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| 31.08.2026 | US Vegan Seafood Maker Impact Food Winds Down As Meat-Eating Culture Persists | 4 Mins Read US vegan seafood startup Impact Food, whose plant-based tuna featured on the menu of several poke chains, is ceasing operations after struggling to “change consumer behaviour”.
Plant-based seafood player Impact Food has reached ... |
| 12.08.2026 | Antarctic krill fishery set to close this week, as precautionary management measures take effect | Aker QRILL Company fleet and vessels
The 2026 Antarctic krill fishing season closes this week, when precautionary harvest limit set by CCAMLR is reached, showing the management system is working.
This season provides another useful real-wor... |
| 23.07.2026 | Asia's Largest Sustainable Seafood Event "The Sustainable Seafood Summit 2026" to Be Held from October 21 to 23, with Key Stakeholders Attending in Person | TOKYO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd. and Nikkei ESG will host "The Sustainable Seafood Summit 2026 (TSSS2026)," a flagship event for the global seafood industry, from October 21 to October 23, 2026.
As one... |
| 14.07.2026 | Maev Introduces Nordic Fish Limited-Edition Protein for Dogs | Maev Introduces Nordic Fish Limited-Edition Protein for Dogs
A human-grade recipe made with whole cuts of sustainably sourced haddock, cod, and salmon bring a new standard of freshness and function to the bowl
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, Jul... |
| 02.07.2026 | Bayou Best Foods Acquires BettaF!sh to Bring Plant-Based Seafood Across the Atlantic | 5 Mins Read In a convergence of cross-Atlantic vegan seafood brands, US startup Bayou Best Foods has taken over Germany’s BettaF!sh to bring its shrimp, tuna and salmon alternatives to more consumers.
Two years after its establishment, Bayo... |
| 19.04.2026 | The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 13 April, 2026 | Back to Publications European Commission Appoints Former Finnish PM as Arctic Relations Advisor
The Barents Observer reported on April 15 that the European Commission named former Finnish prime minister, Jyrki Katainen, as the new Special A... |
| 16.03.2026 | Here Comes "Big Fish Energy": Aquamar Unveils Bold New Brand Identity and Expanded Portfolio at Seafood Expo North America | The refreshed look and breakthrough product lineup signal a new era for convenient seafood
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aquamar, a global leader in surimi and convenient seafood, debuted a striking new bran... |
| 04.11.2025 | Atlantic Fish Co Nets $1.2M to Advance Regulatory Efforts for Cultivated Seafood | 4 Mins Read US food tech startup Atlantic Fish Co has raised $1.2M in new funding, which it will use to optimise its cultivated seafood fillets, scope out partnerships, and prepare regulatory filings.
In its bid to “actually move the needle... |
| 12.09.2025 | Craving otah or sliced fish soup? Your fish choices could save or harm the sea | New: You can now listen to articles.
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We don’t blame you for feeling overwhelmed at the wet market. The maddening array of seafood aside, many of which you have never seen before, there is a lot to take... |
| 29.07.2025 | Canada’s Mara Renewables Secures $9.1M to Scale Up Algae-Based Omega-3 | 4 Mins Read Canadian biotech firm Mara Renewables has raised $9.1M in funding to expand the production of its algae-based omega-3 DHA.
Nova Scotia-based Mara Renewables has piqued investors’ interest to the tune of $9.1M for its fish-free o... |
| 16.07.2025 | Steakholder Foods’s 3D-Printed Plant-Based Seafood Makes Retail Debut in Israel | 4 Mins Read 3D printing food tech startup Steakholder Foods has debuted two fish-free seafood products in grocery stores in Israel.
Israeli 3D-printed meat maker Steakholder Foods has commercialised its first plant-based seafood products in... |
| 18.06.2025 | Commentary: Seafood mislabelling keeps diners in murky waters | Listen
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SINGAPORE: When I explain my research on the conservation status of the grilled eels Singaporeans eat, people are confused. “Why would this matter?” or... |
| 05.05.2025 | Tuna eco claims put to the test: how to buy sustainably | A new University of Tasmania (UTAS) report commissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) scores canned tuna brands against ACCC Principles for Environmental Claims.
