A tuna importer located in Queens, New York, has received a warning from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on concerns of insanitary frozen bigeye tuna. In June, the FDA conducted an...
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Will Brazil’s EU Export Ban Impact Tuna?
Brazil’s government has put a temporary ban on fish exports from the country to the EU, as food safety regulation audits conducted by the European Commission revealed several issues in the...
US Blocks Two Asian Exporters Over Hepatitis Fears
Two Asian fresh and frozen tuna distributors have been blocked from delivering their products to the United States, as several of their references were found to contain the hepatitis A virus....
Allegations Of EU-Wide Illegal Tuna Trade Network
A total of 5,000 kilos of bluefin is allegedly smuggled into Malta every week and exported to other EU states. This fraudulent practice causes possible risks to the legal trade of the species,...
5 Emerging Trends To Boost 2018 Tuna Sales
Tuna firms looking to boost their sales next year may want to look out for the following trends that have been highlighted by food and drink industry researchers. Lu Ann Williams, Director of...
Histamine Alerts Reduced After EU Warning
Nearly two months have passed since the EU demanded that Spain implement measures to end tuna treatment practices that could cause food poisoning. In the same time period, no cases of...
Study: Fish Consumption Linked To Better Language Skills In Children
A recent Norwegian study found moderate seafood consumption during pregnancy is linked to better language and communication skills in children. The study consisted of 2,239 pregnant women who...
German Facilities Checked As Yellowfin Coloring Issue Heats Up
German Health authorities are inspecting tuna processing plants in response to growing concerns from the EU DG MARE, over what has been classed as fraudulent treatment of fresh and frozen tuna...
German Facilities Checked As Yellowfin Coloring Issue Heats Up (2)
German Health authorities are inspecting tuna processing plants in response to growing concerns from the EU DG MARE, over what has been classed as fraudulent treatment of fresh and frozen tuna...
US Salmonella Recall Snowballs, 30 People Sick
Reports of 30 people across the US falling ill are now being linked to consumption of recalled yellowfin tuna that is feared to be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The recent callback of...
Seiner Operators Insist Catch Is Fit For Fresh
Spanish purse seine fleet representatives are defending the quality of their catch, amid EU authority inspections that are taking place throughout the industry. The European Commission DG...
NYC Michelin Star Restaurant Warned Over “Injurious” Skipjack
New York’s most expensive restaurant, Masa, has received a warning letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as serious violations were found in relation to the sanitary...
EU’s New Crackdown On Injection Can Hit Entire Industry
EU authorities are reportedly inspecting tuna processing companies in Spain, after the European Commission recently exposed widespread fraudulent practice regarding defrosted and injected...
Frozen Yellowfin Recalled In US Over Salmonella Concerns
Frozen yellowfin tuna is being recalled from outlets in several states in the US after salmonella bacteria was found in the fish following random testing. The recall comes from US seafood...
Billion $ Growth In Sight For Canned Seafood Sales
The global canned seafood market is expected to grow by billions of dollars over the next few years, and increasing evidence that consumers favor health and convenient foods is the main factor...
Chancerelle Recalls Tuna Jars Over Possible Glass Segments
There are many reasons for recalling processed tuna, such as high content of histamine, presence of listeria or salmonella. This time, however, the motive for the alert to buyers of the Auchan...
Massive Tuna Fraud: EU Demands Spain Takes Action
The EU is demanding Spain to implement measures to get an end to fraudulent practices in the tuna industry after a series of food poisoning incidents across Europe have been related to the...
Spanish Firm Investigated After Tuna Histamine Scare
A Spanish company is under investigation for having supplied tuna with elevated levels of histamine, thought to have caused food poisoning in over one hundred people across Europe. Alerts on...
3 Emerging Trends To Accelerate Tuna Sales
The canned seafood market is predicted to see notable value growth in the next four years, and the three emerging trends expected to drive this indicate the potential for a tuna sales boost...
Tuna Sushi: Attracting The New Wave Of Vegans Too?
American supermarket chain, Whole Foods is looking to add vegan-friendly tuna to its sushi bars next month. The tuna alternative, Ahimi, is made from a handful of ingredients including non-GMO...