Growth in the consumption of tuna and other fishery products has led one international tuna producer to announce its expansion into new export markets, including Russia, China, Vietnam,...
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Alliance Tuna And The Revelation Of Its Company Secrets
The management of one Asian tuna processor has failed to convince the court that minority shareholders in the firm are guilty of Revealing Secrets with Abuse of Office. Filed last year, former...
Up For Grabs: $3,000 For Tuna Talent
Resident tuna life lovers in the PNA have until April 28th to submit any tuna related art, poems, stories, music, dances, performances, or films for the 2015 World Tuna Day’s Art & Talent...
Is Ensuring FAD-Free Possible?
One of the main issues behind the ongoing FAD-free debate is the absence of certification systems or independent controls that ensure tuna is caught without FADs. But even with the means we...
How Tuna Makes Pacific Islands Benefit In More Than Just Money
Small Pacific islands are currently raking in up to 50 percent of their entire national revenue solely from the fisheries sector, and for some this is the only significant income. But one...
Pacifical CEO: A Drop In Artificially High Prices Can Only Be Positive
Lower prices for MSC certified tuna is an all-round win says Pacifical CEO, Henk Brus. Not just for the PNA nations, but for the overall development and scale of sustainable tuna. He stresses...
Private FADs In US Waters – A New Trend?
Doubts are being raised as to whether an ongoing proliferation of privately anchored FADs, scattered throughout US waters, is having any impact on the seasonal migration of tunas. According to...
Attempts To Stop ‘FAD-Free’ Expansion In EU?
Two Spanish members of the European Parliament have submitted queries to the Commission in light of a statement previously raised regarding the expansion of FAD-free labeled tuna products in...
USD 247,000 Tuna Industry Donation To Politicians Raises Eyebrows
A donation in the shape of USD 250,000 has raised eyebrows as it recently passed from tuna industry to political party. The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA)...
Instagram: A Platform To Pinpoint IUU?
Instagram, the photo diary social stage, offers thousands of amazing and insightful pictures that accurately portray how tuna fishing, processing and trade go down in the field. Here are more...
Why US Officials Stamped IUU On Ecuadorian Tuna
Ecuador’s fishing industry has two years to clean up its act, or it could face a trade ban on fisheries products, including pouched and canned tuna, heading to the US market, says NOAA. Hot...
Oil Production A Threat To Local Tuna Fishermen?
One West African nation has a serious problem on its hands; production of tuna and other fish, which for many are a lifeline in avoiding malnutrition, could be at risk from the offshore...
A New Fast Food Chain That Only Sells Fish?
A fast food chain dedicated solely to selling tuna and other fishery products is set to be launched in India, with its first branch opening this week. Fisheries Minister Babu Bokhiria opened...
77 Percent Of EPO Tuna Catch IUU?
A number of top tuna fleets have been hit with a curve ball, as the US authorities identify six nations as engaging in IUU fishing. Its report could brand around 77 percent of total EPO tuna...
Majuro Wants Bigger Cut Of Tuna Transshipment Monies
The significant economic spin-off from the Western Pacific’s biggest tuna transshipment port could be redirected, as the local Majuro government fights to receive more income and increased...
The Top 5 Tuna Books On Amazon
In recent years there have been endless papers and reports published on tuna, recipe books that have no end, and ‘conservation awareness’ publications that don’t appear to have had quite the...
Thai Union Shares Under Performing In Bullish Market
Thai Union (TUF:TB) shares’ performance have disappointed as investors suffer a marginal loss. While the decline is modest, the firm’s stock trend shows sharp contrast to the average strong...
Filipino Processor Accused Of Abandoning Its IUU Crew
As many as 43 Filipino tuna fishermen will be going home next week after being detained by Indonesian authorities for six months, but a union says it is not thanks to their employer, which...
Anova Takes First Fair Trade Tuna To US Market
US consumers will soon be able to get their hands on the first batch of tuna products certified under the international Fair Trade program, which will be offered in the aisles of Safeway...
MSC Upgrades Chain Of Custody To Higher Standards
Consumer facing tuna companies are set to benefit as MSC revises and updates its chain of custody standards, and adds a new choice to its certification menu. Taking on board the feedback of...