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.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang is focusing on expanding climate-adaptive marine aquaculture models, aiming for safe and sustainable production. This approach not only enhances economic efficiency but also helps fishermen stabilize their livelihoods amid weather fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius export value to China (including Mainland China and Hong Kong) reached $483 million, up 1% compared to the same period in 2024. October alone posted $73 million, a strong 19% increase year-on-year. The Chinese market currently accounts for nearly 27% of Vietnam’s total pangasius export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, the country’s lobster exports posted another strong month in October 2025, reaching $93 million - a 75% increase from the same month in 2024. This performance extends the sector’s impressive growth streak from earlier in the year, pushing cumulative exports for the first 10 months to $712 million, up an extraordinary 135% year-over-year. Within the product mix, green lobster remained the dominant driver, accounting for 98% of total export value, with $700 million recorded in the first 10 months - a 141% jump year-on-year. In contrast, exports of spiny lobster and other lobster varieties declined slightly by 22% and 1%, respectively, indicating that market demand is becoming increasingly concentrated on the most sought-after product line.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
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