UK-based Tuna marketing company, John West have announced a new range of tuna-based Cracker Toppers. Reportedly, the products are a “reinvention” of the brand’s existing Spreadables...
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Interview: Innovative Bluefin Feed “MaGro” May Replace Baitfish
On April 10, Atuna reported about a new bluefin feed launched by feed producer Skretting to replace baitfish in tuna farming. We have reached out to Skretting to provide an in-depth...
Ecuadorian Tuna Fishermen Found With USD 40 Million Cocaine Onboard
Four Ecuadorian fishermen have been arrested on suspicion of transporting drugs in their small scale tuna vessels. The Colombian navy reported yesterday Wednesday April 18 that it had detained...
EU’s $20 Billion Tariff Could Hit US West Coast Albacore Hard
Tension is rising between the European Union and the US amid the long-running Boeing dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The EU hit the US with a new tariff proposal amounting to up...
Locals Loot Tipped Tuna Truck
A heavy-duty truck driving in a military convoy tipped sideways in Colombia when the driver lost control of the vehicle. Instead of assisting the driver and passenger, some citizens...
New Manager Announced For StarKist Samoa
Jason Kim has been assigned as StarKist Samoa’s new General Manager, effective May 1, 2019. In a statement, StarKist Co. explained that Kim previously held...
Foreign Intruding Longliners Threaten Malpelo’s Tuna & Sharks
In Colombia, the Malpelo Foundation has denounced illegal fishing activity occurring near the coast of the Pacific island. The organization claims the activity in the region is...
Leading Tuna Industry Players Gather In Brussels
Within the European Union consumers, retailers and other stakeholders are increasing their demands for sustainable and traceable seafood. Although being Europe's main preserved seafood, canned...
EPA Imposes $84,500 Fine On StarKist Samoa Cannery
StarKist Samoa has been fined USD 84,500 in stipulated penalties by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violating the settlement agreement reached in...
Warnings In Hong Kong About Above-Limit Mercury In Tuna Sashimi
The Consumer Council in Hong Kong recently reported that 98 percent of the 50 sashimi samples – tuna and salmon – contained methylmercury (an...
Danes Show Less Appetite For Canned Tuna In 2018 Q3
Danish imports of canned tuna in the third quarter of 2018 have dropped 6 percent compared to the same period in 2017, accounting for a volume loss of 420 M/T or 25 20-ft...
Salmonella Outbreak In Frozen, Raw Tuna From Vietnam
A recent outbreak of the Salmonella strain Newport (SL254) in frozen, raw ground tuna is being investigated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Centers of...
Import Of Chinese Tuna-Like Chunk Light Keeps Growing
Tuna-like species imported into the US market has increased by 14 percent in 2018 compared to the previous year, with Chinese suppliers accounting for almost 70 percent of deliveries,...
Dongwon Tycoon Resigns, Son Named As Successor
Kim Jae-chul, founder of Korean tuna canning giant Dongwon Group, has announced his resignation after serving as the company's chairman for over 50 years. He has chosen to hand over control of...
Tuna Bond Scandal: Privinvest To Sue Mozambique
Shipbuilder Privinvest has announced that it has begun proceedings to claim compensation as part of the 2 billion USD debt scandal. The Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder is seeking compensation...
Post-harvest Sector Crucial In Tuna Fishery Performance
A study has revealed that the biggest variations in performance among tuna fisheries are driven by the final markets that they target, including catch quality and access to...
Illegally-Caught Tuna Goes To Spanish Food Bank
More than 11 tons of illegally-caught fish went to The Campo de Gibraltar Food Bank in 2018. The tuna was confiscated by Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) and handed over to the Food...
Mazatlán Port Reports “Best Quarter”
In a period where the Mazatlán Maritime Terminal usually experiences a “January slope”, the dockers have reported their best quarter in the port's history. Tuna has been attributed...
1 In 4 Readers Support Catching Method For Sustainability
Earlier this month, Atuna asked our readers to voice their opinion on the issue of sustainability claims in tuna brands. Discussions about the origin of sustainability claims were sparked by...
Australian Government Faces Outcry For Tuna Quota
Party Leader Cory Bernardi has joined commercial fishermen in complaining about government's decision to remove quotas and assume the control. “I think there is a very strong...
