Tag: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

Thursday, November 23rd 2017 - 07:29 UTC
ASC and MSC release joint seaweed standard; US$ 5.6bn global business

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced the launch of the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard. The joint standard marks a first for the two certification programmes, bringing together expertise in sustainable fishing and responsible aquaculture.
Monday, November 13th 2017 - 06:52 UTC
Falklands toothfish longline fishery undergoing MSC reassessment

The Falkland Islands toothfish longline fishery this week will be undergoing reassessment against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing.
Saturday, November 5th 2016 - 09:10 UTC
Why Falklands' conservation and management zone is so productive

Three decades ago, on 29 October 1986 a Proclamation declaring the Interim Falklands Conservation and Management Zone was signed by then Governor Jewkes, which helped to transform the Islands economy. The anniversary has been marked by several events, and this week was the turn for a scientific approach on how and why the waters around the Falklands are so rich in marine life.
Sunday, May 1st 2016 - 13:45 UTC
Consumers want seafood traceability, according to survey commissioned by MSC

The results of the latest market study commissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) reveal an interest among consumers in seafood traceability. Surveys conducted among more than 16,000 seafood consumers globally indicate that over 55% do not trust the labeling of the seafood they consume. In Spain, this value is even higher: 61% of Spanish seafood consumers doubt whether the products they consume are what their packaging reads.
Friday, April 24th 2015 - 22:26 UTC
Ocean leaders on track to achieve nine million tons of MSC sustainable seafood

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) celebrated this Wednesday 15 years of MSC certified seafood and recognized the ‘leaders for living oceans’ that are driving growth and success in the sustainable seafood market.
Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 01:56 UTC
South Georgia Toothfish fishery best in world say reviewing scientists

Recommendations have been made regarding the South Georgia Toothfish fishery by two senior scientists who have conducted an independent review, however they stressed to the Falklands Penguin News that the fishery was the best managed in the world.
Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 09:19 UTC
Falklands company wins prize at Brussels seafood show for third year running

Patagonia squid caught by the Falkland Islands Beauchene Fishing Company trawlers, scored a hat trick at the Brussels Seafood Exposition this year, winning a quality taste testing award for the third year running, through marketing company Marfrio.
Friday, May 9th 2014 - 06:33 UTC
MSC certified products have risen 21% and represent 10.5% of world's wild-capture fisheries

In the framework of the Seafood Expo Global 2014 in Brussels, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) held its annual Global Commercial Network meeting, which showed an annual rise in MSC certified products of 21% to September 2013 and a fivefold increase in four years.
Friday, March 7th 2014 - 04:48 UTC
MSC Certification for Falkland Islands Toothfish reflects high management standards

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification has been granted to the Falklands Islands Toothfish longline fishery, announced on Thursday Consolidated Fisheries Ltd. (CFL). The fishery is the first in the Falkland Islands to be certified and reflects the high standards of fisheries management and environmental measures practised within the Islands on the Patagonian toothfish fishery.
Friday, November 30th 2012 - 06:15 UTC
Falklands’ fishing company seeking good management label from MSC

For the first time a Falkland Islands fishing company is seeking to have its good management certificated by the internationally recognised Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).