ASC & MSC Awards Germany 2025: First-ever award for outstanding commitment to sustainable fishing and responsible aquaculture

Büsum (ots) - A premiere in Büsum: Yesterday, the two non-profit organizations Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) honored for the first time individuals and companies along the supply chain who, through their commitment to the ASC and MSC programs, have demonstrated a particularly strong commitment to sustainable fishing and responsible aquaculture. "With these awards, we not only want to raise awareness of standards, but also recognize the people and companies who are making a significant impact through innovation and commitment. The award winners impressively demonstrate that responsible fishing and aquaculture are already a reality today. By setting an example, they are shaping the future of the industry," explains Dennis Wittmann, General Manager DACH at the ASC. Kathrin Runge, Program Director DACH at the MSC, adds: "The awards are far more than just an accolade within the industry. Properly communicated, they also make outstanding commitment visible to the public. They send a strong signal to the outside world that provides guidance to companies and consumers and encourages them to choose sustainable fish – a decisive impetus for further development." Making Commitment Visible: The award winners were selected based on a clear process. The assessments included the proportion of MSC- or ASC-certified products in the product range, the public commitment to sustainable sourcing of the fish product group through both programs, and the quality and intensity of internal and external communication. Activities in the 2024/2025 period served to ensure consistent comparability. "Many companies have impressively documented how seriously they pursue sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture. This demonstrates how deeply rooted responsible action has become in the industry. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for this," said Runge. The best in the industry were honored in these categories in 2025:

Winners of the MSC Awards 2025

- MSC Wholesaler of the Year: Deutsche See - MSC Retailer of the Year: EDEKA - MSC Seafood Brand of the Year: iglo - MSC Herring Brand of the Year - Refrigeration: MERL - MSC Herring Brand of the Year - Canned Food: Hawesta - MSC Sustainability Champion: Dr. Uwe Richter - Chairman of the German Deep Sea Fishing Association and Managing Director of Westbank Hochseefischerei GmbH Winners of the ASC Awards 2025 - ASC Supplier of the Year: Transgourmet - ASC Retailer of the Year: Kaufland - ASC Aquaculture Champion: Regal Springs - ASC Seafood Brand of the Year - Refrigeration: MOWI - ASC Seafood Brand of the Year - Frozen: Escal "The awards recognize exceptional achievements, but they also represent the many people, companies, and partners who work day after day for our oceans, sustainable fisheries, and responsible aquaculture. Every contribution, whether visible on stage or quietly in the background, makes a difference," summarizes Dennis Wittmann, General Manager DACH at the ASC. More about the award winners: https://de.asc-aqua.org/awards, https://www.msc.org/de/msc-awards-deutschland-2025 About the ASC The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is an international non-profit organization committed to responsible aquaculture worldwide. The ASC label on packaging shows that fish or seafood has been farmed with minimal impact on people, animals, and the environment. ASC International - Aquaculture Stewardship Council (https://asc-aqua.org/) About the MSC The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organization committed to preserving fish stocks worldwide. With its certification program, the MSC enables the protection and sustainable use of this valuable resource. www.msc.org Press contact: ASC: Vanessa Starck, Communications Manager DACH, Email: [email protected] MSC: Gerlinde Geltinger, PR Manager Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Tel: +49 30 609 8552 80, Email: [email protected] Original content from: Aquaculture Stewardship Council, transmitted by news aktuell Original report: https://www.presseportal.de/pm/160366/6120809