New YouGov survey shows canned tuna consumption is rising: 78% of Au... |
| 22.01.2025 | The Rise of Sustainable Indulgence: Cultivated Caviar and Plant-Based Milk in a Changing Market | In a world where indulgence meets responsibility, two emerging trends are reshaping the culinary landscape: cultivated caviar and plant-based milk. These innovations are not just about taste; they are about sustainability, ethics, and the e... |
| 20.01.2025 | No Comp-roe-mise: Asian Alt-Seafood Leader Swims Into Gen Z TikTok Trend with Cultivated Caviar | 5 Mins Read Singapore-based cellular agriculture pioneer Umami Bioworks has introduced its latest product, cultivated caviar, for high-end restaurants, retailers and consumers.
Joining the cultivated meat companies targeting premium markets... |
| 18.12.2024 | Widest selection of sustainable prawns available for Aussies this Christmas | As Australians dig into an estimated 12,150 tonnes of prawns this festive season, the latest figures from YouGov reveal that only 1 in 4 Australians believe that Aussie wild-caught prawns will be readily available at Christmas 20 years from... |
| 04.11.2024 | Four Seasons Hotel Reels In Vegan Seafood at San Francisco Restaurant | 5 Mins Read Luxury hotel group Four Seasons has teamed up with Israel’s Oshi to put its plant-based whole-cut salmon on the menu at MKT Restaurant and Bar in San Francisco.
Showcasing the potential of plant-based seafood to adorn high-end r... |
| 21.10.2024 | SGS expands food safety, quality testing in North America | FAIRFIELD, NJ. — SGS North America, an inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announced Oct. 17 that it has expanded its food safety and quality assurance testing capacity for North American food, pet food and nutraceu... |
| 05.10.2024 | The truth about tuna and mercury: How to choose the most sustainable and safest options | Ahi steak. Akami sashimi. Albacore on sourdough. Whether you smoked yellowfin on the grill or spread skipjack on a sandwich, chances are you’ve had tuna recently.
On average, Americans eat around two pounds (907 grams) of the fish per year,... |
| 19.09.2024 | Pacifical Includes Verification Services for FAD-Caught Tuna in PNA MSC-Certified Fishery | SmarTuna, Pacifical’s cutting-edge traceability and verification platform.
We extend our congratulations to the PNA countries on this achievement”
— Henk BrusOOSTERHOUT, NETHERLANDS, September 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pacifical, the g... |
| 17.09.2024 | New Zealand Government Invests $5.95M to Develop Cultivated Seafood | 4 Mins Read In New Zealand, the government has poured NZ$9.6M ($5.95M) into a five-year programme to develop cultivated fish products.
A five-year, government-backed scheme is aiming to develop new fish cell production systems for cultivate... |
| 26.08.2024 | ButcherBox Announces B Corporation® Recertification | Direct-to-consumer meat brand celebrates delivering 1 billion meals to consumers across the U.S.
WATERTOWN, Mass., Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ButcherBox, the leading direct-to-consumer meat and seafood brand, today announced it has been ... |
| 21.08.2024 | Aeon Received “MSC Japan Award 2024” | - |
| 21.08.2024 | Aeon Received “MSC Japan Award 2024” | [Aeon] Received “MSC Japan Award 2024”
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| 13.08.2024 | Instinct receives PSC accreditation | ST. LOUIS — Natural pet food company Instinct Pet Food announced Aug. 7 that it has received accreditation from the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). According to the company, the recognition underscores its commitment to sustainable busi... |
| 27.07.2024 | The Rise of Fish-Free Seafood: Aqua Cultured Foods Makes Waves in the Market | Aqua Cultured Foods is setting the stage for a seafood revolution. This Chicago-based startup has recently secured self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for its innovative fish-free seafood products. With a focus on susta... |
| 25.07.2024 | Exclusive: Aqua Cultured Foods Earns US Regulatory Approval for Fish-Free Fermentation-Based Seafood | 9 Mins Read Aqua Cultured Foods has obtained self-affirmed GRAS status in the US, and will begin selling its cellulose-based seafood made via fermentation analogues to restaurants next month.
