Tugon Kabuhayan, along with producers of protein-rich food, are hoping that the next administration will focus on policies supporting local production to ensure the country’s food security amid global challenges.
Agriculture industry groups on Monday called on the next administration to prioritize local production in ensuring the country’s food security amid various domestic and global challenges. Food security advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan urged candidates to “prioritize” food security once they are elected, and pay attention to increasing domestic agricultural production.…
ASIC, NSF International partner up to promote sustainability compliance among Southeast Asian shrimp farmers
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The Asian Seafood Improvement Collaborative (ASIC) has formed a partnership with certification assessment body NSF International to help small-scale shrimp farmers in Southeast Asia comply with sustainable practices and measures.
The joint effort will see NSF serving as the main verification partner for the ASIC program, according to a 21 January press release.
“NSF International is deeply involved in the global seafood industry as part of our worldwide mission to improve human health and the environment,” NSF International Asia-Pacific Managing Director Jyoti Bhasin said. “By providing technology and certification expertise to ASIC, we advance NSF’s mission while also addressing the social and environmental sustainability challenges facing the Asian seafood industry.”