The company has been cultivating oysters on Loch Fyne for over 45 years.
Photo: Loch Fyne / ASC.
Long-running Scottish shellfish aquaculture company Loch Fyne Oysters has achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its oyster farming operations on Scotland’s west coast.
Consumers will be able to purchase the ASC-certified oysters from the end of October onwards.
"Since 1978, Loch Fyne has been cultivating oysters renowned for their exceptional flavour and quality. By earning ASC certification, the business is demonstrating its commitment to building its heritage with a new endorsement: every oyster meets the world’s most rigorous standard for responsible aquaculture," the ASC stated in a press release announcing the new certification.
ASC-certified oysters by Loch Fyne.
Photo: Loch Fyne / ASC.
“We are delighted to see ASC-certified oysters on supermarket shelves. Loch Fyne has a proud legacy of Scottish shellfish farming, and this certification is a powerful step in the transformation towards responsible seafood farming," said Lief Hendrikz, ASC Market Development Manager for the UK and Ireland.
"By choosing ASC-certified oysters, customers can enjoy outstanding seafood while supporting aquaculture that protects fish, farms, planet, and people. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Loch Fyne as they set the standard for responsible oyster farming in the UK," Hendrikz added.
Beth Clark, Business Development Director at Loch Fyne said the company was "proud to be leading the way with ASC certification."
"Our team has been growing oysters on Loch Fyne for over 45 years, and this step ensures that the heritage and quality we are known for also comes with the strongest sustainability endorsement available. Customers can now enjoy our oysters knowing they are making a more positive choice for the environment,” Clark said.
