Two Spanish companies were recently fined EUR 42,278 (USD 45,720) by a Court in Seville for their “negligent acts” during the transport of 24 tons of tuna which led to the spoilage of the...
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Zhejiang Ocean Family’s Brand New Seiners Will Fly Kiribati Flag
Chinese tuna fishing company Zhejiang Ocean Family has purchased two new seiners that will operate in the WCPO under the Kiribati flag. The company owns a cannery under a joint venture on this...
Marine Instruments Tunadrone Completes Field Tests In Pacific And Atlantic Oceans
Marine Instruments took on the challenge of developing a drone for purse seine tuna vessels when existing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) were primarily designed for land-based use and unsuited...
Thai Union Recognized As Most Sustainable In S&P Global Ranking
The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 ranked Thai Union Group PLC in the top one percent and the company stated that it “has been recognized as one the world’s most sustainable...
Carrefour And US Food Firms Among Latest To Sign Tuna Transparency Pledge
The Nature Conservancy-initiated Tuna Transparency Pledge has been expanded with six new signatories. These include French retailer Carrefour, US food servicer Aramark, US seafood companies...
Is The US Market For Pouched Tuna Imports Saturated?
The US imported slightly higher volumes of tuna in pouches last year than in 2023. This meager increase in buying does not come as a surprise as US retailers and traders had a slow 2024 after...
Will UK’s Assistance Help Accelerate Bina Harbor Project?
The UK is keen on lending a helping hand to the Solomon Islands in constructing the anticipated Bina Harbor project. This was announced on Tuesday by Paul Turner, the new British High...
EU Alerts Comprised Cold Chain Rupture And High Ascorbic Acid In February
Four tuna-related incidents were listed in the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in February. Two products were reported due to breakage in the cold chain and the others for high...
What Is IOTC’s Stance On Abuse Of North Koreans On Longliners?
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) recently revealed in a compelling report that North Koreans are forced to work aboard Chinese tuna longliners fishing in the Southwest Indian Ocean....
Mexican Canned Tuna Sector Hit By Trump Trade War
The new Trump administration kicked off a trade war this week with Mexico, Canada, and China. On Tuesday, US tariffs went into effect for all three trading partners. Mexican goods are facing a...
Solomon Islanders Raise Alarm About Imported Canned Tuna
The sight of a new canned tuna brand in Noro retail stores has irked many Solomon islanders. Locals are worried that the Chinese brand King Fish, which has introduced several canned tuna...
Controversy Over Guatemala Tuna Vessels’ Landings Continue
The Guatemalan government is gearing up to take strict action against national-flagged tuna vessels that have failed to adhere to its laws. Vessels in the national fleet, that did not land...
EU’s Highest IO Yellowfin And Bigeye Catches Allotted To Spanish Seiners
Last week, the Spanish Fisheries Ministry announced the yellowfin and bigeye catch tonnages for vessels flagged to the nation in the Indian Ocean for 2025. It was published in the Ministry's...
Annobón Tuna Factory Works Continue To Move At Snail’s Pace
The Equatorial Guinea government-initiated tuna factory in Annobón has not yet taken off though its construction began five years ago. Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue held a meeting with the...
Is China Making A Strategic Move Into Tuna-Rich Cook Islands?
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s latest decision to enter into multiple deals with China did not sit well with the Pacific Island nation’s allies New Zealand and Australia. Brown...
Record-Breaking Thai WR Imports In 2024 Propelled By Massive Skipjack Catches
Thai processors’ imports of whole rounds broke records in 2024 and could be attributed to the incredible catches made by industrial vessels in the WCPO. The main driving factor was the...
Fishery Inspectors Demand Fairer Wages In Spain
Spain’s fishery inspectors for several sectors including bluefin (almadrabas) began their strikes on Monday. Around 40 gathered in front of the Ministry of Fisheries in Madrid to demand...
Chances Of Atunlo Getting Creditors’ Support Is Dim
Spanish tuna company Atunlo’s fate continues to hang in the balance as it struggles to get creditors’ approval for its financial restructuring plan to avoid bankruptcy. Several creditors...
American Samoa Congresswoman Asks Trump For Help With Pacific US Fleet
The American Samoa tuna fishing industry is placing high hopes on US President Donald Trump’s presidency in reopening the controversial Pacific Remote Islands marine protected areas (MPAs)....
Slight Growth In US Canned Tuna Imports In 2024
Canned tuna imports into the US rose marginally in 2024, propelled by Thai products. American brands, retailers, and traders increased purchases from many global suppliers. Data shows that...