Andrés Arens Hidalgo, Ecuador’s Deputy Minister of Aquaculture and Fisheries, has been appointed President by the IATTC for the next four years. He succeeds Peruvian Tuna Chamber head Alfonso...
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American Samoa Longline Fleet Increased Albacore Catches In 2022
Fishers in all US territories were impacted by high fuel costs in 2022. However, American Samoa longline fishery managed to increase its albacore landings and revenue that year. The StarKist...
60th Anniversary Festival Weekend Honors StarKist Samoa Workers
Several celebration activities have been organized throughout the year for the 60th jubilee of the StarKist plant on American Samoa. The highlight is a special festive weekend taking place on...
CNFC Announces Stable Half Year Net Profit
State-owned CNFC Overseas Fisheries’ half-year figures revealed that its net profit remained stable at CNY 51.93 million (USD 7.13 million) in H1 2023, a slight 0.44 percent drop compared to...
Marshall Islands Longline Fishery Wants Scope Extension For North Pacific Albacore
The Marshall Islands Fishing Venture (MIFV) wants to add North Pacific albacore to its yellowfin and bigeye MSC certification and has asked for a scope extension. The Announcement Comment...
Dongwon Launches Stylish Sesame Oil Canned Tuna
Korean company Dongwon F&B has announced the release of its new ‘Dongwon Matcham,’ a canned tuna product flavored with spicy sesame oil and a “special sauce” that can be consumed as a side...
Consorcio Lauded For Quick Response To Mislabelling Error
The Spanish company Consorcio recently drew flak for providing incorrect website information on its label for tuna traceability. The company promptly responded to the allegations and updated...
The US Seiner Fleet Is Struggling To Survive
The Pacific US large purse seiner fleet currently comprises 13 vessels. The recent US annual report to the WCPFC highlighted that the number of vessels has greatly reduced in the past few...
Industry Anticipates 8th Pacific Tuna Forum Next Month
The much-awaited 8th Pacific Tuna Forum (PTF) that will bring together stakeholders from the industry will begin next month. The two-day event (on September 6 and 7) will be held at Port...
Vietnam’s Tuna Exports Show Resilience Amid Challenges
Vietnam’s tuna exports to major markets like the US continued to slide while business with the EU has gradually begun to rise. The processors reported USD 458 million in revenue in the first...
Aldi US & Consumer Settle Over Dolphin Safe Lawsuit
Aldi Inc and a Californian consumer have agreed on a settlement over a lawsuit brought against the US retailer alleging that it was falsely advertising its private-label tuna as dolphin safe....
PNG Halts Entry Of Deep Sea Mining Firm Nautilus Minerals
Prime Minister James Marape stated that a moratorium has been placed on Nautilus Minerals, meaning it will not be able to carry out any deep-sea mining operations “until scientific evidence...
Bangkok Canners Working At Reduced Capacity, Skipjack Price Dips
The skipjack price in processing hub Bangkok has slightly shifted downwards amid continued low supply and lukewarm demand from canners. Contracts for whole round frozen skipjack from major...
Lab Report Confirms Absence Of Botulism In Tuna
The news of the death of a 22-year-old man in Algeria due to botulism, reportedly after consuming tuna from the Maratun brand, sent shock waves in the North African country. In the latest turn...
Spanish Tuna Fishing Crew Benefits From New Tax Rule
A new personal tax exemption will benefit Spanish purse seine crew on board vessels fishing for tuna outside EU waters. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food announced that sailors...
Will More Countries Stop Buying Japanese Tuna?
Last Thursday, Japan released nuclear-treated wastewater from its Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Pacific, the world’s largest tuna fishing ground. Many nations fear the...
Japan’s Release Of Nuclear Wastewater Alarms Nations, Tuna & Seafood Trade Plunges
More than 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster, Japan released a portion of the treated wastewater in the Pacific on August 24. Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency...
Indonesia Aims For Tax-Free Canned Tuna Trade With Japan
Zulkifli Hasan, Indonesia's Minister of Trade, expressed his wish for Japan to eliminate four tariff lines for canned tuna from Indonesia. Japan has eliminated some duties on canned tuna from...
Frinsa Records Profit And Disburses Carregal Family EUR 22 Mln
The three leading Spanish canners reported an increase in revenue in 2022, but not all could turn that into profit. Third-largest processor Frinsa released its annual results and reported that...
Tourists Rescued From Fire At Italian Historic Tuna Facility
The Italian island of Sicily has been battling wildfires for days. The famous Tonnara of Scopello, an historic establishment that was formerly used by bluefin fishers was engulfed by fire on...