European tuna supplier, Anova, believes that the issue of sustainability extends beyond MSC and ASC certifications, stating that other schemes for other sustainability aspects such as...
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Industry Set Straight On Mercury & Tuna Debate
Tuna consumption does not cause mercury toxicity, it prevents it, according to scientists that have been studying this issue for over a decade, and were focused on telling the industry their...
MSC On Social Responsibility: “Don’t Want To Over-Promise”
The issue of labor standards was discussed by the MSC at the Seafood Expo Global in Brussels this week, with the organization, celebrating 20 years, stating that if it is to develop social...
High Valuations Slow Down Tuna Business Mergers
Over the last few years there has been a notable slowdown in tuna industry mergers and acquisitions, which is credited not to a lack of appetite, but partly to high valuations of small to...
Frime’s Expansion Plans Amid High Price Predictions
Spanish processor, Frime, is set to boost business in September, with a new European-based tuna production plant. However, company owner Salvador Ramon, has some concerns that it could...
Ensis Hopeful On Getting Back MSC For Yellowfin
Maldivian tuna firm, Ensis fisheries, is focused strongly on getting back MSC certification for its yellowfin catch, stating that it sees big potential for expansion of this product line in...
High-End Brand Offers Exclusive Australian Albacore
A small company based on Australia’s East Coast has become the nation’s only brand exclusively selling Australian caught tuna. The high-end boutique jars are considerably pricier than your...
The Only Tuna Product In Brussels’ Excellence Selection
A product from the Polish brand Graal was the only tuna variant selected for the “Excellence” showcase section of the world’s largest seafood show in Brussels held this week. The Salatino...
Tri Marine Applauds John West Sustainability Ranking
Tuna supplier Tri Marine is congratulating John West Australia’s near top placing in the recently released Greenpeace Australia ranking of canned tuna brands in the Australian market, where it...
Another Big Win For Mexico In WTO Dolphin-Safe Dispute
In what is another major win for Mexico, even beyond its own expectations, the WTO has authorized the country to levy a USD 163 million annual tariff sanction against the US; the latest result...
Japan Told To Wise Up Over Quotas
Japan has caused "great frustration" regarding its inability to stick to Pacific bluefin quotas, following reports that the nation's fishermen are on the verge of exceeding their allotment for...
MSC Maps Areas For Double Growth
MSC has set out a new long-term strategy, which, in the near future, includes the target of having 20 percent of the world's catch in its program by 2020, with a particular focus on the...
Fishing In IO ”Out Of Control”
Fishing in the Indian Ocean is facing a dire situation, as yellowfin has received an overfished status in this region, and according to a well-known industry scientist, skipjack stocks are...
Chinese Processor Launches “Superfrozen” Sashimi Plant
A Chinese firm has added to its portfolio of tuna enterprises, launching a new "superfrozen" processing plant, designed to exploit Japan's desire for sashimi products. The low-temperature...
EU Commission: Treated Tuna Is Clear Food Fraud
The issue of injected or treated tuna was addressed at today’s European Tuna Conference, where industry and European Commission representatives talked about the illegality of this practice,...
TU Turns Tuna Waste Into Clean Energy
A collaboration between Thai Union and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) will see the corporation convert waste byproducts from tuna processing into cleaner energy, at its plant in the...
Indonesia’s Minister Wants EU Recognition With Free Trade
Indonesia’s Fisheries Minister calls on the European Commission to recognize the efforts her country has been making to fight IUU fishing, and to rebuild itself as a global player in tuna...
Tuna Industry Gathers In Brussels For ETC2017
The 6th edition of the European Tuna Conference & Exhibition has kicked off in Brussels today, gathering tuna professionals from all corners of the industry for a day packed with insider...
Tri Marine: US Consumers Not Ready To Pay Premium Price
Major tuna supplying firm, Tri Marine, believes that some US consumers are not yet prepared to pay a premium price for sustainably sourced tuna, which ultimately impacted its processing...
PNA Puts Seiner Activity In Real Time
In a bid to open its supply chain to increased transparency and strengthen the regional fight against IUU, the PNA has become the first purse seine tuna fishery in the Pacific to phase in...
