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EROSKI Supermarkets To Offer Private Label MSC Yellowfin Canned Tuna
Spanish co-op chain EROSKI has introduced the first reference for MSC-certified line-caught yellowfin in olive oil under its brand in its stores and online. The news was announced on...
EU Tuna Sector Reiterates Importance Of Science-Based Decisions In RFMOs
European fishing industry representative Europêche highlighted how scientific evaluations in RFMOs are key to tuna fisheries management. Scientists and tuna sector professionals pointed out...
Seychelles Tuna Catches Remain Stable, Distant Water LL Fleet Shrinking
Seychelles-flagged vessels’ tuna catches have remained stable over the last three years. The number of seiners operating in this fishery has remained the same from 2019 to 2023, but the...
Grupo Consorcio’s Bonito Del Norte Most Popular Among Spaniards
Spanish tuna company Consorcio has reiterated its position in the national market by being the “most chosen” Bonito del Norte (albacore) product. Market research company Kantar Worldpanel...
Maruha Nichiro Announces Change In Leadership Roles
Japanese bluefin and seafood giant Maruha Nichiro recently announced a change in its top executive leadership. Sadahiko Hanzawa, who was the Representative Director and Executive Vice...
European Parliament Approves EU-Cape Verde Fisheries Deal
The European Parliament Committee on Fisheries approved a fishing deal between the EU and Cape Verde. It is a critical deal for the EU tuna fleet fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. The meeting...
UK & Irish Consumers Bought More MSC Canned Tuna In 2024
UK and Irish shoppers increased their purchases of MSC-certified tuna, especially in the canned category last year. The Marine Stewardship Council attributed this to the significant growth in...
Europêche Tuna Group Director Will Address Challenges Of EU Fleets At ETC2025
Lower tuna catches in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans will be discussed at the European Tuna Conference on May 5 at the ICAB building in Barcelona. Atuna introduces Session III panelist...
Marshall Islands Establishes First Marine Protected Area
The Marshall Islands recently announced a 48,000 square kilometers marine protected area (MPA) around its northernmost atolls: Bikar and Bokak. The Pacific island nation, with a tuna-rich EEZ,...
IUU Fishing Fleets “Main Culprits” In Depleting Somalia’s Yellowfin Stocks
Rampant IUU fishing within Somalia’s waters is exhausting its tuna stock, mainly yellowfin. A new report from ENACT Africa highlighted how illegal practices are affecting the African nation’s...
Dongwon Introduces Affordable Gift Sets For Lunar New Year
Koreans are celebrating the annual Lunar New Year today. Dongwon F&B has introduced over 100 gift sets which could be presented to loved ones during the festive season. The company is...
Qatar Buyers Purchased More Canned Tuna In 2024
In 2024, the Qatari buyers imported 2,700 tons of ambient tuna, up 44 percent compared to the previous year. Thai canneries were the main suppliers to this market. There have been noticeable...
Hawaii Legislators Pushing For Tighter Rules On Imported Ahi Tuna
Legislators in Hawaii want stricter labeling requirements for imported raw ahi tuna, which they claim are carbon dioxide-treated unlike fish from Hawaii fisheries. US fishermen are looking...
Parlevliet Family Becomes Sole Owner Of P&P Group
Dutch company Parlevliet & Van der Plas(P&P) has undergone a huge transformation as the Van der Plas family sold its shares to the Parlevliet family, the latter is now the sole owner...
Hagoromo’s New Ad Says “Tuna Is For Everyday”
Japanese tuna brand Hagoromo Foods’ newest ad kicked off today. The video features popular Japanese television actress Kasumi Arimura promoting the company’s Sea Chicken brand under which it...
Dakartuna’s Controversial Pole-And-Liner Fleet Opts For MSC Assessment
Dakartuna Atlantic pole-and-line tuna fishery has entered an MSC assessment. The Announcement Comment Draft Report (ACDR) for the fishery was published by the CAB, Kiwa España S.L.U, on...
Maldives And Sri Lanka Want To Boost Tuna Ties
The Maldives and Sri Lanka joined forces last Wednesday to enhance cooperation in fisheries of tuna and other seafood. Masood Imad, High Commissioner of the Maldives to Sri Lanka, and...
EU Canned Tuna Exports Were Mainly Destined For European Buyers
The majority of the canned tuna sold by EU processors and traders in the first nine months of 2024 were destined to nations within the economic bloc. Only 6.3 percent was sold to other world...
Vietnamese Tuna Industry Keeps Fingers Crossed As 2025 Begins
The Vietnamese tuna industry claims to have had a good 2024 and has begun its efforts to make the most of this year. However, the industry faces several challenges that need to be addressed to...