Balfegó Group, one of Spain’s top fresh tuna exporters, has beaten its own record, once again maxing out its allocated bluefin quota for 2016 in just four days, but this time bringing in even...
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Are Omega-3 Claims Leaving Tuna Behind?
Fat-free, gluten-free, low salt, superfood, heart healthy – the list goes on, and the amount of health claims on food packaging is rapidly spiraling upwards. In the canned fish sector, another...
New Stats: Observer Harassment Cases Have Doubled
Independent fisheries observers might be increasingly at risk, according to statistics just released, with the number of reported incidents of intimidations, harassment and assault against...
Why MSC For Mexican Tuna Isn’t Market Driven
Most fisheries or firms striving for sustainability, and ultimately MSC, as well as being focused on the health of stocks, are largely driven by the potential to expand market access. For the...
Will Canned Tuna Defy The Private Label Decline?
It’s no secret; private label products have been losing a hard battle against the brands in the UK, with canned tuna having followed the trend. But with some retailers now upping the pressure...
Could Flag Confusion Be Leading To IUU Accusations?
As governments and maritime authorities across the world wrestle with different methods to recognize and prevent illegal fishing, there is one customary practice which could be hindering their...
Canned Tuna Drives Boost In Spanish Seafood Export
Spanish canned seafood exports have seen considerable volume growth in the first quarter of 2016, thanks to strongly performing tuna shipments, according to figures published by...
Tri Marine Secures MSC Success For WCP
Tri Marine, one of the world’s largest tuna fishing, trading and processing firms has announced that it has achieved MSC certification for its skipjack and yellowfin purse seine free school...
Tuna Eco-Labelling: A Job For The EU?
Having just adopted a feasibility report on the options for an EU eco-label scheme for fisheries and aquaculture products, the European Commission leaves Parliament to decide on one of three...
Consorcio’s Glass Jar Tuna Success
Spanish canner Grupo Consorcio has reported a strong first quarter in the Italian market this year, recording particular growth in the brand’s tuna fillets sold in glass jars, which it says it...
Tuna’s Contribution To The US Economy
Despite seeing one of the largest catch increases among the US commercial fishery key species groups, at a rate of 33 percent over a decade, the latest annual tuna landings in US federal...
The Lowdown: IO’s Yellowfin Catch Reduction
Taking the decision right down to the wire, last week members of the IOTC managed to agree on a catch reduction for Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna in an attempt to ease pressure on the stocks....
Contentious Cook Islands Seiner Deal Gets EU Go-Ahead
The European Council has ratified a Sustainable Partnership Agreement between the Cook Islands and EU, a deal which has been a source of contention within the island nation since its...
New Tuna Loining Plant Set For FSM
A brand new tuna loining factory could be on the cards for the Federated States of Micronesia in the coming years, as Philippine tuna company Frabelle has unveiled its plan to build a brand...
Are Pouches Replacing Canned Tuna Sales?
Pouched tuna has been hailed as a potential reason behind a falling demand for canned in the US market, with big brands increasing their offerings of these drain-free products, in line with a...
Will YF Catch Reduction Produce Positive Results Within 3 Years?
Following the results of this year’s hotly anticipated Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) meeting, a “breakthrough decision” to reduce catches of Indian Ocean yellowfin has been agreed for...
Skipjack Price Predictions Of Industry Insiders
Following the close of a busy week full of presentations, meetings, deals and networking at the Tuna 2016 Bangkok conference, Atuna has investigated if insider predictions about how the event...
PSMA Kick-Starts Greater Global Effort Against IUU
An international agreement to curb IUU fishing has been ratified after the treaty gained more than the necessary 25 signatory nations required for implementation. The Port States Measures...
Who’s Picking Up Lost Asian Exports?
After holding a steady and dominant presence for many years, it seems Asia’s grasp on the US canned tuna market is seriously slipping, as the region has recorded a fall in US sent product for...
The Task Force Putting An End To West African Tuna Theft
Emulating the successful Fish-i initiative in East Africa, the introduction of the West Africa Task force (WATF) has seen the mobilization of government fisheries bodies acting together to...