Fish-free seafood made from fermentation will so... |
| 24.07.2024 | Seafood Expo Asia's 2024 Conference Program | Singapore
Seafood Expo Asia, organized by Diversified Communications, will feature a series of in-depth conference sessions for seafood professionals to learn about timely topics relevant to the Asian seafood industry. The educational confe... |
| 10.07.2024 | Bayou Best Foods: Big Idea Ventures Launches Vegan Seafood Company, Acquires IP From New Wave Foods | 6 Mins Read Food tech investor Big Idea Ventures has launched a new vegan seafood company that utilises intellectual property from New Wave Foods, which shut down last year.
Big Idea Ventures (BIV) has incorporated Bayou Best Foods, a new p... |
| 05.07.2024 | New Meat: Redefine Meat Debuts 3D-Printed Flank Steak in European Retail | 4 Mins Read Redefine Meat has released its 3D-printed vegan flank steak in retail stores in the UK and Switzerland, with the Netherlands soon to follow.
Israeli food tech startup Redefine Meat has brought its 3D-printed flank steak to retai... |
| 12.06.2024 | Tinned Plant-Based Fish Brand Seed to Surf Announces National Whole Foods Rollout | Seed to Surf, a Canadian plant-based seafood company, has announced its expansion into more than 150 Whole Foods Market locations across North America starting this month.
The company, which specializes in tinned plant-based fish, was recen... |
| 12.06.2024 | USA: 91% of Seafood Consumers Are Worried About Our Oceans, Many Would Eat More Seafood if it Did No Harm | A survey conducted by GlobeScan on behalf of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has found that 91% of American consumers of seafood are worried about the state of the oceans — up from 82% in 2022.
Of the more than 3,700 people surveyed, o... |
| 31.05.2024 | Ninben Co., Ltd. Ninben joins the group of businesses that have acquired the MSC “Marine Eco Label” MSC CoC label certification, which is proof of natural marine products caught through sustainable fi... | - |
| 31.05.2024 | Ninben Co., Ltd. Ninben joins the group of businesses that have acquired the MSC “Marine Eco Label” MSC CoC label certification, which is proof of natural marine products caught through sustainable fi... | Ninben Co., Ltd.
Ninben joins a group of businesses that have acquired the MSC “Marine Eco Label”, which is proof of natural marine products caught through sustainable fishing.Starts selling 5 bonito flakes and crowdfunding from June 2024
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| 30.04.2024 | Western Australian rock lobster nets European customers | Western Australia's sustainably caught rock lobsters are winning customers worldwide with their sweet, light flavour. Creating a sustainable legacy
The Western Rock Lobster fishery has held Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification con... |
| 27.03.2024 | Nutrition Expert Shares Top Eight Sustainable and Affordable Seafood Choices | SYDNEY, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings from a YouGov Survey commissioned by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) reveal that 60% of Gen Z and over 55% of all Australians are not eat... |
| 18.10.2023 | 第5回ジャパン・サステナブルシーフード・アワード チャンピオン決定！ | サステナブル・シーフード（持続可能な水産物）の普及や日本の水産業のサステナビリティに貢献したプロジェクトを表彰する第5回「ジャパン・サステナブルシーフード・アワード」（主催：ジャパン・サステナブルシーフード・アワード実行委員会）のチャンピオンが、2023年10月17日（火）、東京サステナブルシーフード・サミット2023（主催：株式会社シーフードレガシー、日経ESG)会期中の授賞式にて発表されました。
業界のパイオニア的な存在となったプロジェクトを対象とするリーダーシップ部門... |
| 27.06.2023 | Two Sustainable Brands Riding The Trendy Wave Of Tinned Seafood | Scout is a line of gourmet, sustainably sourced tinned seafood created by Canadian chef Charlotte ... [+] Langley.Brilynn Ferguson |
| 08.06.2023 | Aussies missing out on vital nutrients as research shows potential of sustainable seafood | SYDNEY, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark World Ocean Day, new figures from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show that ending overfishing could help protect both people and planet by providing essential nutrients that help prevent se... |
| 02.05.2023 | Sustainable tuna claims too confusing - calls for clearer labelling | SYDNEY, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This World Tuna Day, today, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has revealed that whilst most Aussies are seeking sustainable tuna (57%), many find it too difficult due to the limited options available a... |
| 11.04.2023 | Sales of MSC certified sustainable seafood to contribute to US$100 million ocean fund to end overfishing | US$100 million ocean fund to end overfishing
SYDNEY, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an international non-profit on a mission to end overfishing by setting standards for sustainable fishing and supply ch... |
| 06.04.2023 | Aquaculture Stewardship Council partners with Blue Ocean Mariculture for James Beard event, Bamboo Sushi for Earth Month promotion | SeafoodSource is closely following the sustainable seafood movement by compiling a regular round-up of sector updates pertaining to eco-certifications.
