Spain's largest processing firm, Jealsa, has been ordered to pay more than half a million euros due to non-compliance with the conditions for tax exemptions for its tuna imports. This is what...
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Collapse In WCPO Catches Makes SKJ1.8:BKK Take Off
The value of whole round frozen skipjack has shown fast bullish movement over the past three weeks following a drop in supply to the Bangkok tuna processing hub. Sources are saying that...
COSI Urges US Govt To Reconsider “Buy American” Rule For School Lunches
Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) has urged the US Department of Agriculture to exempt canned tuna from the “Buy American” provision for school lunches. It stated that having another...
Azores Govt Compensating Albacore Fishers For Lack Of Storage
The government of Azores will be financially compensating tuna fishers for landing their albacore catches in ports other than the ones where their boats are registered. This is because of the...
Why Is The Price Of WCPO Skipjack Not Going Down?
The price of WCPO skipjack has been staying at a higher value than in the last couple of years. This has been fueled by a drop in fishing effort in this ocean, according to information...
Pacifical Targets GSA Social Certification For 7,000 Purse Seiner Crew
The market development company of the PNA, Pacifical, has announced that it has started the work to get the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) certification for all its fishing operations. This...
Only A Fraction Of MSC Certified Tuna Volume Reaches Consumers
The 2021 MSC annual report showed that the volume of products with the sustainable label increased by more than 50 percent compared to the previous year. The biggest growth was recorded in the...
Lack Of Data & Fishing Fleet Interests Blocking WCPFC Decisions
Ensuring an agreement is reached regarding tuna conservation management measures (CMMs) between Pacific Island countries and distant water fishing nations (DWFNs) has always been challenging...
Wespac Accused Of USD 1.24 Mil In Questionable Use Of Funds
A federal audit by the US Department of Commerce has found that Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Wespac) claimed questionable costs in the expenditure of its funds....
Spanish Chef Presents New Cheese Made With Tuna Sperm
The Spanish chef, Ángel León, presented his latest creation at the food fair of San Sebastián, Gastronómika, which ends today. He wowed attendees when he unveiled a novel creation --...
American Ambient Tuna Sales Show A Strong Q3 Performance
The US market for frozen, fresh, and shelf-stable tuna and seafood products has dropped in value during the first nine months (Q3) of 2021, revealed US-based market research companies, IRI and...
Will WCPFC Members Listen To Scientists On HCR For Skipjack?
Sixty-one percent of the global catches of skipjack (the most consumed tuna) is taken from the WCPO, the largest tuna fishing ground in the world. Even though skipjack is an extremely...
Calvo Expanding Easy Flip Technology After Success In Spain
The Spanish processing group Calvo is preparing to expand its novel ‘Easy Flip’ can, following the success it has had in the local market since it was launched in the first quarter of this...
Thousands Of Dollars In Undeclared Frigate Tuna Seized In Philippines
Authorities at the Filipino port of Davao have seized around 2,300 boxes containing undeclared frozen frigate tuna which were being imported into the country. According to the Bureau of...
US Largest Ports Want To Reduce Pile Up Of Containers With Fines
This month, two of the largest ports in the US, Los Angeles and Long Beach, initiated a plan to start charging extra fees on ocean carriers that fail to clear their containers off the docks....
Spanish Albacore Fishing Reopens: Quota Left Unused
The 2021 Atlantic albacore fishing season in Spain was closed in mid-August by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing, and Food. This meant that at the time it became the shortest campaign in...
Ecuador: Cheap Chinese Loins To Replace Whole Round WCPO Tuna?
Some Ecuadorian canned tuna processors have started importing significant quantities of frozen pre-cooked loins from China. This year in particular, trade of this product has skyrocketed in...
Kiribati Opening Marine Protected Area For Tuna Fishing Controversial
In what could be called a shocking move, the government of Kiribati has decided to lift the closure of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) and allow tuna fishing to take place in one of...
Chile’s Authorities Find Mislabeling In Canned Tuna Brands
A comprehensive study into the compliance of canned tuna products in Chile regarding label information reveals that not all brands show a reliable nutritional table on their packaging. The...
A Combined Maritime Zone In Africa Could Combat IUU Fishing
Tackling illegal fishing in Africa’s waters needs to be a priority, and a combined maritime zone among the countries in this continent might be a way to combat the problem, according to some...