Volume of ASC-certified seafood increased by 32% last year
The number of seafood farms certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) increased by almost 10% to 2,265 last year compared to 2023, the organisation said today, and the number of ASC-certified salmon farms rose by 16% to 826.
The volume of ASC-certified seafood reached 2.69 million tonnes, up by 32% year on year, and the number of products carrying the ASC’s logo also increased, by 12%, to 28,426.
The ASC also celebrated milestone achievements in feed certification last year. There are now 22 feed mills certified against the ASC Feed Standard across nine countries, with an additional 24 in assessment, delivering responsible feed for seven species groups under ASC standards.
ASC chief technical officer Ally Dingwall said: “2024 was a pivotal year for ASC as we brought feed to the forefront of responsible aquaculture. With the ASC Feed Standard in its first full year of adoption, we saw commitment across the value chain - from feed mills to retailers - driving meaningful change far beyond the farm gates.
“ASC-certified sites displayed strong improvements in their performance, taking steps to reduce their impact through conserving biodiversity, addressing climate change, fostering fish health and welfare and improving lives, livelihoods and communities.”
Learn more about the ASC's work in its newly-published 2024 Impacts Report.
