El Director de Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) ha confirmado que las obras de construcción de un almacén frigorífico de USD 15 millones en Levuka, Fiji, ya han empezado y las máquinas...
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Sanford Writes Down Millions On Leaving Tuna
New Zealand’s largest listed fishing group, Sanford, revealed this week that it has taken a USD 4.1 million non-cash impairment on the value of its Australian operations during the latest...
Sanford Reduce Millones De Su Valor Al Abandonar El Atún
El grupo pesquero más grande de Nueva Zelanda, Sanford, reveló esta semana, después de analizar sus últimas cifras, que ha tomado una desvalorización no en efectivo deUSD 4.1 millones sobre el...
October Deadline Remains For Thailand’s Yellow Card
The EU has this week dispelled rumors that Thailand will receive extra time upon its October deadline to address its yellow card warning relating to IUU fishing in the country. If the industry...
WTPO Reduction May Need More Punch
The current 10 day port stoppage for unloading seiners in the Western and Central Pacific seems like it may not have been enough to have the desired conservation impact that the World Tuna...
La Reducción Del WTPO Necesitaría Más Fuerza
La actual veda de 10 días para los cerqueros desembarcando en los puertos del océano Pacífico occidental y central (WCPO) parece que pudiera no haber sido suficiente para el impacto en la...
NZ: Quota “Needed” To Manage Tuna Stocks In PNA
New Zealand’s Ambassador for Pacific Economic Development says the PNA nations should respect the wishes of the Pacific leaders on how to manage regional fisheries. His comments come soon...
Nueva Zelanda: Cuota Necesaria Para Gestión De Stocks En PNA
El embajador de Nueva Zelanda para el desarrollo económico del Pacífico dice que las naciones del PNA deberían respetar los deseos de los líderes del Pacífico sobre cómo manejar la pesca...
Crew Conditions Rank High At PTF In Fiji
Issues surrounding the use of slavery and poor working conditions on fishing vessels were high on the agenda at this year’s Pacific Tuna Forum in Fiji, as social accountability in the tuna...
Philippines And Pacific Nations: No Partnerships Yet
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has stated that PNG has not yet discussed with the Philippines any plans to form a partnership and address the falling domestic tuna catches. Managing...
Filipinas Y Las Naciones Del Pacífico Aun Sin Colaboraciones
La Autoridad Nacional de Pesca (NFA) ha declarado que PNG todavía no ha negociado con Filipinas ningún plan de establecer una asociación y hacer frente a las reducciones de las capturas de...
WCPFC Is Ignoring Measures On Albacore
The WCPFC is ignoring measures designed to protect albacore tuna and meets each year with the species “last on its agenda” for conservation management, according to the Fiji Tuna Boat Owners...
WCPFC Ignora Las Medidas Para El Atún Blanco
La WCPFC está ignorando las medidas diseñadas para proteger al atún blanco (albacore – thunnus alalunga) y se reúne cada año dejando a esta especie “como último en su agenda” para medidas de...
Alliance Shareholders Appeal In Share Dilution Case
Minority shareholders in Filipino canned tuna processor Alliance Select have filed a petition demanding a review of the dismissal of their case against the firm, concerning Alliance’s plans to...
Accionistas De Alliance Recurren Caso Sobre Debilitación Acciones
Los accionistas minoritarios del procesadorfilipino de atún enlatado Alliance Select han presentado una petición solicitando una revisión de la desestimación de su caso en contra de la firma,...
Adjudicator On Echebastar MSC: Fail This Fishery
Echebastar is more than likely to fail its MSC certification assessment for Indian Ocean purse seine caught skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye tuna, states Bill Holden, Senior Fisheries Manager at...
Ikea: The Unlikely Global Leader In Sustainable Seafood
Despite being famous for its Scandinavian-style flat pack furniture, Ikea, the world’s second largest homeware store, has announced that all fish sold in its stores will now be certified by...
Sapmer Cuts First Half Losses
After posting a loss of EUR 10.7 million (USD 12 million) in 2014, the strategic changes made by French fishing firm Sapmer appear to be taking effect, as the company has reported reduced...
Push For WCPO Transhipping Ban
A meeting which starts today is being urged to consider a blanket ban on transshipment activity in the Western and Central Pacific, after reports have emerged stating that the practice...
Why Young Americans Aren’t Buying Canned Tuna
Young Americans, known as the millennial generation make up around 24 percent of the US population, and according to Jan Tharp, COO of Bumble Bee Foods, this is a segment of consumers who are...
