Balfegó, one of Spain’s leading bluefin tuna companies, has unveiled three utterly unique beverages that mix gastronomy and cocktails by using bluefin. The innovative project looks to...
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EU Parliament Approves Fisheries Agreement Acts With Guinea-Bissau
On January 21, the EU Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries recommended approving the legislative acts on the conclusion of the new fisheries agreement between the EU and Guinea-Bissau,...
Navimon Receives 3 New Tuna Longliners
New Caledonia-based tuna vessel operator, Navimon, has received its three new 21-meter longliners from French shipbuilder, PIROU. The boats ‘IAAI’, ‘NENGONE’, and ‘PAICI-CEMUHI’ were unloaded...
Main Asia Pacific Importers Drop Canned Tuna Volume In 2019
Japan and Australia are the leading countries in the Asia Pacific (APAC) for importing canned tuna in 2019. In total, these two nations hold 65 percent of the market share in the region....
Mozambique Could Receive Millions For Damages In Tuna Scam Case
The Mozambican government filed a lawsuit to nullify the USD 622 million loan for ProIndicus, a stated-owned security firm in charge of monitoring the nation’s waters. Now a UK...
148 Purse Seiners Back To EPO After Veda Ends
The IATTC’s second purse-seine fishery closure of 2019 in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) ended this week and vessels are now allowed to resume their fishing activities. A total of 57.8...
Will DOJ’s Objection Postpone Bumble Bee’s Sale To FCF?
It is a waiting game this week to see if the sale of Bumble Bee to FCF will go through without delay due to the objection put forth by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The Taiwanese trader...
Readers: Split Expectations For 2020
The expectations of our readers for this year are divided. The majority of our members are split between three options. Some of them feel worried about what 2020 has in store for...
Atuna Poll: Will FCF Make Policy Changes At Bumble Bee?
Today’s news that Fong Chu Formosa (FCF) is the successful bidder for Bumble Bee makes it more likely that the Taiwanese trader will become the new owner of US seafood giant...
FCF Designated Successful Bidder For Bumble Bee
Taiwanese trader, Fong Chu Formosa's (FCF) stalking horse bid on Bumble Bee has been designated as the “Successful Bid’ in the Chapter 11 sales process after no other bidders emerged. On...
EU Fleet Told To Temporarily Stop Fishing In Seychelles EEZ
The EU fleet with access to Seychelles’ EEZ has stopped fishing for tuna as of January 17 due to a slight delay in the application of the new fisheries agreement between the two...
When Does A Tuna Pricing Strategy Become Price-Fixing?
In any industry, companies need to market their products or services in order to stay one step ahead of their competition. Smart pricing strategies are one of the ways to achieve this....
Judge Approves Plaintiffs’ Claims In Trader Joe’s Underfilling Case
A settlement agreement in the underfilling canned tuna suit against American retailer, Trader Joe's, was given preliminary approval by a California federal judge after a decision in another...
Maersk Cyberattack Questioned By Frinsa & Claimants
Spanish tuna company Frinsa del Noroeste and 17 other claimants suing Danish shipping company Maersk Line AS for delays and damage to tons of frozen tuna and other food are questioning the...
Maltese Bluefin Documentary Wins Multiple Awards
An English-language documentary by Maltese filmmakers that examines the importance of bluefin to people throughout the ages has picked up numerous international awards. Titled ‘The Giant Deep...
Warnings Over Toyosu Market’s Ground Ignored?
Japanese Toyosu Market is making creaking noises and showing alarming cracks in some walls and floors, mostly at the southwest side and the northeast end. At first, these were attributed to...
North America: Still A Long Way To Go For Tuna Sustainability
Despite consumers in North America (US and Canada) stating their interest in purchasing sustainable seafood, there is not much MSC sustainable tuna being served and bought in these markets....
Calvo & Atunlo Together Target MSC For Canary Islands P+L Fishery
Calvo Group in collaboration with Spanish tuna processor Atunlo has launched the project ‘Sustainable Canary Islands Tuna’. It aims to promote the MSC sustainable certification process for the...
Gov’t Wants To Avoid Ex-Minister Testifying In US On Tuna Bonds Scam
Mozambique’s Attorney-General’s Office (PGR) has employed a South African law firm to extradite former Finance Minister, Manuel Chang, to Maputo to avoid him facing a potential trial in the...
Vietnamese Fishermen Concerned Over Low Tuna Prices
After a month of fishing, Vietnamese fishermen have returned to Tuy Hoa City port with good tuna catches, landing an average catch of 1.7 M/T per handliner. However, the earnings were...
