Senegalese tuna fishermen have questioned the newly formed government’s fisheries plan which they say lacks transparency. They have asked for a detailed reason why officials are considering...
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Myth Buster: Tuna Is Not Safe For Pregnant Women
Should pregnant women consume canned tuna? Will it affect the baby’s development during the early years? Expecting mothers are warned to stay away from tuna because it contains high levels of...
Gomes da Costa Launches New Tuna Premium Line For 70th Anniversary
Brazilian canned tuna brand Gomes da Costa has introduced two new flavors – tuna in pieces with ginger sauce (170g) and tuna filet with basil pesto (125g) – to its premium line of products....
Alliance Select Tuna Exports Helped 2023 Turnaround
The Philippines tuna processor Alliance Select Foods International reduced its net loss by 25 percent in 2023, and the aimed turnaround partially happened. The company managed to increase its...
GFW’s New Deals To Combat IUU Fishing In Panama And West Africa
The Global Fishing Watch (GFW) recently announced that it is collaborating with tuna fishing nation Panama and the West African Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission (SRFC) for a three-year deal...
Consorcio Launches New Sunflower Tuna Line To Counter High Olive Oil Prices?
The Spanish tuna producer Grupo Consorcio is launching a new line of tuna products made from high oleic sunflower oil. They will hit Spanish retail shelves in the coming weeks. According to...
Tri Marine Director To Discuss Fluctuating Prices At TUNA 2024
There is still about a month to go for the 18th World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition in Bangkok, also called TUNA 2024. Speakers will be touching on a wide range of topics from global...
European Commission Says CATCH Will Deter IUU Fish From Entering Bloc
IUU fishing is a serious matter and over the years the European Union has been improving its fisheries import controls for tuna and other seafood to prevent illegal fish from entering the...
UK Company First To Launch Halal Tuna Cat Food
A UK-based cat food company Huraya has launched three new flavors of halal products – tuna, ocean fish, and chicken. The tuna comes in 950 g pouches. The owner of the brand, Aihtsham Rashid...
RFMO Scientists Gearing Up For Harvest Strategy Work This Year
In a recent webinar, four scientists from different RFMOs gave a detailed insight into the progress on harvest strategy (HS) for tuna species in 2024 and the coming years. Several of the...
Red Lobster Considering Bankruptcy Filing, Will TU Recuperate Investment?
After years of financial issues, US restaurant chain Red Lobster is considering filing for bankruptcy. The company is looking to restructure its debt and wants to shed its long-term contracts....
Seafood Expo Speakers To Touch On Topical Matters In Tuna Sector
The organizer of the Seafood Expo Global revealed that the main topics highlighted at this year’s conference are labor rights, traceability, climate change, and artificial intelligence. The...
Plant-Based Tuna: The Kick-Starter For “Alternative Seafood” And Beyond
- Viewpoint - The plant-based sector has been primarily looking to substitute meat. However, since three years, we have seen a plethora of players entering the plant-based tuna market....
Vietnamese Tuna Firm Under FDA Scrutiny For Violations
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Vietnamese company Trang Thuy Seafood for its inefficient monitoring procedures to control the formation of...
EU Lends A Helping Hand To Combat IUU Fishing In African Nations
This week the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) launched the exchange program with five African nations to “enhance cooperation and promote the sharing of expertise and best practices...
Will MIFCO’s CEO Return To His Role After A Month Suspension?
The suspension period of Ahmed Samah Rasheed, CEO of state-owned tuna canner MIFCO, will end after 28 days on April 21. The Privatization & Corporation Board (PCB) put him on an unpaid...
Solomon Islands Election Fears Of Pro-China Policy To Affect Tuna Sector
The international spotlight is on the Solomon Islands, a tiny Pacific state with a 700,000-strong population as the islanders took to the polls today. The country, a member of the PNA, has an...
Pacific Leader Chairs BKK TUNA 2024
Organizer Infofish has announced the Chair and co-Chair for its upcoming 18th World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition in Bangkok, also called TUNA 2024. Rhea Moss-Christian, Executive...
EU’s 3.5 Billion Promise For Oceans Can Benefit Tuna Fishing
The EU asserted its commitment to 40 ocean governance actions by assuring EUR 3.5 billion for various initiatives for 2024 at the ‘Our Ocean Conference’ in Greece which began on April 15. The...
US Study Finds Strong Presence Of “Forever Chemicals” In Fresh Tuna
A recently published US study revealed that people who consume high amounts of tuna and seafood are exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The research also throws...