A possibility of the future suspension of the Maldives’ MSC certification for skipjack tuna has got the nation’s tuna industry concerned, with the General Manager of one fishing and processing...
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Palau To Become First FAD-Free Zone In PNA
After efforts were first concentrated on closing all of Palau’s waters to commercial fishing, the country has settled at 80 percent for a National Marine Sanctuary, and has now stated that in...
Thai Union Junks Worker Fees
Thai Union has announced that it is abolishing recruitment fees for all workers in its factories and processing plants effective immediately. The firm states this is a major step towards...
Thailand Confident It Will Swerve EU Red Card
Thai fishery officials are confident that the EU will not hand their industry a red card next month thanks to the country’s serious efforts to tackle IUU, and say that if an EU trade ban is...
MSC Reveals Growth At The Expo
During one of the busiest weeks in the seafood calendar, MSC has taken the golden opportunity to reveal its significant market growth over the last year, as well as present the results of a...
John West Launches New Resealable Tuna “Fridge Pack”
Hailing it as the brand’s greatest product development since no drain cans in 2008, John West UK has announced the launch of its brand new range of “Fridge Pack” products, with the arrival of...
MSC Defends Maldives Skipjack Decision
While MSC’s recent decision on the Maldives Indian Ocean pole and line tuna fishery has rocked the boat a little between industry and NGOs alike, the Marine Stewardship Council still maintains...
Business Getting Back On Track In Ecuador
Despite devastating damage having been caused to parts of the country, and the death toll having reached a staggering 650 plus, a significant chunk of Ecuador’s tuna industry seems to now be...
Walmart Takes A Hit From TU Targeted Pressures
The world’s largest retailer has taken the latest hit in long running pressures mounted on canned tuna processing giant, Thai Union. When consumers reached for a can of Great Value or Chicken...
Further Controversy Shakes Cook Islands Seiner Deal
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) for the Cook Islands has addressed criticism raised over the recent drafting of an EU seiner deal, after an email against the agreement by Foreign...
Expo Exclusive: Anova’s Fighting 2016 Tuna Challenges
Kicking off today in the heart of Europe, the Seafood Expo Global opened its doors to thousands of industry professionals early this morning. Checking out the tuna segment of the market, Atuna...
Adaptive Abilities Of Tuna Shine Online
Tuna, prized by fishermen and adored by consumers worldwide, have been millions of years in the making. Through careful and calculated evolutionary adaptions, the species has developed into...
Full Steam Ahead For Tuna 2016 Bangkok
Now only a few weeks away, Tuna 2016 Bangkok is set to go, focusing on this year’s central theme of “Social Responsibility towards Global Sustainability”. Organized by INFOFISH, more than 600...
Red Card A Real Potential For Thailand
The threat of a trade ban on Thai fisheries products entering the EU marketplace is said to be looming larger and larger, as the European Fisheries Commissioner, Karmenu Vella makes it clear...
John West FAD Use Next On GP Hit List
A FAD in the Indian Ocean which was allegedly deployed by a vessel supplying tuna to leading UK brand John West has been discovered and removed this week by Greenpeace, as the NGO continues on...
Mexico Throws Another Punch In WTO Dispute
Mexico has formally rejected the US’ request to form a new compliance panel within the WTO, designed to assess whether the changes made by the United States to its dolphin-safe policy adhere...
FOS To Suspend IO Yellowfin Certifications
On the heels of MSC’s cancellation of the Maldives’ pole and line yellowfin certification, Friend of the Sea has now announced that it will suspend its accreditations for Indian Ocean...
One Week Countdown To World Tuna Day
Now only a week away until celebrations begin for World Tuna Day on May 2nd, the event is set to be the biggest yet, taking place across the globe. Festivities will center on tuna as a...
BKK SKJ Price: Bull Market Starts To Plateau
After a period of an extremely rapid surge, the Bangkok skipjack market shows further signs of plateauing, having only modestly inched up from levels reported earlier this month. Doubt remains...
Thai Fisheries Chief Sacked As Pressure On Nation Mounts
Thailand’s General Director, in charge of improving the country’s fisheries management and ridding the nation of its EU yellow card, has been removed from his post after it was decided the...
