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Branded Sales Boost Century’s Profit
Leading Filipino canned food producer Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) has significantly boosted its nine month net income, partly due to the expansion of its branded food business. The...
MSC Certification Too Expensive For Japan?
The cost of MSC certification is an “obstacle” for fisheries in Asian countries, and is the major reason that Marine Eco-Label Japan (MEL Japan) is preferred as an alternative, according to...
How Can The EU Represent Conflicting Views On FADs?
With some of the most conflicting opinions on Atlantic conservation measures coming from within the EU itself, it begs the question as to how one entity and one mandate can truly reflect the...
EU: “We Don’t Want To Punish Thailand”
With Thailand's yellow card status on IUU now stretching the length of over 18 months, the likelihood that it will progress to a red card sanction is low, EU sources indicate to Atuna, as long...
Walmart Suppliers To Appear In Court Over Human Trafficking Allegations
A lawsuit against several seafood suppliers to the major US retail chain Walmart, made by alleged victims of human trafficking, has been ordered to proceed by a California federal court...
ICCAT To Break From Tradition Of Slow Unanimous Decision Making?
There is chance for increased and faster resolutions within ICCAT meetings, as the results of a brand new performance review on the Commission are set to be tabled during this week's...
Bumble Bee Appears In Top Workplace List
Major US canned tuna firm Bumble Bee has been recognized for the way it treats its employees and has gained a spot on The San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplaces 2016 list. The list is based...
MSC Applies For GSSI Recognition
A four-week public consultation has begun, after the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) has started its ‘benchmark’ report for MSC. GSSI evaluates seafood certification schemes, and...
ICCAT: Will Lack Of Scientific Advice Hurt Some Seiner Fleets?
As the ICCAT 20th Special meeting heads into the afternoon session, there is concern from some French fleet representatives that a lack of scientific advice to the Commission could hinder the...
“Push For Stricter FAD Limits Is Competition Based”
The ICCAT 20th Special Meeting kick-started today, and sees the Commission celebrate 50 years in existence. As ever, FADs are high on the agenda, with measures proposed to see more control...
How Can PNG Increase Domestic Production?
Tuna canneries in the PNG are now being reviewed and audited as part of the government’s bid to increase domestic tuna production. Mao Zeming, PNG’s Fisheries Minister, told parliament last...
STANDPOINT: Expand The WCPFC Fad Ban
We would like to have your view this week on the following standpoint: THE ANNUAL FOUR MONTH WCPFC FAD BAN SHOULD BE MAINTAINED OR EXPANDED Vote next time you visit our homepage and make your...
Atuna Readers: Injecting Tuna Should Be Illegal
Last week we wanted to know your opinion on injecting tuna with additives, asking in our latest poll if you agreed or disagreed with the following standpoint: Injecting tuna loins with...
Discounters Steal More UK Tuna Sales
The German discounters in the UK, Aldi and Lidl, are stealing an increasing share of the ambient seafood market in terms of value, a segment led by tuna. These rising stakes in the market come...
What ICCAT Must Agree Next Week
Banning transshipment at sea and mitigating the impact of FADs are now top priorities for ICCAT members in the upcoming 20th Special Meeting next week. WWF has echoed calls that have already...
Will 2016 Set A Record For Skipjack?
After showing a slight incline earlier on, this year’s EPO skipjack catch has now significantly surpassed last year’s tonnages, and is well on route to reaching a new annual high. At just over...
Followfish Cuts Off IO Yellowfin Source To Remain MSC
The demand for MSC in the German market is growing, according to Followfish CEO Jürg Knoll, who also told Atuna that the company is switching its yellowfin supply from the Indian Ocean to the...
CoS Ahead Of Schedule On 2020 Goals?
Major US tuna company Chicken of the Sea (CoS) is claiming to be ahead of schedule when it comes to meeting its sustainability goals. The firm states that it has already met its 2020 target of...
Tuna’s Top UK Sales Spot Snatched
Once number one in the list, tuna has been taken over in popularity on the UK market, having slipped below salmon sales to take second place. In terms of purchase volume, in 2015, tuna product...