Becoming the latest PNA member to implement the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) for its longline fishing industry, Tuvalu has newly signed on to the regime during the ongoing WCPFC meeting in Bali,...
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RFMO Exec. Secretary Resigns Over Scandal
Following a year-long investigation conducted by the FAO, and with assistance from Interpol, Rondolph Payet, one of the most senior Seychellois UN executives, and Executive Secretary of the...
Sea Value’s European Ambitions
Announcing the acquisition of its first tuna processing plant in the EU from Atlantic Gourmet, Sea Value Europe (SVE) explains that the move has been several years in the making, and that it...
Mexican Fleet Launches New $30m Seiner
Adding to its fleet, one of Mexico’s largest tuna producers, Herdez Del Fuerte, opened the christening and flagging ceremony for its brand new tuna seiner this weekend, a vessel which the firm...
Can PNA Learn From NZ, Or Vice Versa?
Pressure on the PNA nations to drop the VDS system applied in their waters is being increased by New Zealand, as it uses the unravelling of the US Tuna Treaty as proof that the Vessel Day...
Record Exports For Spanish Canners
The weakening of the EU currency has been highly in favor of Spain’s tuna canning industry this year, as the country boosts its European based export, managing more competitive product prices...
The Five Turkish Tuna Companies A Spanish Firm Wants Banned
Unilaterally allocating itself an additional bluefin quota outside of ICCAT regulations, Turkey has faced criticism in recent months for allegedly undermining the work of the RFMO, as well as...
Was Calling Off Bumble Bee Deal A Good Thing?
In breaking news this morning, it was revealed that after months of speculation and uncertainty, Thai Union has called off its planned acquisition of Bumble Bee Foods, and has terminated its...
Strong Calls On FADs, But No Progress Yet
Pacific tuna resource owners are not calming on their calls to the WCPFC to tighten measures on FAD management and implement rules to reduce the overfishing of the species at the core of...
The Woman Behind Indonesia’s Hardline IUU Approach
Indonesia is keen to “revitalize and empower” its local fishing capacity, and has laid down a challenge to the Pacific; to end the scourge of the oceans and to accept no laxity in relation to...
TU Drops BB, But Where Will It Move Next?
A prolonged one year wait appears to have tested the patience of Thai Union, as it today announced the termination of its major buy of Bumble Bee Foods, after antitrust regulators have been...
US: WTO Dolphin-Safe Labelling Verdict “Inconsistent”
Despite the final decision being released over a week ago, yesterday saw the US accuse the World Trade Organization (WTO) of “fumbling” its latest ruling in the dolphin-safe tuna labelling...
Thai Union Drops Deal On Bumble Bee
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (TU), announced today that it has reached an agreement with Lion Capital to mutually terminate the acquisition of Bumble Bee Foods, LLC (Bumble Bee...
Industry And Retailers Look Forward To Potential Of MSC Yellowfin
The recent announcement that the first major yellowfin fishery is set to gain MSC certification has ignited considerable enthusiasm and positive reactions from interested customers, keen to...
Thai Union Drops Deal On Bumble Bee
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (TU), announced today that it has reached an agreement with Lion Capital to mutually terminate the acquisition of Bumble Bee Foods, LLC (Bumble Bee...
Vietnam Gets Zero Duty With EU From Day One
Talks have been finalized for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Union, marking the end of negotiations and some dramatic changes in regards to tuna trade. Atuna.com...
Will New Approach By WCPFC Director Pay Off?
The new Director of the WCPFC, Feleti Teo, appears to already be making his presence felt, by adopting a brand new strategic approach in preparation of the Commission’s 12th Regular...
¿Compensará El Nuevo Enfoque Del Director De La WCPFC?
Parece ser que el nuevo Director de la WCPFC, Feleti Teo, ya está haciéndose notar, adoptando un nuevo enfoque estratégico en preparación de la 12ª reunión regular de la Comisión, que empieza...
Bali: Rising Catches But Reduced Exports
Tuna catches in Bali appear to be on the up, with reports of an overall increase of 30 percent in landings from September to October, but according to sources, exports from the nation are...
The Resurrection Of The Panamanian Tuna Fleet
Once major players in total EPO tuna catch, Panamanian flagged vessels have witnessed a somewhat fading presence in the region in recent years. However, a rapid catch recovery has changed...