- The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) hosted the 2023 Sustainable Seafood Awards on 27 ... |
| 04.04.2023 | I tested over 20 seafood delivery services to find the best ones — here's where to order the highest-quality fish and shellfish online | Reviews Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
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| 27.03.2023 | 'Super Seafood' winners unveiled at the Sustainable Seafood Awards | ALDI, Austral and Mars Petcare awarded for their commitment to certified sustainable seafood.
SYDNEY, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an international non-profit on a mission to end overfishing by settin... |
| 29.12.2022 | Helping Consumers Navigate Their Seafood Options | Seafood on ice at the fish marketgetty |
| 20.12.2022 | Expected surge in buying prawns this Christmas | New research released today reveals that 5 million Aussies will be eating more prawns this festive season, with sustainability factoring highly in purchasing decisions
Aussies are prioritising sustainability with 62% of seafood consumers sa... |
| 27.11.2022 | Maine Governor Janet Mills criticized Whole Foods after the grocery chain decided to stop selling the state's lobsters at its stores | Getty Images
Whole Foods will no longer sell Maine lobster in its stores.
Gov. Janet Mills said she and other lawmakers were "deeply frustrated" with the decision.
Whole Foods cited concerns that fishing gear would harm North Atla... |
| 31.10.2022 | As MSC continues to grow, On the Hook calls for stricter standards | The number of Marine Stewardship Council-certified fisheries continue to grow, increasing from 499 to 539 between April 2021 and March 2022.
The fisheries are collectively responsible for 15 percent of all wild marine catch, up from 14 perc... |
| 22.08.2022 | How Pescavore aims to hook jerky lovers with a seafood alternative | Pescavore knows most jerky consumers wouldn’t typically think of having seafood in their meat snack, but it’s willing to make the case to them. Its ahi tuna jerky, which contains at least 12 grams of protein and is high in vitamins, mineral... |
| 22.08.2022 | Princes pledges all UK-sold branded tuna will be sustainably sourced by 2025 | Liverpool, United Kingdom-based food and beverage group Princes has launched a roadmap toward achieving 100 percent sourcing of its U.K. Princes branded tuna from Marine Stewardship Council-certified sustainable fisheries by the end of 2025... |
| 28.07.2022 | New MSC US Program Director Nicole Condon: US must lead on seafood sustainability | On Thursday, 28 June, Nicole Condon was named Marine Stewardship Council’s U.S. program director, replacing Eric Critchlow, who is retiring after a 48-year career in the seafood industry. Condon, who will begin in her new role 1 August, wil... |
| 28.06.2022 | NGOs object to MSC recertification for Gulf of Maine lobster | Conservation groups have formally objected to a recent recommendation by MRAG Americas that the Gulf of Maine lobster fishery be recertified to the Marine Stewardship Council standard.
