The 24 Mozambican longliners, which were purchased nearly a decade back to be added into the national fleet, and put back on the market have no buyers. The vessels, which were part of the tuna...
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Seafood Group Says MSC Must Be Held Accountable On Forced Labor In Certified Fisheries
The Seafood Working Group (SWG), a global coalition of human rights, labor, and environmental organizations, has accused the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) of “failing to take responsibility...
ETC2025 Will Explore Impact Of Tariffs And Protectionism Issues
Since US President Donald Trump took office on January 20, he has been introducing additional import tariffs to protect the American economy. His "Make America Great Again" campaign aims to...
Exponential Growth In Thai Canned Tuna Trade With Smaller Destinations In 2024
Thai canners’ exports to smaller destinations grew by one quarter last year, compared to the same period in 2023. In particular, they increased trade with Middle Eastern nations who have grown...
Tri-Union Canned Tuna Recall Making Headlines Assert Need For Caution
US-based Tri-Union Seafoods' recent recall of several canned tuna items is garnering international attention. Consumers were asked to return the products or throw them away because they were...
New Caledonia’s Albacore Catches Fell Significantly In 2023
The total catches of the New Caledonian tuna fleet – comprising only longliners – fell in 2023. Vessels were less successful hooking albacore compared to the previous year. The nation’s annual...
StarKist MashUp Challenge Is a Massive Hit & Other Social Media Stories
American chef Adrianne Calvo took the StarKist challenge and posted a video of making a ‘Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice’ using StarKist Tuna Creations pouches. The brand had called for a Mashup...
Has Atunlo Secured Enough Creditors Approval To Prevent Liquidation?
Atunlo had until the end of January to reach an agreement with its creditors for the restructuring of around EUR 120 million in debts to prevent liquidation. Up til now, only 60 percent of...
Thai Canned Tuna Exports Benefited From Good Conditions In 2024
Thai canners turned the excellent WCPO skipjack catches and increasing demand in its sales markets into trade growth amounting to USD 2.42 billion. The Thai export of canned tuna rose by...
Will Trump’s Presidency Favor Vietnamese Tuna Traders?
US President Donald Trump is gradually bringing significant changes to the global tuna trade. Vietnamese processors believe they can reap benefits from his Presidency as one of the largest...
Tanzania’s Industrial Fleet Underperformed In 2023
Tanzania's industrial fleet – longliners and purse seiners – catching tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean remained stable in 2023, compared to the past four years, with seiners...
Thai Union US Subsidiary Recalls Tuna After Suspected Bacterial Contamination
US-based Tri-Union Seafoods recently recalled a number of canned tuna under its brands sold across the country. The company said in a statement that the products were likely contaminated with...
Vegetable Oils Prices Remain High But Olive Oil Returns To Normal
The FAO Food Price Index dropped in January from its December level. Vegetable oils continued their downward trend witnessed at the end of 2024. However, sunflower oil used in the EU tuna...
Study On Tuna Stomachs Helps To Analyse Ecosystem Dynamics
The Pacific Community (SPC) is conducting a study to understand tuna's stomach fullness which they claim is essential to understanding ecosystem dynamics, the influence of fisheries on tuna...
Thai Private Label Tuna Shipments To Switzerland Rose In 2024
Thailand's canned tuna exports to the EU and some non-bloc countries reached a five-year peak from January to September 2024. Processors increased their shipments to all these small markets,...
Seafood Expo Global All Set To Open Its Doors In May
The annual three-day Seafood Expo Global will once again open its doors at the Fira Convention Centre in Barcelona from May 6 to 8. The organizer, Diversified Communications, is aiming for an...
Dongwon’s New Tuna Powder To Enhance Taste Of Korean Meals
Dongwon F&B last month introduced ‘Dongwon tuna Chidashi,’ a powdered seasoning made from tuna that could be used for soups, stews, and stir-fried dishes. The company said this product is...
Atunlo Cape Verde Plant Workers Cry “SOS”
This week, workers from an Atunlo-owned processing factory in Cape Verde gathered to protest the company. They were holding placards stating "SOS", seeking help from the government as they had...
Marshall Islands Yellowfin, Bigeye, Albacore Fishery Is Up For MSC Reassessment
The longliners belonging to the Marshall Islands Fishing Venture (MIFV) are going for an MSC reassessment in the Pacific Ocean. The Announcement Comment Draft Report (ACDR) for the SZLC, CSFC,...
Is Climate Change And Overfishing Putting Indonesian Tuna Industry At Risk?
Indonesia has one of the largest tuna fleets in the world and exports this fish to international markets. However, climate change and overfishing in its waters are putting this industry at...
