A group of NGOs sent a joint statement earlier this month to three European institutions urging them not to change the margin of tolerance levels for catches as EU fisheries' sustainability is...
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Thai Union Increased Bottom-Line By 28 Percent In 2021
Thai Union Group experienced an exceptional 2021 financial performance despite a slight fall in its canned tuna and seafood (ambient) sales. Its overall earnings were THB 8 billion (USD 247.8...
161 Minutes Late Submission Delays Objection Process Against PNA
The objection process against the MSC certification of the PNA FAD fishery is now moving forward after a few weeks of discussion which had been focused on whether a late document submission...
Ecuador Tuna Industry Pledges To Clean Out Galapagos
Major fishing associations in Ecuador have joined forces to launch the Caring for Galapagos project. The initiative aims to reduce marine contamination such as drifting FADs as well as assist...
Brazilian Handline Fishery Boosting Sustainability With New FIP
A new tuna FIP has been started in the waters of Brazil. The project was launched by the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) in partnership with Sea Delight LLC and Prime Seafood...
Human-grade Tuna For Korean Cats & Dogs
The first tuna product by premium pet food company BM Smile is on the Korean market: Pure Tuna Sticks. It is distributed under its brand Pethroom and is made from fresh and clean raw white...
American Heavy Tuna Users Invited To Claim From COSI
Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) and its parent company, Thai Union, recently settled a legal case brought by end payers which related to the price-fixing of canned tuna in the US. Now,...
Do Not Miss: Fisherwoman Reels In 1,000 Pound Bluefin
Amazing! Michelle Bancewicz Cicale, a fisherwoman from New Hampshire, US, hooked a giant bluefin of 1,000 pounds (453.6 kg) on her fishing trip some days ago. She single-handedly reeled in the...
Thai Union’s Alt-Seafood Move – Why?
Why would the world’s number one canned tuna producer want to enter a small niche market such as alternative seafood that requires investing millions of dollars; a market that competes with...
Strong Demand For Nestlé’s Vuna In Europe
The world's largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, has said that its recently launched plant-based tuna alternative, Garden Gourmet Vuna, saw strong demand in 2021. The organization...
US Pouch Imports Reached New Peak In 2021
The American demand for tuna pouches is stronger than ever with data showing that imports reached a peak last year. This is unlike the downward trend seen in canned tuna deliveries to the...
Pre-Agreement For Spanish Cannery Workers Refused By CCOO
Last Thursday, the pre-agreement reached with Spanish canners was not accepted by one of the negotiating unions, CCOO. Gender discrimination in Spanish plants is one of the reasons its workers...
15 Million Invested In New Tuna Plant On Azores Island
This week, Portuguese Freitasmar Group began the construction of the Conseran tuna plant on the Island of Pico, Azores. The company bought the cannery in 2021 from Cofaco, which closed its...
EU Parliament Wants Temporary Withdrawal Of 0% Duty For Filipino Tuna
The European Parliament (EP) by a large majority once again condemned the human rights situation in the Philippines. But this time, the legislative body has put its foot down and called on the...
Dongwon F&B Reports Drop In 2021 Net Income
Dongwon canned tuna is a household name in Korea and the product is also well-known throughout international markets. The producer, Dongwon F & B, has reported KWN 69.1 billion (USD 57.8...
French Island’s Heritage Cannery To Expand With New Building
A brand new processing tuna and seafood plant is being built for Conserverie Hennequin on the French island of Île d'Yeu. The premise, which is expected to be completed by 2023, will allow the...
US Canneries Shifting Their Sourcing Of Pre-cooked Loins
The amount of pre-cooked loins imported into the US shrank by one-third in 2021. Still, the figures indicate that US domestic canned tuna production was quite stable and almost returned at the...
Philippines Looking For International Investment In Tuna Plants
Philippines’ Department of Agriculture is urging foreign investors to take an interest in the country’s fisheries sector, especially tuna. Agriculture Secretary, William Dar, who is...
EU Fishery Policy Still Has A Major Loophole
Accurate calculation of catches is essential for keeping count of fish stocks and managing them sustainably. Some experts are saying that the EU still has a loophole that needs immediate...
World’s Food Staples Costing More Than Ever
Global food staples such as edible oils, dairy, and coffee are costing more than ever according to the latest price data. The UN Food and Agriculture (FAO) organization stated that the indices...