Fremantle Seaweed is committed to the sustainable development of the Australian seaweed industry. As we scale up production of high value crops such as Asparagopsis, we need to ensure we do so in an environmentally and socially responsible way.
We recently completed a thorough pre-assessment process with bio.inspecta to outline the requirements to achieve certification under the MSC ASC Seaweed Standard. Fremantle Seaweed is in a good position to meet the minimum goals of the standard, with more work required in specific areas to achieve the Targets.
Fremantle Seaweed Co-Founder and CEO, Chris de Cuyper is now embarking on a trip to South Korea as part of the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA) Industry Delegation where he will visit the Victory International Co seaweed farm that has gained certification of the MSC ASC Seaweed Standard.
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) are international non-profit organisations established to safeguard seafood supplies for the future.
They are leaders in certification and labelling programs for environmentally sustainable and responsibly produced seafood. Both organisations work to transform the world’s seafood markets. They have joined forces to create a standard that rewards sustainable and responsible seaweed production across wild-enhanced-aquaculture boundaries.
When consumers or businesses choose to buy certified sustainable seaweed, they reward farms that employ environmentally sustainable and socially responsible seaweed harvesting and farming practices.