The Gulf of Maine lobster fishery, which covers U.S. la... |
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| 28.04.2022 | Tokmanni is supporting work to protect the Baltic Sea – The company is organising a charity campaign for the third time with the John Nurminen Foundation, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary | Tokmanni is supporting work to protect the Baltic Sea – The company is organising a charity campaign for the third time with the John Nurminen Foundation, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary
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| 04.02.2022 | Changes to MSC fisheries standard up for public review | The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has initiated a 60-day public review of its proposed updates to the MSC fisheries standard, with stakeholders having until 4 April to review and provide feedback.
More than 446 fisheries, representing ab... |
| 19.01.2022 | YouGov : Do Britons know what food quality labels mean? | YouGov puts six common food labels to the test
A Netflix documentary released earlier this year - Seaspiracy - cast doubt on the concept of sustainable fishing. It specifically criticised the Marine Stewardship Council, the organisation b... |
| 23.12.2021 | New funding for fishing sustainability nonprofit Ocean Outcomes | Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.-based nonprofit Ocean Outcomes (O2) has received new funding for its work on tuna sustainability in Northeast Asia, and has added a new member to its international team.
The new funding is a USD 1.9 million (EUR 1.6... |
| 01.09.2021 | FIA-PNG urges WCPFC to take action on tuna harvest strategies | The Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (FIA-PNG) has urged the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to implement harvest strategies for tuna or risk losing Marine Stewardship Council certification.
In a sta... |
| 31.03.2021 | Industry pans Seaspiracy as misleading | Groups and organizations involved in the global seafood industry, as well as individual stakeholders and scientists, are responding with concern to a new Netflix documentary, “Seaspiracy,” which purports to investigate the impact of commerc... |
| 07.03.2021 | New Initiative Fights Gender Inequality In The Seafood Industry | For their #SeafoodSmize campaign, S.A.G.E encouraged female-identifying workers in the seafood ... [+] industry to submit photos of them in their personal protective equipment (PPE), smiling with their eyes ("smizing") to bring at... |
| 13.01.2021 | Marine Stewardship Council: Assortment of top chefs combine for sustainable seafood cookbook | The collaboration aims to encourage shoppers to make the best environmental choice when buying the seafood they love
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| 23.11.2020 | Namibia revels in MSC certification of hake fishery | A successful endeavor to rebuild Namibia’s hake stocks and eliminate destructive fishing practices has earned the African country’s hake trawl and longline fishery Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification last week. Members of the fis... |
| 03.11.2020 | 3 ways being a label reader helps protect people and the planet | (BPT) - We’ve all seen people reading the labels of food, beverage and supplement packaging to look at the ingredients and nutrition facts — chances are you have, too. More than ever, shoppers are looking at labels to make sure products mat... |
| 29.10.2020 | Is A ‘Great Deal’ On A Grocery Store Salmon, Really That Great? | Seafood produces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 4% of the total emissions of global food ... [+] productiongetty |
| 05.10.2020 | National Seafood Month festivities begin in the US with promotions, education outreach | U.S. retailers, restaurants, seafood suppliers, and organizations are celebrating October – National Seafood Month – with promotions as well as education on their sustainability and traceability initiatives.
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B i... |
| 02.07.2020 | Mrs. Paul’s, Van de Kamp’s packages to bear MSC label | Starting this summer, Conagra Brands’ Van de Kamp's and Mrs. Paul's frozen fish fillets and fish sticks will bear the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) blue fish label as part of a new partnership with MSC.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.-based Co... |
| 25.03.2020 | MSC to end certification of fishing vessels engaged in compartmentalization by 2023 | Fishing vessels certified by the Marine Stewardship Council will no longer be able to target a stock using non-certified fishing practices, beginning in 2023.
