The European Commission is urging the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to increase quotas for Atlantic bluefin tuna, as it states this would fit in line...
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Italy’s Strong Demand Good News For Spanish Canners
Italian buyers have continued to show solid demand for canned tuna imports, and processors in nearby nation Spain are benefitting most from the boost, at least when it comes to the volume of...
Alliance Battles Price Pressures & Climbs Back To Profit
Major Philippine tuna canner, Alliance Select Foods International, has climbed back into profit during this year’s third quarter, creating a big gap between last year’s losses. Despite...
Malaysia Wants Investors To Help Expand Tuna Catches 40-Fold
The Malaysian government is urging foreign investors and the domestic industry to join forces to increase the amount of tuna landed in the country. Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry...
Jealsa Credits Strong Sales To Increased Consumption
Spanish canned tuna firm Jealsa is crediting its positive financial results to increased canned fish production, with tuna playing the lead role. This has been linked to rising consumption of...
The Buyers Softening Thai Canners’ Losses
With most major markets having cut down their Thai canned tuna imports this year, there are just two big buying nations that have shown increased demand. A notable rise in purchases from...
Coalition To Convert Indonesian P&L To MSC
The Walton Family Foundation and ISSF recently initiated processing forums in Indonesia in a bid to make small-scale tuna fisheries in the nation more sustainable. Now, the Walmart founder is...
Trader Joe’s Not Backing Down In Underfilling Case
US discount retailer Trader Joe’s is not giving up on dismissing claims that it has underfilled cans of its private label tuna. The retailer is arguing that new complaints are based on...
Are IO Catch Quotas Harming Juvenile Yellowfin?
The measure to reduce pressure on yellowfin stock in the Indian Ocean has actually incentivized FAD use, a source has told Atuna, and could therefore result in more juvenile yellowfin being...
No Extra High Seas Access For US Seiners, Say Majority
Due to struggles the US purse seine fleet has reportedly faced in the Western Pacific, an American Samoa fisheries official suggested the solution would be to give vessels access to other high...
Century’s Solid Profits Pull Shares Out Of Slump
Century Pacific’s sturdy financial results have lifted the firm’s share value considerably, pulling it up from a sharp slump recorded in this month’s first days. Looking over the last 18...
PNA Nation Works To Boost Domestic Catch
One of the eight PNA nations is making steps to further develop its own domestic tuna fishing operations. With one of the most tuna-rich EEZs on its doorstep, Tuvalu’s Fisheries Department...
In-Store Sushi Pushes Up UK Fresh Tuna Sales
A notable rise in retail sales of fresh tuna in the UK has been witnessed over the last year, with the most significant growth noted in the sushi segment. Fresh tuna is relatively new in...
Relocation & Expansion Lift Chinese Pingtan’s Profits
The addition of four new tuna longliners to its fleet is part of the reason Pingtan Marine Enterprise, one of China’s largest fishing firms, has posted much stronger profit results for the...
Japanese Seiner Catches Fire In PNA Waters
A Japanese-flagged tuna purse seiner reportedly caught fire whilst fishing south of Kosrae, an island in the Federated States of Micronesia. The cause of the fire is unknown and those on board...
Crackdown On Dolphin Trade To Protect Tuna Exports To EU
Around 20 dolphins were rescued from captivity earlier this month in Rapata Village of the Solomon Islands, as part of a joint police and fisheries operation. The release was conducted not...
Walmart Next Customer For PNA/Pacifical Tuna?
A visit from Walmart officials to the Marshall Islands capital has sparked belief that MSC certified Pacifical co-branded tuna from the PNA will be found on the shelves of one of the world’s...
New Seiners To Strengthen Dongwon’s Leading Fleet
Two new purse seiners will be joining the already more than 40 vessel strong tuna fishing fleet operating under the Dongwon Industries umbrella, with the company hoping to boost its potential...
“ICCAT Should Not Return To Bad Habits Of The Past”
A potential increase in the catch quota for Atlantic bluefin is one of the main points on the agenda of the imminent ICCAT meeting in Marrakesh. Although scientists are recommending a...
Study: Fish Consumption Linked To Better Language Skills In Children
A recent Norwegian study found moderate seafood consumption during pregnancy is linked to better language and communication skills in children. The study consisted of 2,239 pregnant women who...