Workers at Mozambique’s state-owned tuna fishing company EMATUM are again on strike, stating that they have not been paid for the first three months of this year. Employees are reported to...
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French Retailer Offers Innovative Shelf-Stable Tuna Spread
As the tuna baguette is one of the most popular lunchtime meal options in France, convenient tuna spread products that make it easier to prepare this midday favorite are available in this...
US Defends Dolphin Safe Policy In Live Broadcast
The US has broadcasted its statements defending the changes made to its dolphin-safe labeling policy, declaring that it is now compliant with all the rules set by WTO. It is now arguing that...
82 Vessels Destroyed By Indonesian Navy
Under the orders of Indonesian Fisheries Minister, Susi Pudjiastuti, 82 vessels found guilty of IUU fishing have been simultaneously destroyed in various locations around the country. The...
OPAGAC: RFMOs Need Consistent FAD/Free-School Definitions
The way that FAD and free-school sets are defined by RFMOs and deployed by fisheries should be reevaluated, according to the group that represents the Spanish purse seine fleet, OPAGAC. OPAGAC...
The Rapid Rise Of The South Korean Fleet
A continuous climb in Korea’s global tuna catch sees the nation becoming one to watch in the industry, at a time when other major fleets have witnessed notable decline in their landings. Whole...
Sapmer Opens Exclusive ‘Catch To Consumer’ Store
French fishing firm Sapmer has now officially opened its new store in Le Port, Reunion Island. The premises will give visitors the chance to purchase tuna products directly from the fishing...
Yellowfin Added To Chinese Fleet MSC Certificate
Catch of yellowfin tuna in the Cook Islands EEZ is now eligible for MSC certification, after the species was added under the accreditation that previously included only albacore. This is for...
Benham Rise: Philippines Must Declare “No-Take” Zone
The Philippines must exercise “sovereign rights” over the Benham Rise, and declare it a no-take zone, according to Oceana Philippines VP, Gloria Ramos. The area is reportedly the only known...
Do Tuna Firms Need RFMO Support To Be Sustainable?
Last week, some of the world’s largest firms involved in tuna trade joined a list of organizations in calling for more action from RFMOs, most notably on implementing time-specific measures...
Seychelles Faced With Strong Message To Comply
Despite arguing that it will be disproportionately affected by the proposed cut in Indian Ocean yellowfin catch, and suggesting it may boycott the measure as it stands, the Seychelles...
Strategic Shifts Pay Off Big For Sapmer
Announcing its 2016 profit results, French fishing firm Sapmer states that its solid return to positive figures has been driven by strategic shifts within the company, and a recovery of tuna...
IO Nations Urged To Take More Control Of Stocks
Encouraging Indian Ocean member states to implement stronger management plans for their tuna fisheries was the main focus of a workshop held in Sri Lanka last week. As catch cuts for yellowfin...
Underperforming PNG Eyeing Other Markets Than EU
While currently the biggest market for PNG canned tuna exports, the EU won’t be the only focus for the country’s shipments going forward, as authorities look at alternative, attractive end...
Century Maximizes Profit On Branded Sales
A bullish net profit rise scored by Century Pacific is attributed to strong branded sales, as well as diversification of its product portfolio, not only relying on tuna. For full year 2016,...
Is Bangkok SKJ Price Bottoming Out?
Large raw material buyers appear to be unsuccessful in their attempts to push down the Bangkok skipjack price with any further significance, and slow WCPO catches and short supply reaching the...
EU Confident In Fixed Free Tuna Trade For Phil Canners
The risk of processors in the Philippines losing their duty free tuna trade benefit with EU buyers is relatively small, according to the European Commission, which has confidence in a longer...
BB Supply Deal Drives Strong PAFCO Profits
Aided by a Bumble Bee supply contract, Fijian tuna processor, Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO), posted a more than 50 percent increase in its profits from 2014 to 2015, as the company...
Suspected IUU Seiner Causes Social Media Storm
A vessel accused of fishing illegally for tuna in a protected area in Mexican waters has created a social media storm, as users have been demanding authorities to take action. Officials...
Treated Yellowfin With Sky-High Histamine Levels
The start of 2017 has seen a number of tuna imports flagged for health-related reasons by EU member states, with an instance of frozen yellowfin loins found with histamine levels of over 80...
