Chris Ninnes was delighted to see so many supporters interested in the latest news about the ASC. “We have many important projects coming up this year. Apart from the joint European Union funded project ‘Greening the Supply of Chinese Tilapia’ with our partners CAPPMA and WWF China, we look forward to launching the salmon, trout, bivalves (clams, mussels, oysters, scallops) and abalone farm certification programmes for responsible aquaculture this year. I am pleased to confirm that the salmon standard has been approved by the ASC governance and audits can start immediately” stated Ninnes. "ASC will also shortly start an initiative to consolidate feed requirements across all of the existing ASC standards into a single Feed Standard to help the aquaculture feed industry to operate on a more environmentally and socially responsible basis. We will undertake this work collaboratively along with GAA, GLOBAL G.A.P, the MSC and SFP. Others have been invited. The initiative will be managed by the ASC and is expected to concluded by the end of 2015."
Yesterday, the ASC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and GlobalG.A.P. The three partners agreed to identify areas of common interests. “We will work collaboratively on areas in which we believe that we can achieve our mutual goal more efficiently – that is to support, recognise and promote responsible aquaculture and aquaculture processing practices. We are tremendously excited about the prospects for collaboration that this groundbreaking MoU will encourage. It will benefit all of our stakeholders. Initially, work will start on the harmonisation of feed standards and exploring ways in which audit processes can provide best value” according to Ninnes.
Mr Cui He, Vice Executive President and Secretary-General of CAPPMA also joined the meeting to speak about the ‘Greening the Supply of Chinese Tilapia’ project. The project was launched in 2012 as a joint initiative between ASC, CAPPMA and WWF China to help Chinese tilapia producers to operate in a more environmentally and socially responsible manner. The project has been made possible by a grant of €1 million from the European Union EU-China Environmental Governance Programme. “The Chinese tilapia industry is constantly looking for ways of improving the its development in a responsible way. Through the ‘Greening the Supply of Chinese Tilapia’ project, CAPPMA will to direct Chinese tilapia farmers towards complying with the global ASC Tilapia Standard for responsible aquaculture. With the encouragement that large tilapia producers becoming ASC certified will provide, CAPPMA hopes that the goal of more responsible farming development of the Chinese tilapia industry can be achieved quickly as more companies gain ASC certification, thereby minimising the adverse impacts of fish farming on the environment and communities.” said Mr. Cui.
The Farmers in Transition Fund (FIT) has been created by the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) to stimulate and support the production of responsibly farmed shrimp that will help reduce environmental and social impacts of aquaculture. It partners with retail and food service companies to encourage suppliers to improve their farming practice and actively engages governments, sector and other stakeholders in the countries of production. “Due to the ASC-logo consumers can easily recognise responsibly produced seafood products. While some farmers can meet the Standards and thus benefit from the logo, the majority of producers, for example shrimp farmers in developing countries, face serious challenges in meeting the requirements. Our Farmers In Transition Fund is a market-driven programme that encourages suppliers to invest in more responsible practices. By supporting those farmers real improvement under water is being achieved and the increasing demand for responsibly farmed shrimps is the being served” said Esther Luiten, IDH Senior Program Manager Aquaculture.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 marked a pivotal milestone for Vietnam’s seafood industry in its restructuring process toward sustainability, transparency, and higher value creation, amid continued uncertainties in the global economic and trade environment. Prolonged inflation in major economies, the rising trend of trade protectionism, and increasingly stringent requirements related to environmental standards, traceability, and social responsibility have posed significant challenges to seafood production and exports. Nevertheless, overcoming these pressures, Vietnam’s seafood sector has gradually demonstrated its adaptability, maintained growth momentum, and laid an important foundation for the next stage of development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid the increasingly evident impacts of drought and saltwater intrusion, the shrimp-rice production model in Ca Mau province continues to prove itself as a viable direction, contributing to higher farmer incomes, improved soil conditions and the promotion of ecological and sustainable agricultural development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The management of fishing vessels, monitoring of fishing activities, and handling of violations in the fisheries sector in Lam Dong province have continued to be implemented in a synchronized and stringent manner, contributing to raising awareness of legal compliance among fishermen and aiming to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Can Tho’s fishery industry sustained steady growth in 2025 with total aquatic and marine output reaching nearly 783,000 tons, fulfilling 100% of the annual target. Aquaculture, capture fisheries and fishing fleet management were further strengthened, aiming for sustainable development in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly USD 2.2 billion, up 8% year-on-year. This result indicates that pangasius exports maintained their growth momentum despite significant volatility in the global market environment. In December 2025, pangasius export value reached USD 200 million, up 10% compared to December 2024. This solid performance in the final month of the year reflects increased import demand for consumption and inventory replenishment in key markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain experienced significant fluctuations. According to Vietnam Customs, during the first 11 months of 2025, export turnover for the first 11 months of the year edged up by 0.3% year-on-year, reaching nearly $15 million.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 16/QD-TTg, dated January 5, 2026, approving the implementation plan for the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA). Under the plan, in the coming period, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated entities and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities must institutionalize and execute tasks focused on the dissemination of information regarding VIFTA and the Israeli market; legislative and institutional development, as well as enhancing competitiveness and human resource growth...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Beyond achieving double-digit growth, Vietnam’s fish cake and surimi exports are showing a notable year-end "inflection point": the EU his accelerating with nearly twofold growth, China & Hong Kong are rising sharply, while the largest market, South Korea, signaled a slowdown in November. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover of fish cake and surimi reached $327 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year; November 2025 alone accounted for $35 million, marking a 5% increase. This serves as a critical foundation for exporters to reassess market structures and competitive intensity while finalizing order strategies for 2026.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau, widely regarded as the nation’s “shrimp capital”, continued its strong performance in 2025 as shrimp output reached nearly 600,000 tons, maintaining its position as Vietnam’s leading shrimp-producing locality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On December 29, 2025, at the 2025 Pangasius Industry Review Conference held in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Pangasius Association announced that fingerling prices have surged to record levels due to acute supply shortages.
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