With reports that some purse seiners have the freedom to switch ocean areas and continue their tuna fishing operations relatively uninterrupted, it poses the question as to why this option...
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Calvo Tuna Ads Spur Controversy On Social Media
Spanish tuna canner Calvo’s new TV advertising campaign for its “light tuna” products has received massive response on social media, but perhaps not in the way the firm would have wanted. The...
TU Confident In The Face Of Potential Trump Tax
If the US moves on its proposal to hit Thai goods with a possible 20 percent import tax, for this year at least, Thai Union believes there will be little impact on its business. US President...
Neighboring Nations Take On Indo’s Strict IUU Stance
The action taken by Indonesia in relation to IUU fishing is rubbing off on neighboring countries, according to the nation’s Fisheries Minister, Susi Pudjiastuti, who has urged further regional...
Spanish Fleet: Seychelles Yellowfin Effort “Insufficient”
Members of the Spanish tuna purse seine fleet have called the Seychelles’ yellowfin catch reduction intentions in the Indian Ocean insufficient. The Seychelles government has suggested a...
TU Sets Aside Millions For Potential New Mergers
After previously suggesting that it may take a temporary halt on the acquisition front, Thai Union has set aside THB 25 billion (USD 720 million) for new investments and mergers this year,...
Big Breakthrough For Expanding Chinese Tuna Fleet
China’s tuna fishing operations have seen a breakthrough addition, as its expanding fleet is now joined by two new deep-freeze tuna reefers, a first for the nation. This addition enhances the...
Can Retailers Put A Dent In IUU Fishing?
Now that tuna caught by vessels flagged to yellow-carded countries is off the shelves at Spanish supermarket chain, Eroski, it raises the possibility of other retailers following in its...
Tuna Firms Need RFMO Action On Sustainably
After nearly 100 global tuna-related companies and organizations signed a letter calling on RFMOs to take stronger action on measures related to the sustainability of crucial stocks, Atuna...
Calvo’s Unexpected Move To Private Label
Spanish branded canned tuna leader, Calvo, is looking for business expansion routes, and is now reportedly the supplier of tuna for the private label range of Spanish retailer, Dia. This...
Thailand Signs Wide-Ranging IUU Directive
The Thai government has moved to shore up legal loopholes that it claims are hindering the progress of stopping IUU fishing. An order increasing surveillance and requiring vessels to report...
FADs & MSC Top Priorities Among PNA Officials
Measures regarding FADs and the development of the MSC fishery are issues at the top of the agenda when PNA officials start their meeting today in Majuro, Marshall Islands. As well as this,...
Spanish Canners Step Up Tuna Production
The Spanish tuna canning association has announced that the production of canned tuna in the country increased modestly in 2016, and that there was a significant boost in volumes of the...
GP Applauds Lidl On FAD-Free, Warns On MSC
Steps taken by Lidl to provide responsibly caught canned tuna to its shoppers are being applauded by Greenpeace Italy, including the introduction of FAD-free tuna products, caught using a...
How Princes Plans To Get Back On Track In UK
As canned tuna has struggled in the UK market recently, one of the country’s leading tuna firms, Princes, states that it is focusing on increasing the added value of its products. Appealing to...
Boosted Korean Canners Advance In Major Markets
As the demand for whole round tuna among South Korea’s processors grows, it’s not just an increasing domestic market they are feeding, but exports have jumped notably too. In the first quarter...
Spanish Retailer: No Tuna From Yellow Card Countries
Spanish supermarket chain, Eroski has updated its tuna sourcing policy and this time stipulates that it will not purchase any tuna caught by vessels flagged to yellow carded countries. This is...
“Responsible” IO Yellowfin The Focus Of Waitrose TV Ad
One of the UK's most progressive retailers in terms of seafood sourcing has released a new advertisement in a bid to underscore its commitment to sourcing responsible tuna. While the...
Tuna Plays Bigger Role In UK Christmas Celebrations
Even though tuna is not seen as a typical Christmas fish, the species is increasing in popularity for the holiday season in the UK. Last year, substantial growth both in tuna volume and value...
US Traceability & Fraud Rule Defended In Court
The Obama-led intention for the US federal government to introduce new seafood import rules to increase traceability, is being defended by several environmentally focused organizations, in the...
