The European Parliament (EP) has approved new tuna conservation and management measures for the IOTC convention area which apply to EU-flagged tuna vessels. This includes urging boat operators...
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EPO Seiners Head Back To Sea But For How Long?
The first EPO fishing closure ended on October 8 - welcome news for Ecuadorian processors who have been yearning for more raw material supply. However, it remains to be seen if boats can...
American Demand For Tuna Pouches Soaring
After a very strong start to the year, demand for tuna pouches in the US has kept rising and the business generated USD 144.27 million in H1 2022, just over USD 20 million more than last year....
BB Tuna Protein Snack Recognized By US Retail Sector
Bumble Bee's Protein on the Run Snack Kit has been named one of the best new grocery products in 2022 Editor's Picks segment by Progressive Grocer, an organization which has been reporting...
Researchers Discover Juvenile Atlantic Albacore’s Migration Route
Several months ago, the French fishing boat ‘Vincent Galland’ caught a juvenile albacore in the south of Ireland. The tuna measured 85 cm, weighed 11.6 kilograms, and was tagged. When the...
Ivory Coast To Create Committee To Regulate Fake Tuna
In August, activists wanted the illegal faux thon (fake tuna) trade in Ivory Coast to be curbed. The government promised to meet in September, thereby avoiding a protest march that would have...
Pressure From Thai Packers Depresses SKJ1.8:BKK
While Bangkok is preparing for the tuna conference, the downward pressure from canners on the whole round frozen skipjack price is increasing. Since the FAD ban ended on October 1, processors...
UK Good Fish Guide Ignores Latest Science on EPO Skipjack
UK non-profit Marine Conservation Society has published its latest Good Fish Guide which claims to show affordable and ocean-friendly seafood choices like tuna available to consumers and...
Environmental Concerns Halt India’s Tuna Port Construction
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has suspended the environmental clearance (EC) for the construction of a tuna port in Tiruvottiyur in Tamil Nadu, in the south of India. It is being...
EU Alerts: Lidl In France Recalls Tuna Steaks With Listeria
German retailer Lidl has recalled 120g unbranded yellowfin steaks. This sashimi-quality product has been on the market since August 27. The withdrawal was initiated upon the detection of...
Cell-Based BlueNalu Projects 75 Pct Gross Margin Profit With New Plant
Known for its cell-based technology, US seafood company, BlueNalu, recently announced that it had unlocked the path to significant profitability. The company intends to launch its first...
Dongwon Industries & Enterprise Merger Still On Track
The Dongwon Group has announced that the merger between Dongwon Industries (the owner of StarKist) and Dongwon Enterprise is set to continue. This comes a day after the number of stock...
MSC: More Global Consumers Making “Climatarian” Diet Decisions
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) recently stated that global consumers are changing their diets for environmental concerns and are choosing more fish products with the sustainable logo....
TUNA 2022 Kicks Off In Bangkok Next Week
The INFOFISH World Tuna Conference 2022, which will be held at the Shangri- La Hotel, Bangkok, has finalized all preparatory arrangements' and is ready to kick off on Tuesday. The event's...
Mexico Combats Canned Tuna Price Inflation With New Deal
Amid the sky-high food prices in the country, Mexico has announced the new Opening Agreement against inflation. The plan is to contain the rise in the value of basic groceries, including...
Japan’s Sushi Restaurant Sector Rocked By Scandal
In Japan, conveyor-belt sushi is big business, and the chief executive of one of the biggest restaurant chains in the country was arrested for stealing trade secrets like the pricing of fish....
Smart Bowls Novelty In StarKist’s Portfolio
Inspired by the popularity of grain bowls with consumers, StarKist has introduced its tuna version with seasoned grains and vegetables in a single-serve pouch. The Smart Bowls are available in...
Maldives And IPNLF Work To Protect Migrant Workers
Foreign workers comprise the majority of the workforce in the Maldives. Two reports shed light on this issue, concluding that only a few labor in the pole-and-line tuna fishing and processing...
Omani Processor Teams Up With Transmarina For Longline Yellowfin Supply
Oman Fisheries Company, the sultanate’s largest tuna and seafood processor, has inked a fisheries deal with Ecuador-based Transmarina for the supply of longline-caught yellowfin. The Omani...
It Will Take Time For Princes Tuna Alternative To Gain Traction
Princes has dipped its toe in the plant-based tuna alternatives segment by retailing this product next to its real canned tuna range in the Netherlands. The company said that it does not...