The weather condition that has the strength to seriously impact tuna catches in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO) has now been deemed a sure certainty, with scientists stating its occurrence is...
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Upcoming Massive Reshuffle For US ‘Big 3’?
The US canned tuna market could be set for a huge re-shuffle of its three major brands, as Bumble Bee Seafoods has been put on the auction block by Lion Capital. Could the possible new entry...
French Canners Promise Public Better Traceability
French canneries have finally got together to ensure better traceability of their products, proper labeling and the possibility of more confident and comfortable buyers. Last year, the French...
EU Challenges “Special Conditions” On PNG Tuna Fishing
The global tuna community has recently been shaken up by the EU handing a yellow card on IUU monitoring to the country which has the world’s richest skipjack catching ground: Papua New Guinea....
No Matter What, Activists Say Stop Eating Tuna
For one reason or another, mercury activists seem to find a way to bash light tuna, claiming it can cause risks for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Even now, with the changed mercury...
Bumble Bee On The Auction Block
As much as USD 1.5 billion could be about to change hands as North America’s largest seafood company is being put to auction. According to Reuters, Lion Capital is preparing for the sales...
Pele Promotes Subway Tuna Sandwich In World Cup Commercial
“Tuna Lovers rejoice!” American sandwich giant, Subway, has launched its most recent commercial with a taste of tuna for all sports lovers. The face of the commercial is renowned soccer legend...
Sea Value Confirms Non-Movement On IPO
Despite contrary earlier press reports, Thai-based tuna manufacturer, Sea Value Group, will not be moving to the Thailand Stock Exchange anytime soon. The company’s Senior Vice President,...
Thai Traders Planning Roadshow To Reassure Foreign Buyers
Thailand’s reputation has taken a bashing recently, with reports of political unrest and accusations of slave labor practices hitting the country hard. Fearing that repercussions could spread...
Doomsday Scenario Study: End To Tuna By 2050?
Imagining a world with no tuna might seem hard, but in less than 40 years it could be a reality. A new study has discovered the reason why 90 percent of fish larvae are biologically likely to...
World’s Top Catcher’s EU Exports Drop
With minimal local demand, according to FAO data, the world’s top tuna catching nation’s processed canned tuna is exported in its majority. Major markets including the US, EU, Japan and...
Human Consumption Of Farmed Now More Than Wild
Aquaculture has had a rapid surge over the last 20 years and although it is growing more and more popular, most wild fish prove very hard to raise in captivity. Farmed tuna for example, still...
Pevasa: “Belize Was Used As IUU Example”
After being branded an IUU fishing nation earlier this year, several European importers and retailers have announced that catch certificates mentioning Belize on imports will be refused....
EU Commissioner: Time For Denial Over; Mediterranean Is Heavily Overfished
The EU Commission has been criticizing countries one after the other in regards to sustainability and overfishing, but recent developments have provoked a demanding urgency in their own...
Sustainability Or Money? Purse Seining Dispute Between Political Parties
On the Cook Islands, fishery rival political parties are currently split in debate over the future of purse seining in their EEZ, and discussions center around two issues: sustainability and...
Price Volatility Tuna Traditionally Low, But Not Now
Those in our industry who complain about the recent volatility of tuna prices might have good reason to do so. Studies show that the volatility in tuna prices has been very stable over the...
Bangkok Skipjack Prices Climb Steadily
It’s another healthy climb for the most important market for raw material skipjack tuna. Prices in Bangkok have been rising after an unexpected period of lows earlier in the year. Now, with a...
9 In 10 French Households Purchase Canned Seafood
According to market research studied by the Fédération Française des Industries d'Aliments Conservés (FIAC), 9 out of 10 households purchase canned seafood in France. This explains the common...
Tuna Is The French Canned Seafood Champion
Of all the canned seafood products in France, tuna is the top buy. According to the Fédération Française des Industries d’Aliments Conservés (FIAC), canned tuna represents 53 percent of the...
Iranians Seeking Business With Italian Processors
Iranians are looking to Italian tuna processors as a potential source of new business. A delegation of Iran, made up from entrepreneurs and two government representatives, visited the Generale...