A number of Spanish bluefin fishing and processing companies are being inspected by the Spanish Federal Police the Guardia Civil. An operation has been launched in the country to catch those...
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IN BRIEF: Malaysian Tuna Brand Helps Reduce National Debt
The 126-year old Malaysian Ayam Brand has said it will contribute towards the Tabung Harapan Malaysia – which is used to pay off the country’s debt. Two percent of its total sales this month,...
Heavy Drop In US Fleet’s EPO Landings
Although more active in the EPO over the last couple of years, US flagged seiners have seen drastic reductions to their regional catch so far in 2018. But with the EEZ FAD ban about to...
New Bycatch Retention Rules Applied By ICCAT
Earlier this month ICCAT put into force new conservation measures, one of which is aimed at prohibiting the discard of any tuna caught by seiners fishing in the Atlantic Ocean, in order to...
TU Social Audit Reveals Poor Treatment Of Fishermen
The findings from a third-party social audit initiated by Thai Union on some of its Thai suppling vessels has revealed a number of labor issues. Following the outcome of the review on social...
Final Steps To Launch EU/Vietnam Free Tuna Trade
The final steps are being put into action in order to implement the free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the EU, which will include shelf-stable tuna products and pre-cooked loins....
Ecuador To Push Free Tuna Trade As US Vice President Visits
The US Vice President, Mike Pence, will soon stop in Ecuador on his Latin American visit, focused on strengthening trade and security ties. Ecuador’s government says it will use the occasion...
US Industry Commends Trump’s Economy-Driven Ocean Policy
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) has said President Trump should be “commended” for revising Obama’s ocean policy. According to the NFI, this “simple step” from Trump will ensure a...
IN BRIEF: Asdomar Gives Customers Free Tuna
A promotion lasting until July 29 gives Italian consumers the chance to try Asdomar tuna for free as part of the brand’s ‘Try It Free’ campaign. Buyers of selected tuna products from Asdomar...
RFMOs Working On “Confusing” FAD Definitions
A joint tuna RFMO FAD working group has been established and one of its objectives is to harmonize the terminology used to define a Fish Aggregating Device (FAD), but progress so far has been...
Seychelles Considers Landing Obligation To Boost TU’s YF Supply
Domestic flagged tuna purse seiners fishing in the Seychelles’ Indian Ocean EEZ might soon be obliged to land a certain percentage of their catch on the island nation, government officials...
Filipino Fishermen Slam Govt. For “Toothless” Regulations
The General Santos City government has failed to implement fishing regulations and curb illegal fishing, according to a group of local handline tuna fishermen. It has been argued that...
Mercury In Tuna No Health Risk, New Study Shows
Eating tuna is beneficial for health and can improve maternal and fetal development, according to a new research paper authored by scientists, who have been studying the topic of mercury in...
Japanese Fishermen Take Quota Protests To The Streets
Frustrated fishermen in Japan have taken to the streets to voice their disapproval of the Pacific bluefin catch quotas distributed by the Japanese government. Protestors from across Japan are...
Global Fishing Watch Urges Resource Owners To Share Vessel Data
The CEO of Global Fishing Watch (GFW) has described Indonesia as a model that other countries should follow as he advocates for an increase in the sharing of vessel data. He calls for “smaller...
Calvo Promotes “Low Fat” Tuna With Funny Keep Fit Ad
A new campaign from Spanish tuna brand Calvo targets health conscious consumers in Spain as it brings attention back to its existing “tuna light products”. A humorous television advertisement...
Bangkok SKJ Price Hits Important Benchmark
Finding free coldstorage space in Bangkok is still an ongoing challenge for processors and has put a limit on the raw material discharges that can be made by awaiting carrier vessels....
EPO Yellowfin Landings Up After 2017 Drop
After a significant drop in overall EPO purse seine yellowfin catches last year there has been some recovery in landings of this species, with the first four months of 2018 actually showing a...
Frime 1st European Supplier To Join Russian Ecommerce Platform
Spanish tuna processor Frime has become the first European supplier on the Russian seafood ecommerce platform, Yorso. Fresh and frozen tuna products from the firm can now be bought by...
Bluefin Facilities Up In Flames
Over 20 firefighters were called to the processing factory of the Spanish bluefin company Grupo Balfegó following a fire that affected 80 percent of the building. Thanks to the alarm system in...