The MSC had been criticized for allowing “compartmentalization,” the practice of ... |
| 14.02.2020 | NGOs support MSC plan to close compartmentalization loophole | A Marine Stewardship Council decision to remove the possibility for vessels to harvest both certified and non-certified catch using different gear practices at the same time, known as compartmentalization, has been lauded by NGOs who pushed... |
| 10.10.2019 | MSC’s annual report outlines new standards, highlights increased consumer awareness | The Marine Stewardship Council released its annual report, outlining some of the organization’s current and future plans and showcasing the growing consumer awareness of seafood sustainability around the world.
Titled “Working together for ... |
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| 05.02.2019 | Marine Stewardship Council aims to “improve confidence that the MSC Fisheries Standard is being applied consistently” | The Marine Stewardship Council, one of the largest seafood-focused eco-labeling schemes in the world, is reviewing its standards and processes with the dual aims of increasing its effectiveness and addressing perceptions of inadequacies in ... |
| 17.08.2018 | Global consumers favor pricing over sustainability, MSC finds | A majority of consumers globally say that price is more important than sustainability when making their seafood purchasing decisions, according to a new survey from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
The recent MSC consumer survey, condu... |
| 26.01.2018 | MSC to revise assessment process following criticism from environmental groups | An international non-government organization that monitors fisheries for sustainable practices announced earlier this week is will bolster its certification processes amid criticism from advocates who claim the group has not lived up to its... |
| 13.06.2017 | Kantar Retail: 'Lidl is going to take significant market share away from a lot of folks' | Kantar works on the assumption that each Lidl store - with around 23,500 square feet of selling space - could, once up to speed, generate sales of around $16million, or $681/sq ft, compared with the industry average of $400-600/sq ft (altho... |
| 17.05.2017 | Lidl US begins stateside invasion, first stores opening June 15 | Part of the Germany-based Schwarz Group, the largest retailer in Europe, Lidl’s penetration into the US has been closely watched by retail analysts as a major source of disruption in the industry. Brendan Proctor, president and CEO of L... |
| 06.12.2016 | Leaked WWF report levels harsh criticism of MSC | A leaked report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) describes “troubling, systemic flaws” within the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification scheme, casting doubt on the integrity of a program trusted by millions of seafood consumers ... |
| 12.10.2016 | Marine Stewardship Council annual report: milestones hit, developing world targeted | [Editor’s note: Read SeafoodSource’s exclusive interview with MSC CEO Rupert Howes here]
Nearly 10 percent of seafood caught in the wild in the past 12 months – more than 9.3 million metric tons in total – was certified by the Marine Stewar... |
| 08.07.2016 | Russian salmon fishery near MSC certification | Several wild salmon fisheries in Russia are nearing Marine Stewardship Council certification following a multi-year effort by industry representatives, government officials and scientists to improve their sustainability.
A draft certificati... |
| 09.06.2016 | Sustainable catch nearly doubles over 5 years, reports MSC | A new report commissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and published in time to celebrate World Oceans Day (observed on 8 June) outlines how effective management and other improvements undergone by MSC-certified fisheries have po... |
| 01.06.2016 | MSC: New Zealand's hoki fisheries are still sustainable | In the wake of a critical report on the status of New Zealand's fisheries from the University of British Columbia (UBC), the Marine Stewardship Council has confirmed that the New Zealand hoki fisheries have met the sustainability requiremen... |
| 23.02.2016 | Milestone: 20,000 MSC certified products now available | There are now 20,000 products available in the world that bear the Marine Stewardship Council’s seal of approval – the blue ecolabel.
A ready-made frozen meal, Las Cuarenta Paella, was the 20,000th product to be labeled as MSC-certified; th... |
| 23.09.2015 | Adjudicator rejects tuna fishery’s MSC certification bid | The independent adjudicator examining the application for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification by the Echebastar tuna fishery in the Indian Ocean is recommending the fishery not be certified.
Adjudicator Eldon Green... |
| 18.08.2015 | MSC tests out its new seafood traceability tool | The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is calling for feedback from industry stakeholders regarding its new traceability tool, which aims to bolster supply chain integrity in 60-plus countries upon widespread implementation.
