Despite talk of rising demand for tuna with sustainability claims, like FAD-free, pole and line and MSC, a large majority of the whole round skipjack tuna discharged in Bangkok is still FAD...
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US Govt. Wants Clarity On What A FAD Is
The US National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has called a public meeting to seek input on the definition of FADs, which can vary across the tuna RFMOs in which the US participates. Through...
Most Canadian Retailers Below “National Average” On Sustainability
According to a new online platform that compares Canadian retailers’ seafood sustainability practices, most of the biggest retailers in Canada are performing below average on “making...
Pouched Sales Add Value To Shrinking US Tuna Market
Although the overall volume of shelf-stable tuna sales on the US market has dropped, the value of purchases increased over the last two years. The popularity of pouched products and...
China Slashes Tuna Tariffs By Nearly 50%
Import tariffs on six species of tuna will be slashed by almost 50 percent, China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced. The cut on duties for fresh and frozen tuna, along with more than...
1st International ‘Fight IUU’ Day Highlights Threat To Fisheries
Today marks the first international day for the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, officially recognized by the United Nations. The day aims to raise awareness of...
Analysts Expect Sharp Profit Hike For Dongwon F&B
A number of analysts are expecting profitability for Dongwon F&B to “improve sharply” in the second half of this year, and into 2019, “on the back of the decline in raw material input...
UN Spotlights World Tuna Day On Official Events Page
The United Nations has created a separate page on its website to mark the officially ratified event of World Tuna Day – highlighting the importance of sustainably managing tuna stocks. After...
TU Reverses On Sustainable Tuna Goal
The latest annual sustainability report from tuna processor Thai Union, in which it gives full transparency on its seafood sourcing, suggests little change has been made towards increased...
IOTC Puts Clashing Catch Quota Proposals To The Test
The IOTC Scientific Committee will make simulations on the very different proposals put to the Commission regarding how tuna catch quotas should be allocated in the Indian Ocean region....
On The Job: Fishery Officer
Although the job can be challenging at times, as not everyone he encounters at sea is happy to see him, New Zealand Fishery Compliance Officer Anthony Little tells Atuna that the obstacles are...
First Thai Export Growth to US In Years
Last year marked the first time in almost a decade that Thai canners saw growth in the canned tuna volume they sent to buyers in the United States. With 2018 first quarter data also showing...
Pacifical’s Increasing Grip On The Sustainable Canned Tuna Market
Having reached a milestone of over 1,000 MSC trips last summer, and with a customer list that is rapidly growing, Pacifical, the market development company for MSC skipjack and yellowfin...
Ecuador’s Nirsa: The Triumphs & Challenges Of Pursuing MSC
Long-rooted Ecuadorian tuna fishing and processing firm, Nirsa, believes that heightened regulations and the rising awareness of the importance of sustainability, while positive, are also...
Helicopters: The Most Efficient Way To Spot Free Schools?
Free-school fishing has become widespread again and continues to increase as more fleets respond to the rise in demand for free-school caught tuna among buyers. The method is considered more...
Why Amanda Nickson Thinks It’s Too Early To Declare Victory
While NGOs would like to declare victory and celebrate the successful and sustainable management of tuna fisheries, Amanda Nickson, Director of International Fisheries at Pew Charitable...
The Most Productive Seiners: Over-Aggressive “Predators” Or Just Simply Efficient?
Should size, average catch rates, and other characteristics of individual tuna purse seiners and fleets be taken into account when conservation and management measures are set at RFMO level?...
How Traditional Spanish Companies Break Into Foreign Markets
While Spain’s domestic canned tuna market is known for being largely traditional, some Spanish companies indicate developing innovative products has been a must to attract more buyers....
Hermasa Boosts Canning Efficiency With Density Control System
The fish canning equipment manufacturer, Hermasa, has developed a new canning machine that allows tuna packing companies to fill 500 cans per minute. The latest addition to its line of...
Sapmer: 70 Years In Business, Now Major Turning Point
Boasting seven decades catching seafood, French born fishing firm, Sapmer SA, has rich history and recently flourishing financials, which it credits to a major strategic shift. Chief Sales and...
