Princes, the Dutch number two tuna brand, recently launched a plant-based alternative line that mimics all of its canned tuna variations: in brine, sunflower, and olive oil, and vegetables in...
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Suriname Plans Multi-Million-Dollar Tuna Cannery
The South American country Suriname is in the process of establishing a USD 10 million tuna cannery that will focus on production for export only as the domestic market is too small. A local...
Ecuadorian Processors Increased Foothold In Spanish Loins Market
Spanish processors increased their pre-cooked frozen tuna loin intake in the first six months of 2022, narrowly surpassing the pre-COVID volume in 2019. They are increasingly prioritizing...
Shark Guardian Protest Against “Out-Of-Control” Tuna Sector At BKK Conference
Today, marine conservation and animal welfare activists from Shark Guardian assembled outside the INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference and Exhibition in Bangkok accusing the global tuna...
Thai Tuna Exports To Rise In Major Global Markets In 2022
Thailand’s tuna exports will increase this year and enlarge their share in major markets, according to Narin Niruttinanon, the Vice President of Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA) at the...
Readers: No Possibility Of Tuna Trade With Crypto
Atuna asked its readers whether they think tuna will be traded with Crypto. The multi-billion dollar industry is not new to the concept, as several ideas regarding digital assets have been...
Bangkok Tuna Trade Conference Kicks Off
After more than two years of waiting, the biggest conference for the tuna industry, INFOFISH Tuna 2022, began today. Several Ministers of Fisheries gave opening speeches touching on various...
US Aid For Ecuador’s & Peru’s Artisanal Tuna Fishers To Combat IUU
The US has launched the Por La Pesca (For Fisheries) project to combat IUU fishing while helping the artisanal sectors in Ecuador and Peru to fish sustainably. Secretary of State Antony...
Traditional Fishers Find Indonesian Seine Net Ban Hard To Adopt
The ban on seine and trawl nets in the Java Sea has not only confused fishers using traditional nets but also ruined their income. The Indonesian government prohibited several types of gear...
New Fishing Rules For EU Tuna Vessels In IO
The European Parliament (EP) has approved new tuna conservation and management measures for the IOTC convention area which apply to EU-flagged tuna vessels. This includes urging boat operators...
EPO Seiners Head Back To Sea But For How Long?
The first EPO fishing closure ended on October 8 - welcome news for Ecuadorian processors who have been yearning for more raw material supply. However, it remains to be seen if boats can...
American Demand For Tuna Pouches Soaring
After a very strong start to the year, demand for tuna pouches in the US has kept rising and the business generated USD 144.27 million in H1 2022, just over USD 20 million more than last year....
BB Tuna Protein Snack Recognized By US Retail Sector
Bumble Bee's Protein on the Run Snack Kit has been named one of the best new grocery products in 2022 Editor's Picks segment by Progressive Grocer, an organization which has been reporting...
Researchers Discover Juvenile Atlantic Albacore’s Migration Route
Several months ago, the French fishing boat ‘Vincent Galland’ caught a juvenile albacore in the south of Ireland. The tuna measured 85 cm, weighed 11.6 kilograms, and was tagged. When the...
Ivory Coast To Create Committee To Regulate Fake Tuna
In August, activists wanted the illegal faux thon (fake tuna) trade in Ivory Coast to be curbed. The government promised to meet in September, thereby avoiding a protest march that would have...
Pressure From Thai Packers Depresses SKJ1.8:BKK
While Bangkok is preparing for the tuna conference, the downward pressure from canners on the whole round frozen skipjack price is increasing. Since the FAD ban ended on October 1, processors...
UK Good Fish Guide Ignores Latest Science on EPO Skipjack
UK non-profit Marine Conservation Society has published its latest Good Fish Guide which claims to show affordable and ocean-friendly seafood choices like tuna available to consumers and...
Environmental Concerns Halt India’s Tuna Port Construction
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has suspended the environmental clearance (EC) for the construction of a tuna port in Tiruvottiyur in Tamil Nadu, in the south of India. It is being...
EU Alerts: Lidl In France Recalls Tuna Steaks With Listeria
German retailer Lidl has recalled 120g unbranded yellowfin steaks. This sashimi-quality product has been on the market since August 27. The withdrawal was initiated upon the detection of...
Cell-Based BlueNalu Projects 75 Pct Gross Margin Profit With New Plant
Known for its cell-based technology, US seafood company, BlueNalu, recently announced that it had unlocked the path to significant profitability. The company intends to launch its first...
