Shanghai Fisheries Group (SF), a Chinese fishing firm with over 80 vessels, has now started its focus on the supply and processing of MSC tuna through its Kiribati and Fiji-based plants. ...
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Philippines At Risk Of Losing EU Free Trade?
Tuna could be one of the most at-risk export lines if the Philippines loses preferential trade benefits with the EU, the nation’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned. Now...
Japan Investigates Serious Bluefin Breaches
Regulations have been seriously breached over the catch and landing of Pacific bluefin tuna in Japan, according to research carried out by the nation’s Fisheries Agency. This has prompted it...
Surging Oil Price Affecting Boatowners
Over the last 12 months, crude oil prices have surged over 70 percent, since touching a low in early 2016, and there is belief that this year could bring with it excessive market volatility....
Man Found Dead On Spanish Owned Seiner
A stowaway has been found dead on a Calvo owned tuna purse seiner while docked in Spain for unloading. The man, believed to be an Ivory Coast national, was found by a crewmember inside the...
RD Fishing Group Totally Phasing Out FAD Use
RD Fishing Group, a leading Philippine tuna firm, is taking steps to totally phase out the use of FADs in its operations, which involve a fleet of 16 purse seiners. Claiming that 84 percent of...
Would EU Yellow Card Solve Blue Boat IUU?
Continued infractions by “blue boats” allegedly from Vietnam are reported to be overwhelming the resources of nations that are forced to monitor and police them. With current penalties failing...
“Tuna Scandal”: First Payment Missed?
After stating that it is unable to pay back its massive debts partially brought to the nation by a “tuna bond”, Mozambique has announced it will likely default on the first payment. Today, an...
Shifting Schools Drive Drop In Transshipments
December saw a significant drop in the amount of tuna transshipments in Majuro port, and as well as the time of the year, this has been credited to shifts in locations of tuna schools, which...
Tuna Brands Take Advantage Of New Year Health Kick
Still at the beginning of a fresh new year, tuna brands are making an increased effort to promote the health benefits of eating seafood, such as tuna, as sticking to New Year’s resolutions is...
Will Trump Boost Bottom Line For US Fishermen?
Trump could be the ticket to a boost in US tuna fishing operations, with some expecting his aggressive approach to drive up the bottom line for the domestic industry, even at a potential...
Can Tuna Prices Be Predicted?
The question as to whether global tuna prices can be predicted will be addressed at this year’s European Tuna Conference, with a closer eye being put on what causes movement in this volatile...
Sapmer Studying Direct To Consumer Sales
Allowing individuals or professionals to buy tuna products directly from the shipowner is the aim of Sapmer’s new store, which also offers tastings and educational classes with chefs on new...
Looming Move Not The Only Threat For Tsukiji Sales
As the planned relocation of the Tsukiji fish market has been delayed yet again, with no clear opening date for the new site, fishmongers that have been selling tuna there for decades are...
John West Owner Backs Sustainability Demands On UK Govt.
More than 80 companies, including John West owner, Thai Union, have teamed up to urge the UK government to demonstrate its commitment to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...
TU Strategic Focus On Value-Added Pays Off
Thai Union’s traditional tuna product segment has seen consecutively squeezed sales results, but the decline has been compensated by a successful strategic shift, achieving growth from its...
What’s More Important Than Price For EU Shoppers?
A study on what shoppers in EU countries look for when buying seafood products in the supermarket, reveals that cost and appearance come above sustainability for most, when making decisions on...
The Emerging EPO Fleet With Rapidly Growing Catches
With full 2016 stats nearly in, there is one EPO purse seine fleet that is managing to defy a general catch decline, recording a solid recovery from a previous dip. A notable gain in its...
Agreement Ends: US Wants Bigger Bigeye Share
With a three year agreement on bigeye catch limits approaching its deadline, quota talks will take place this year, in order to determine the future allowed tonnage of the WCPO fleet. US...
Pacific’s Busiest Tuna Hub: Cut Off From Outside World
The Marshall Islands, home to the busiest tuna transshipment port in the world, has been left disconnected after an internet blackout has been caused in a connection upgrade process taking...
