The suspected IUU seiner spotted in Mexican waters and circulated on social media has been inspected by the Mexican Fishery Commission, and despite finding no proof of illegal activity yet, an...
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Calvo’s “Light Tuna” Commercials Spark Mixed Reaction
Spanish canned tuna leader Calvo is appealing to health-conscious consumers with its new yellowfin variants, a lighter version which contains half of the fat compared to its standard product....
Indonesia’s Iron Lady Tackles Tough Social Issues
The importance of social standards in global fisheries has been increasingly recognized throughout the sector, and Indonesia’s Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries will discuss this...
The 5 Major WCPO Catching Grounds
Full year 2015 catch figures highlight the dominance of PNA and South East Asian nations in playing host to some of the most important tuna catching grounds in the WCPO. Over the year in which...
Spanish Canner Invests In Tuna Production Boost
Spanish canning corporation, Grupo Consorcio, is investing to expand its tuna production facilitates, on the back of posting impressive Atlantic albacore (bonito del Norte) sales and boosting...
Strong Effort In PNA Pushed By Higher Prices
There has been a substantial uptake of purse seine fishing days in the EEZs of PNA nations during the first three months of 2017, showing stronger effort in the area compared to the last two...
Chicken Of The Sea Puts World Tuna Day In US Focus
Leading firms are bringing increased recognition to World Tuna Day, a May 2nd celebration focused on the conservation of tuna stocks and the importance of tuna resources for certain...
Thai Canners Urgently Prepare For Trump Tax Hit
Thai exporters, including tuna processors, are gearing up for the potential harsh impact that a recent Trump-signed executive order could have on trade with one of their largest destination...
EU Defends Its Action On Quota Distribution
The European Commission (EC) has defended the way in which it has managed bluefin stocks and distributed catch quotas, against claims that this has threatened the viability of the Maltese...
First Tuna Canning In French Polynesia
The first tuna micro-canning facility has been launched in French Polynesia, with a local entrepreneur starting a small-scale operation, processing what they describe as organic products....
Piracy On The Rise Again In Indian Ocean?
Instances of piracy have increased again in the important tuna fishing region of the Indian Ocean, as attacks off the Somali coast are on the rise after several years of calm. Despite the...
Emergency Evacuation At Princes Plant
The Princes tuna plant in Port Louis, Mauritius, was reportedly evacuated after an ammonia leak, with one employee said to have been sent to hospital. Ammonia, which is used in the cooling...
PNG Pushes Fiji To Lift Tuna Trade Ban
Papua New Guinea’s Trade Minister is calling for Fiji to relieve a ban it has placed on canned tuna imports from PNG processors. Even though there has been a relaxation of blockages for...
Why US Retail Buyers Are So Upbeat On Tuna Sales
Most supermarket managers in the US are optimistic about future profits in the retail seafood market, and over 55 percent of respondents in a recent survey are expecting total seafood sales,...
BB Labelling: Out Of Line But Not Illegal
US tuna giant Bumble Bee has won the case regarding health labelling on its tuna products with the judge ruling that the use of the “excellent source” of omega-3 claim and the American Heart...
John West Expects To Fully Reach Sustainability Goals This Year
By the end of 2017, all John West canned tuna products are expected to be MSC certified or sourced from fisheries engaged in FIPs, which parent company, Thai Union Europe, states will be an...
April Fooled: EU In On The Joke
April 1st, better known as April Fools’ Day, is a widely celebrated tradition and an opportunity to pull hoaxes and play jokes. Pranking the public is made all the more possible with the ease...
The Future Of Sustainable Tuna Claims
The rise of sustainability claims in the global tuna industry has been substantial over the last decade, with NGO and market influence largely driving the growth. Simon Bush, Professor at...
Infamous Facebook Seiner Under IUU Investigation
Investigations are underway to find the purse seiner that was allegedly operating illegally in a protected area in Mexican waters. It has been disclosed that the ship, which caused outrage on...
Ecuador Wants Slashed Tuna Tariffs In US Market
Ecuadorian officials are gearing up to negotiate the potential extension of the nation’s GSP status in the US market. It has previously been stressed that this time around, Ministers hope to...
