The Philippines will soon adopt Japanese technology to farm Euthynnus affinis, commonly known as mackerel tuna. During the early part of this year, trial runs will...
Tuna Farming News
Diving Into Colombia’s Latest Tuna Market Developments
During the first day of the upcoming Americas Tuna Conference, Miguel Ángel Rosales García, International Commercial Director of Atunes y Enlatados del Caribe (ATUNEC), will dive into one...
Low Tuna Price Tempers Maruha’s H1 Profit
The first-half year (H1) figures of Japanese Maruha Nichiro, one of the world’s largest seafood companies, show a lower profit which the firm directly relates to low tuna raw...
Loopholes In ICCAT Rules Feed Illegal Bluefin Trade
In ‘The 2018 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Trade Scandal’ report, Gilles Hosch states that the Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) for Atlantic bluefin used by ICCAT leaves loopholes that fishers...
New Large Bluefin Farm Planned In La Manga
Spain’s biggest bluefin farming player is preparing to open a new farm close to the northern end of La Manga del Mar Menor in Murcia, Spain. The news comes just under two months...
Maltese Bluefin Farming Sector Sees Growth
Despite the sea slime controversy that had put Malta’s aquaculture industry in the spotlight, the sector grew by almost a fifth last year with a total output of EUR 239.2 million (USD 265...
Major Shifts Expected To Affect Americas’ Tuna Business
The tuna sector within North and Latin America is changing. Various recent events have had major effects on the industry or could well cause future turmoil...
Join The Exhibitors At Americas Tuna Conference 2020
At the upcoming third edition of Atuna’s Americas Tuna Conference, Marine Instruments and Luthi Machinery will be exhibitors, presenting their products and services to...
Hatcheries Threatening Health Of Wild Tuna Stocks?
Hatcheries raise tuna for commercial purposes but it can also harm the wild stock. In the wild, a weak tuna will probably not spawn, thus it will not pass on its weak genes....
Major Global Tuna Highlights September 2019
In September, skipkjack prices that were showing recovery in different markers turned bearish. The developments in the civil and criminal US price-fixing case lawsuits...
Violent Storm Results In Escape Of 9,000 Bluefin
A bluefin ranching company in Spain is facing a loss of millions after a violent storm, the Cold Drop, destroyed eight tuna fattening cages, which led to the consequent escape...
Sea Slime Controversy Hits Maltese Tuna Farms
Authorities in Malta are holding bluefin farms partly responsible for sea slime that has been plaguing the country's coastline for the past few weeks. Recently, photos and videos of...
Major Spanish Tuna Company Opposes Malta’s Involvement In Bluefin Probe
The Maltese tuna lobby is appealing the Spanish court’s refusal to let them take part in the ongoing case about illegal sales of wild-caught bluefin. However, bluefin ranching giant,...
Croatian Kali Tuna Opens New Plant In Hong Kong
Kali Tuna, a Croatian-based bluefin company owned by Japanese firm, J-trading Inc., is expanding its presence in Asia. It is opening a new Hong Kong-based facility intended to serve as a hub...
Americas Tuna Conference 2020: Industry At A Crossroads
Atuna is pleased to announce the organization of the 3rd edition of the Americas Tuna Conference, which will be taking place on February 6th and 7th, 2020, once again in Panama City, at...
Bluefin Caught Feasting In Norwegian Salmon Farm
A hungry bluefin broke into a salmon farm in Norway thinking it was entering a royal feast but ended up having its last meal. The 233 kilogram (514...
Israel Funding Bluefin Farming Research
The Israeli government is setting aside ILS 90 million (USD 25.6 million) to fund the National Center for Mariculture (NCM) in Eilat to raise bluefin in...
CEO Opens Up About Spanish-Maltese Tuna Scam
A recent Spanish investigation has suggested that many tons of wild-caught bluefin were illegally sold as if they originated from Maltese tuna farms. The Federation of...
XingHe Diversification Into Tuna Put On Hold
China-based edible oil producer, XingHe Holdings Bhd, has for the moment paused its plans to diversify into tuna processing due to the company’s joint-venture partners facing some...
Major Global Tuna Highlights July 2019
The global tuna community in the month of July had much to talk about ranging from the stagnant prices for skipjack and yellowfin in main trading markets, Bolton...