There will be a direct impact on the tuna processing activity of Mauritius and the Seychelles, should the current yellowfin quotas in the Indian Ocean be sustained, resulting in short supply...
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Tuna Bycatch Feeding Marshall’s Development
Local resources, including tuna bycatch, are being processed into feed for an aquaculture project in the Marshall Islands, in a bid to circumvent high import costs and provide a jump-start to...
World Tuna Day Takes Over At United Nations
World Tuna Day is finally here and people all over the world are celebrating the day that commemorates the importance of sustainably managing tuna stocks and the significance this fish has on...
Yellowfin Catch Cut Causes “Race To Fish” In IO
The formulation of an IOTC agreement for purse seiners to cut their Indian Ocean yellowfin catches by an average of 15 percent this year, is causing a race to fish scenario in the region,...
Trump Tax Cut A Win For TU Profit?
Thai Union is expected to achieve even higher 2017 profit results on the back of Trump’s unveiling of plans to reduce the US corporate tax rate. A leading Asian analyst firm predicts the...
World Tuna Day: Getting Ready For Big Celebrations
Tomorrow sees the event the tuna industry has been waiting for; the first globally recognized World Tuna Day. The occasion will be celebrated all over the world, with its importance...
Greenseas To Finally Fulfill FAD-Free Promise
Australian canned tuna brand Greenseas was the first major brand in the country to promise to stop sourcing tuna caught using FADs in 2012. After failing to stick to its 2015 deadline, it has...
Japan’s Quota Breach Not Over Yet
Japan's fishermen have confirmed predictions by exceeding their immature Pacific bluefin quota for the year, and it seems likely that the country's total catch of this species will continue to...
Indonesia Marks Clear Definition Of Strict IUU Boundary
Allowing for clearer identification of trespassing vessels, Indonesia has agreed with the Philippines to put a stronger mark on the boundaries of the nations’ EEZs. Ultimately, it will help to...
EU Fisheries Policy Found Inconsistently Enforced
There are problems with the design of the control rules of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), which are also being implemented inconsistently by member states, according to the findings...
New US Import Rules: Industry Pushes For Quick Court Decision
A chunk of the US industry is hoping for a quick decision from the ruling judge, as the issue of the implementation of new seafood import rules to boost traceability and reduce IUU, proceeds...
Anova: Sustainability Is More Than Just MSC
European tuna supplier, Anova, believes that the issue of sustainability extends beyond MSC and ASC certifications, stating that other schemes for other sustainability aspects such as...
Industry Set Straight On Mercury & Tuna Debate
Tuna consumption does not cause mercury toxicity, it prevents it, according to scientists that have been studying this issue for over a decade, and were focused on telling the industry their...
MSC On Social Responsibility: “Don’t Want To Over-Promise”
The issue of labor standards was discussed by the MSC at the Seafood Expo Global in Brussels this week, with the organization, celebrating 20 years, stating that if it is to develop social...
High Valuations Slow Down Tuna Business Mergers
Over the last few years there has been a notable slowdown in tuna industry mergers and acquisitions, which is credited not to a lack of appetite, but partly to high valuations of small to...
Frime’s Expansion Plans Amid High Price Predictions
Spanish processor, Frime, is set to boost business in September, with a new European-based tuna production plant. However, company owner Salvador Ramon, has some concerns that it could...
Ensis Hopeful On Getting Back MSC For Yellowfin
Maldivian tuna firm, Ensis fisheries, is focused strongly on getting back MSC certification for its yellowfin catch, stating that it sees big potential for expansion of this product line in...
High-End Brand Offers Exclusive Australian Albacore
A small company based on Australia’s East Coast has become the nation’s only brand exclusively selling Australian caught tuna. The high-end boutique jars are considerably pricier than your...
The Only Tuna Product In Brussels’ Excellence Selection
A product from the Polish brand Graal was the only tuna variant selected for the “Excellence” showcase section of the world’s largest seafood show in Brussels held this week. The Salatino...
Tri Marine Applauds John West Sustainability Ranking
Tuna supplier Tri Marine is congratulating John West Australia’s near top placing in the recently released Greenpeace Australia ranking of canned tuna brands in the Australian market, where it...