The Pacific Islands and EU are manifesting their roles in curbing human rights violations of fishers at sea. Discussions started on Monday at Nadi Islands in Fiji to put its money where its...
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StarKist Soon On American Samoa’s Shelves?
StarKist invited a delegation of American Samoa govermental officials to its headquarters in Reston Virginia, to discuss introducing the brand’s items in the US territory's outlets and to...
Japanese Fishing Company Heads Detained Over Bluefin Scam
Top executives from two Japanese fishing companies are accused of failing to report part of their bluefin catch to the local prefectural government. Tadaaki Nitta and Kazumi Sasaki – heads of...
Only Dongwon In Line To Acquire Korean McDonald’s
Dongwon Group wants to acquire McDonald’s Korea. The Group’s holding company, Dongwon Industries, is the only preliminary bidder according to the tender dated January 17. The company has begun...
First Indian Ocean FAD Ban Will Heavily Impact Canneries
Last week's Special Session for FAD management in the Indian Ocean (IO) ended with the landmark decision of a 72-day dFAD closure despite vigorous pushbacks from seiner fishing nations. While...
Ghana Faces Shortage Under FAD Ban
The FAD closure established by ICCAT is causing a shortage in supply to the Ghanaian tuna industry, complained the Ghana Tuna Association (GTA). The 72-day ban, for the fourth year, is ongoing...
Indian Small-Scale Boats Land Exceptional Catch As Season Starts
After a long hiatus, gillnet boats of Kasimedu, located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, are back in operation as the fishing season began last week. The capture will likely be at...
StarKist’s New CEO Shifts Focus
Chae-Ung Um, just one month at the helm as StarKist’s President and CEO, announced the company’s focus will not be limited to the US but will also enlarge its activities in the South American...
PAFCO Stays Positive Despite Consecutive Losses
Heavy losses incurred by the Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) over the past five years will not hamper its operations. A recent meeting indicates that the Fiji government and state-owned PAFCO...
Inflation Forces Hagoromo To Hike Price Of Its Tuna Products
Tuna company Hagoromo has announced a price hike of 4.8 to 25 percent, excluding tax, for 65 tuna products in 2023. This includes the popular ‘Sea Chicken’. In a press release, the company...
Thai Canners Increase Exports Despite Higher Price
Thai processors improved their business with nine percent more canned tuna sold in 2022 and at a higher average price. This proves that their buyers are less sensitive to amounts than what was...
Maldives Enlarge Frozen Skipjack Export In 2022
Maldives exported one percent fewer tuna in 2022 than in the previous year. But the shipments of frozen skipjack increased. A recent statistic published by the Monetary Authority of Maldives...
Mexican Pole & Liners Accuse US Fishers Of Plundering
A group of Mexican fishermen is pointing fingers at North American recreational fishers for plundering bluefin in their waters. The activity has exasperated members of a Mexican tuna...
US Seiners Want American Samoa Licenses To Avoid FAD Ban
US purse seiners have demanded that the American Samoan government issue licenses to land fish in the island nation. The administration bill submitted to the Samoan legislature Fono points out...
John West Hires New International Marketing Director
British tuna brand, John West, has announced Vikki Babb as its new International Marketing Director. Babb will handle marketing strategies for the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and other...
The Man Behind The “John Burton Factor”
Ahead of IOTC’s Special Session on FAD management, much controversy has been kicked up, especially over drifting FADs utilized by the EU purse seiner fleet in the Indian Ocean. Spanish...
Thai Yellowfin Purchases Continue To Fall
Thai import figures show that the purchase of frozen whole round yellowfin continued its decline in 2022. China lost most of its business in Bangkok. Last year, Thai processors bought 6,401...
Balanced Supply & Demand Keeps SKJ1.8:BKK Level
There is continuing tepid demand for frozen whole round skipjack from processors in Thailand, which is partially responsible for the lukewarm trading in Bangkok. A balanced supply and demand...
Tuna Brands Thrive On Social Media As TV Ads Take A Backseat
Television advertising has been an integral part of tuna brands' marketing strategies. With newer technological advances and the availability of easy, handy devices, TV has lost its...
Tunago Seeks MSC For Pacific Albacore, Bigeye, And Yellowfin
Taiwanese fishing company Tunago Fishery Co. Ltd. – with longliners flagged to Vanuatu – is seeking the MSC blue logo for its fleet's albacore, bigeye, and yellowfin catch. The UoA is for all...