Kenya’s aquaculture sector faces new sustainability test as Rio Fish advances fish welfare and ASC certification
Kenyan aquaculture firm Rio Fish has partnered with Ethical Seafood Research to implement better fish welfare standards and pursue ASC certification. This initiative aims to improve sustainability and market access for over 1,500 local fish producers.
Why it matters
Adopting international welfare standards is essential for African aquaculture to scale production while meeting global sustainability requirements.
Kenyan aquaculture company Rio Fish has partnered with Ethical Seafood Research (ESR) to strengthen fish welfare practices, improve pre-slaughter and slaughter procedures and begin a pathway towards recognised aquaculture certification, in a move that could extend welfare standards beyond a single farm to a wider network of more than 1,500 fish producers. Announced on September 28, the 24-month collaboration will combine welfare monitoring and training with an assessment against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Farm Standard , placing animal welfare alongside production efficiency, traceability and responsible farming practices in Kenya’s growing aquaculture value chain.
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