initiatives across its seafood supply chain.

Natural filtration

Humpty Doo Barramundi was awarded ASC Best Responsible Producer for its pioneering wetland recirculating aquaculture system and strong community engagement, including partnerships with First Nations communities.

The company, which has a farm next to the Adelaide river in Australia’s Northern Territory, says its saltwater wetland system uses natural grasses to clean the water for recirculation through the farm, delivering optimum quality water for high quality fish.

I&J, which makes frozen seafood products, received ASC Best Responsible Seafood Brand for its progress in adopting ASC-certified products across its supply chain.

Two of Tasmania’s emerging stars were awarded the ASC Young Person in Aquaculture Awards recognising Ryan Stallard, of feed producer Skretting Australia, and Laura Hodge, of salmon farmer Tassal Group, for their leadership in advancing environmental performance and innovation across aquaculture operations.

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