The Canary Islands based companies Sociedad Cooperativa del Mar Pesca Restinga (PESCARESTINGA) and Cofradia De Pescadores Nuestra Señora De Los Reyes (Cofradia de La Restinga) have joined the...
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Stronger Baht Hurts Thailand’s EU Exports
Thai canned tuna exports to the EU have suffered in the first quarter of 2018 with shipments down considerably compared to the previous year. Major processor in the nation, Thai Union, has put...
Strong Demand Drives Indian Ocean Price Rise
Prices paid for skipjack raw material in the IO hub of the Seychelles have recently inched up after declining from July concluded levels. The yellowfin market has taken similar recent upward...
Trade War Could Boost Chinese Euthynnus Exports To US
As the trade war between the US and China continues to intensify, Chinese exports of tuna-like species such as Euthynnus Affinis and Auxis Thazard could get a further boost. The ongoing trade...
IN BRIEF: The End Of Classic British Sandwich As We Know It?
With the impact of leaving the EU without a deal still being assessed, one possible casualty of a no-deal Brexit could be the classic British sandwich, according to Politico. That is because...
Analyst Expects TU Profit Margin Recovery To Continue
Following the release of Thai Union’s (TU) second-quarter results that showed a recovery in profit margin, Bualuang Securities has said that the trend is likely to continue in the second half...
EPO Skipjack Catch Picks Up, But Still Far Behind
Skipjack landings in the Eastern Pacific Ocean have gained some pace over the last couple of months but continue to lag significantly behind 2017 levels. While canners in the region have...
Social Media Criticized Panamanian Seiner Proven Innocent
A Panamanian flagged tuna purse seiner, which was thrashed on social media amid allegations of illegal fishing in Colombian waters, had been issued the necessary permits and international...
German Drugstore Chain Starts Selling MSC Certified Tuna
The German drugstore market chain, dm-drogerie markt, has stocked its shelves with MSC certified tuna from the brand Followfish. This is the first time the retailer, which was founded in 2007,...
FAO Backs Philippines Govt. On IUU Fight
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has backed the Philippine government’s efforts against IUU fishing. In a statement released on Tuesday, the FAO said that it recognizes the Asian...
$100 Change In Bangkok Skipjack Price
After the market showed some steadying in late July, the Bangkok whole round skipjack price has taken another tumble, on the back of good catching rates and slow demand. The latest deals...
Costa Rican State Taken To Court Over Cheap Foreign Licenses
A politician from Costa Rica has taken the state to court as he accuses Costa Rica’s fisheries department of giving away cheap licenses to foreign fishing vessels and as a result, leaving the...
Should The EPO Purse Seine Capacity Be Cut?
According to WWF US, IATTC members should commit to reduce authorized fleet capacity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean by 10 percent each year. By following its guidelines, the NGO believes this...
Vegan Seafood Continues To Attract Investor Interest
Vegan seafood companies are continuing to see significant interest from investors, with Good Catch Foods the latest to receive funding. Good Catch will utilize the Series A funding to advance...
Most Believe FADs Are Fishing Gear
FADs are fishing gear, according to nearly 60 percent of Atuna readers. This is in agreeance with some RFMOs, however, there are also a number of other parties in the industry that do not...
Alliance Exec Claims No Violation Of Corporation Code
Jonathon Dee, former Alliance Select President, is confident that he would be cleared of any charges relating to the alleged violation of Corporation Code of the Philippines. The Philippine...
IN BRIEF: Tuna Truck Crashes
Heavy rain has caused a truck in Mexico to crash. The truck was carrying cans of tuna which have reportedly been damaged from the accident.
IN BRIEF: TU Invests In Feed Business
Thai Union (TU) disclosed to the Stock Exchange that it has invested in the shrimp and fish feed business through two separate transactions. TU acquired a 51 percent stake in TMAC Co., a...
Fleets Travelling Further But Catching Less
A new study has revealed that fishing fleets have more than doubled the distance travelled to fishing grounds but during this time, catch rates have dramatically declined. Over 90 percent of...
Parties Gear Up For London Hearing On Echebastar MSC
Spanish tuna fishing firm, Echebastar, as well as the objectors to its MSC certification pursuit, will meet tomorrow in London for the first Independent Adjudicator (IA) hearing on its latest...