Tuna packers in Vietnam continue to push their US exports upwards, securing a stronger share in this large market, and are seeing solid price returns too. However, with growth in the US market...
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3 Emerging Trends To Accelerate Tuna Sales
The canned seafood market is predicted to see notable value growth in the next four years, and the three emerging trends expected to drive this indicate the potential for a tuna sales boost...
Are Bigger Quotas Really Beneficial For Bluefin Fishermen?
A new study on the impact of the recent spike in Eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna catch, has shown the price of bluefin declines as its aggregate supply increases. According to the study, led by...
Low Expectations For Brazilian Brand’s IPO
Camil, the owner of major Brazilian tuna brand Coqueiro was supposed to make its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the stock exchange today. The stock market entrance has been delayed however,...
Thai Processors Push Back Into US Market
The latest stats show that Thai tuna canners significantly boosted their exports to US buyers, compared to earlier in the year, gaining back a stronger foothold in their largest market....
Sea Shepherd Detains Spanish Seiner For Undocumented Bycatch
Anti-poaching group Sea Shepherd has announced that it assisted Gabonese authorities in the detention of a Spanish owned tuna seiner for not documenting its bycatch in accordance with the law....
Total WCPO Tuna Catch Climbs Back Up
The total 2016 annual tuna catch in the WCPO has climbed back up, after 2015 figures showed the first drop in years, and now represents the second highest tonnage on record, according to...
Is Vietnam Next In Line For EU Yellow Card?
As the issue of Vietnamese blue boats in Pacific island waters is yet to be resolved, the country’s seafood industry is becoming aware that Vietnam could face penalties from the EU and...
US Fleet: One Step Closer To Bigger Fishing Grounds?
The White House has been recommended to limit or alter several marine protected monuments around US territories in the Pacific. The proposal will likely be welcomed by the US longline fleet,...
Fleet & Processors Clash Over Spanish Loins Quota
Boatowners and canners clashed at a recent industry gathering in Spain, when differing opinions were expressed over the EU tuna loin import quota, and what volume it should stand at. This has...
Brits Eating More Tuna Outside Of Home
Although UK retail tuna sales volumes have been falling in recent years, consumers in the country are still eating the fish, as there has been growing tuna consumption in foodservice channels...
Spanish Canners Confident On Their Competitive Strength Within EU
Spanish canners are positive about their ability to compete in the EU market, with the National Association of Manufacturers of Canned Seafood (Anfaco) confirming that strong volume and value...
Govt. Expects Significant Losses From StarKist Samoa Closure
The upcoming five week termination of processing to allow facility upgrades and equipment installation at the StarKist Samoa tuna cannery, following a waste disposal fine, is expected to...
Iceland Promotes Frozen Fish Consumption With New Tuna Steaks
British supermarket chain, Iceland has launched a new marketing and PR campaign promoting its frozen fish range, which includes a new tuna steak product. Branded as the ‘UK’s number one...
Heavy Demands On TU Subsidiary As DOJ Informant
Heavy demands and costs will be faced by Thai Union’s US subsidiary, Tri-Union, which operates as Chicken of the Sea, as part of its full cooperation with the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)...
Eroski Ups Tuna Purchase To Meet MSC Demand
Spanish retailer Eroski has increased its purchases of MSC certified Atlantic albacore (bonito del norte) as it expects demand for fresh fish with this sustainability claim to rise. In March,...
PNA Transshipment Hub Sees Record Traffic
The PNA transshipment hub of Majuro has seen record traffic in recent months, in terms of purse seiners unloading their catch to carriers. However, to date, the annual total is still notably...
China Expanding South American Trade Grip?
China and Peru are currently engaging in talks to expand their existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to also include seafood products, meaning that tuna imports would become duty free when...
Chinese Pingtan Fleet Seized For IUU Near Indonesia
Police in East Timor, an island nation near Indonesia, along with activist group, Sea Shepherd, have announced the capture of a fleet of 15 vessels suspected of illegal practices. A large...
Tuna Sushi: Attracting The New Wave Of Vegans Too?
American supermarket chain, Whole Foods is looking to add vegan-friendly tuna to its sushi bars next month. The tuna alternative, Ahimi, is made from a handful of ingredients including non-GMO...
