The Pacific Island Tuna Industry Association has expressed, “with grave concern,” its disappointment in the lack of outcomes at the recent 11th annual session of the WCPFC, stating that faith...
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Reactions BB Deal – TUF Shares Fall
Several international news outlets have put the commercial tuna industry on the global stage by highlighting the recent deal made by one of the world’s largest seafood processing companies,...
Somaliland Arrests 250 Fishermen In Attempt To Secure Tuna Resources
As many as 52 fishing vessels have been seized in Somaliland for alleged IUU operations in the nation’s yellowfin tuna-rich waters. The EU has been training coast guards in Somali in an...
Tuna Captain Who Saved 11 Awarded For Bravery
The crew and Captain of a tuna fishing vessel have been awarded for their bravery after rescuing eleven Chinese fishermen when their ship burst into flames in the Pacific Ocean. The incident...
Carrefour’s ‘New’ Tuna Salad Boxes
In 2012 Carrefour, one of Europe’s leading retailers, started marketing its own shelf stable tuna salad boxes, and having acquired one of the products, atuna.com decided to do some tasting....
Will Ecuador Take The Biggest Hit From Philippine GSP+?
Tuna processors and exporters in Ecuador have likely been sent into panic, as the European Commission has announced its final decision to grant the Philippines GSP+ status for 2015. The...
Sapmer Management Takes A Shake-Up
There has been a big shuffle in the Board of Directors of French tuna fishing company, Sapmer Holding, as CEO Yannick Lauri steps down from his position. Taking the reins is Jacques de...
Philippines Granted GSP+ By EU Parliament
It's final, last night, the European Parliament completed the last stage in the process, and decided to grant the Philippines GSP+. The Asian nation will now benefit from a zero percent duty...
Breaking News: Thai Union Buys Bumble Bee
In a USD 1.5 billion deal, Thai Union, the world’s largest canned tuna processor has acquired 100 percent of shares in Bumble Bee Seafoods. TUF says the move will enhance its portfolio of...
Iranian Seiners Intercepted In Seychelles Waters
Two Iranian-flagged seiners with tuna catch on board have been intercepted by the Seychelles Coast Guard, suspected of IUU. Seized in Seychelles waters, the seiners were escorted to Port...
Will Red Card Threat Keep Hanging Over Phil & PNG?
Will Philippines and PNG be left waiting longer than they think for their conclusion? After a yellow card and a six month action plan were handed to both nations in June, decisions were due...
StarKist Camouflage Pouches To Support Wounded Soldiers
Starkist’s new camouflage tuna pouches, produced in support of the Wounded Warrior Project, can now be found in shelves across the US, after the Dongwon owned company donated USD 100,000 to...
Tuna Takes Brand New Spot On Supermarket Shelves
You won’t just find tuna products in the canned seafood aisle anymore, as John West adds a whole new twist to the market. Tuna meets salad dressing in the brand’s innovative pouched product....
Maldives Bringing In Nepalese To Do The Work
Across many sectors, including tuna fishing, processing and shipping, the Maldives is suffering from a shortage of workers, and companies are being pushed to source foreign employees from as...
EU Ministers Set 2015 Atlantic Tuna Catch Limits
Following lengthy discussion, EU Ministers have reached an agreement on 2015 tuna fishing opportunities in the Atlantic for EU-flagged vessels. The presented proposals are based, for the first...
Can PNG Boost Domestic Processing? What Did You Think?
Considering PNG’s recent re-allocation of fishing days, receiving of a yellow card from the EU, and emphasis on the need for an “increased return” to the domestic industry, the majority of our...
US Govt Announces New Plans To Combat IUU
In a report issued this week, the US Government has established new plans and recommendations to implement in the fight against IUU fishing, and differentiate the illegal tuna from legal tuna...
Pirates Steal Tuna Cargo From Fishermen
A Vietnamese tuna crew landed in port this week reporting a foreign pirate attack that rammed and robbed their vessel of fuel, equipment, and 1,200kg of tuna. According to Thanhnien News, 10...
Ecuador Zero Duty Passed By EU Parliament
News is in from Brussels, as the European Parliament has just passed a resolution that means Ecuador will be holding on to its zero duty trade on canned tuna with the EU. After panic in Manta,...
Sri Lankan Tuna Industry Prepares For EU Ban
The Sri Lankan tuna industry appears to be getting itself ready for an EU ban to come into action next month, despite claiming that it has already met 95 percent of EU requirements for the Jan...
