Spanish tuna producer Grupo Consorcio is paying tribute to the famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh by promoting its latest line of tuna products in sunflower oil with his artwork. In the...
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Senegal Releases List Of Vessels Authorized To Fish In Its EEZ
Senegal recently published the list of tuna and other seafood fishing vessels that have permission to operate in its EEZ to improve fisheries transparency. A total of 151 vessels – 132...
Calvo Stunts Price To Win Albo Buyers
The Calvo tuna brand is using a price strategy to convince Albo consumers to buy the same quality product but at a lower price. Spanish news sites reported about a new ‘war’ between the two...
Bangkok Tuna Conference Closed Today, Sector Can Leave A “Lasting Legacy”
The World Tuna Trade Conference in Bangkok ended on a hopeful note today. The Chair, Rhea Moss-Christian, said she “hopes that the global tuna industry continues to make a positive impact in...
Bangkok Price On The Way Up
Skipjack trading has picked up at the Bangkok processing hub. Presently, the market is more stimulated. Sources have told Atuna that prices are rising. Contracts are being concluded at USD...
Migrant Workers’ Coalition Pushes For Better Labor Standards
A group of Indonesian and Taiwanese organizations has formed a new coalition to protect the rights of Indonesian migrant workers onboard tuna vessels and ensure them better working conditions....
Readers Predict IOTC’s Stand On FAD Ban
The annual meeting of the IOTC concluded in Bangkok last week. The RFMO made no decision on whether it would implement the controversial 72-day dFAD ban, first adopted in 2023. NGOs such as...
Thai Union Accused Of Mismanagement By Red Lobster
US restaurant chain Red Lobster has accused Thai Union, its majority shareholder and shrimp supplier, of mismanagement that led to a USD 11 million debt which arose from the all-you-can-eat...
IOTC DFAD Measures Not Well-Received By All Involved
Paul de Bruyn, IOTC Executive Secretary, said last week's annual meeting was held in a good atmosphere and cooperation. The agreement on dFAD measures was welcomed by NGOs but not by the...
John West Australia And Pacifical Collaborate In Historical Sustainability Data Exchange
With the historic move to exchange data using GDST, John West Australia and Pacifical, have set a new standard for transparency and sustainability in the tuna industry. Global Dialogue on...
Thai Tuna Industry Does Not Want To Kill EU Canning Sector
One of the biggest questions at the Bangkok tuna conference, which is currently taking place, is what is happening with the EU-Thailand FTA deal. Chanintr Chalisarapong, President of Thai Tuna...
Chinese Tuna Fisheries Seek International Cooperation At Shenzhen Expo
The Shenzhen Fisheries Expo (SFE) concluded on Sunday and executives from hundreds of tuna and seafood companies from different parts of China attended it. The Chinese city Shenzhen, where the...
Bangkok Tuna Conference Opens With Fanfare
The 2024 Bangkok Tuna Conference started off on Monday. Experts at the opening ceremony said that the global tuna sector has an important role in blue transformation. They mainly talked about...
Century Pacific Reports Good Pickup In Private Label Tuna Exports
Philippines food manufacturer Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) is off to a good start this year. It reported that its Q1 revenue closed at PHP 18.2 billion (USD 315.31 million), posting 16...
IOTC Meeting Concludes With Critical Skipjack MP, No Dice On Yellowfin Cutback
After a week of back-and-forth discussions on some of the most critical issues concerning tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean, the annual IOTC meeting concluded today with critical progress on...
FAO Study Warns Of Drop In Tuna Catches In Pacific Islands Due To Climate Change
The revenues of the Pacific Islands are at stake as climate change can cause tuna to move farther away from their EEZs towards the high seas. This was revealed recently by the FAO from the...
CFTO Seiners Rescue IO Small-Scale Fishers In Two Separate Incidents
Two CFTO-owned seiners rescued small-scale fishermen in separate incidents this week in the Indian Ocean. In the first one, the seiner ‘Pendruc,’ noticed a fisherman on an artisanal boat...
Dongwon’s New Canned Tuna Ad Turns Heads
Dongwon F&B recently released a new video featuring renowned Korean singer An Yu-jin to promote its canned tuna product ‘Dongwon Matcham.’ The advertisement, which was released on May 13,...
South And North Pacific Albacore Catches Retain MSC
The clients American Albacore Fishing Association (AAFA) and Western Fishboat Owners Association (WFOA) received an MSC certification for the North and South Pacific albacore catches. Both the...
CFTO Considering Large Pay Cut For Seiner Fleet Crew
French fishing company, CFTO, is planning on cost-cutting measures that spell some worries for its employees. This includes a large reduction in pay for mariners working on board the company’s...