Since 2012, MSC h... |
| 14.07.2015 | MSC on expanding program accessibility, new fund | Many small scale and developing world fisheries need assistance when vying for certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) – that’s why MSC decided to create a new global fund aimed specifically at enhancing accessibility to its... |
| 08.06.2015 | Seafood industry celebrates World Oceans Day 2015 | World Oceans Day has arrived once again, and this year, it’s all about “healthy oceans, healthy planet” as consumer communities and members of the seafood industry take action to secure a sustainable future for the big blue.
Organizers for ... |
| 04.11.2014 | Northern Ireland herring fisheries enter MSC assessment | The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) today announced that Northern Ireland’s leading North Sea herring fisheries have entered assessment. If successful, the number of MSC-certified fisheries in Northern Ireland will be more than doubled.
Th... |
| 01.10.2014 | MSC publishes updated fisheries standard | The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) on Wednesday launched an updated version of its standard for sustainable fishing that will be applicable starting 1 April 2015.
Version 2.0 of its Fisheries Certification Requirements reflects the most u... |
| 20.02.2014 | MSC launches seafood sustainability blog | The Marine Stewardship Council has launched a global blog called “Seafood Matters” focused on seafood sustainability.
According to MSC, the blog will “explore our vision to safeguard seafood supplies for the and future generations. With you... |
| 20.11.2013 | MSC launches fisheries science research library | The Marine Stewardship Council has launched an online fisheries science research library, Science Series, which will provide open access to the science that underpins the MSC standards.
The MSC Science Series will present research on issues... |
| 30.07.2013 | Alaska salmon on track for third MSC certification | Certification body Intertek Moody Marine on Wednesday released a public comment draft report determining the majority of Alaska’s wild salmon fishery continues to meet the Marine Stewardship Council sustainability requirements.
Thirteen of ... |
| 30.07.2013 | APA: IMM fails again | The At-sea Processors Association (APA) on Wednesday commented on Marine Stewardship Council conformance assessment body Intertek Moody Marine’s (IMM) 18 July response to the independent adjudicator’s assessment which said the Russian Sea o... |
| 17.07.2013 | Certifier responds to MSC Russia pollock objection | Intertek Moody Marine, the Marine Stewardship Council conformance assessment body (CAB) for Russia’s Sea of Okhotsk Pollock fishery responded to the decision to remand objections to the fishery’s certification.
The demand required that IMM ... |
| 20.03.2013 | IMM responds to Russian pollock MSC objections | The company in charge of certifying the Russian Sea of Okhotsk Pollock fishery under the Marine Stewardship Council certification scheme has responded to objections lodged by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the At-sea Processors Associati... |
| 11.10.2012 | QR-code sushi hits London art fair | This month’s Frieze Art Fair in London sees the world’s first QR-code sushi firmly on the menu. A select number of art lovers will be invited to take part in a trial, scanning edible QR-codes on their salmon bento boxes to discover the sust... |
| 03.09.2012 | Foundations invest USD 10m in MSC | Three foundations have announced a combined USD 10.85 million investment in the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) through September 2015.
The Walton Family Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Skoll Foundation’s collec... |
| 10.05.2012 | MSC strives to double market share by 2017 | The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) on Wednesday released a five-year strategic plan laying out the sustainable fisheries organization’s priorities and goals leading up to 2017.
The new plan is built around four key strategies — assure the... |
| 01.11.2011 | New report quantifies MSC’s impacts | The Marine Stewardship Council on Wednesday published a report quantifying the environmental improvements experienced by fisheries participating in the London-based sustainable fisheries program.
Titled “Researching the Environmental Impact... |
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A new study by Hawaii scientists, released in October, reached an intriguing conclusion: No-fishing zones can increase the number of migratory fish that travel far beyon... |
| - | East Coast lobster harvest sustainable, according to non-profit's criteria — but a Seafood Watch report advises consumers to avoid it | Note: This story has been updated with new information.
A recent report by a California-based seafood assessment group has the East Coast lobster industry seeing red.
While Seafood Watch has put lobster on its “red list” and recommend consu... |
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