In a bold move, German retailer, EDEKA, has switched its entire private label tuna assortment to MSC certified products offered at entry-level prices. This is an absolute breakthrough in the...
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Seafood Expo Global Still On Track Despite Coronavirus
After concerns about the novel coronavirus were raised, Diversified Communications, the organizer of the annual Seafood Expo Global confirmed that the next edition of the event will go on as...
Eating Tuna Helps Neurons Affected By Zika Virus
One of the consequences of the Zika virus is a neurological complication, which causes the inflammation of neurons and their possible death. Scientists at the University of Brasilia have...
EPO Seiners Growth Seems Unstoppable
In the IATTC region, the main reason to increase and strengthen conservation measures has been the constant increase in the fleets’ fishing capacity. This was stated by the Director of the...
Mexicans Shifting Their Tuna Choices, Private Labels Suffer
As the consumption of canned tuna in water continues to rise in Mexico, the demand for private labels has taken a dip in the last few years. This is according to figures presented by Antonio...
Dongwon Launches Pengsoo Mascot Tuna Cans
In a bid to attract millennials, Dongwon F&B has launched a range of canned tuna featuring the penguin mascot, Pengsoo. The company not only wants to give a fresh and trendy look to its...
Buyers Ask Judge Not To Release Lion Capital
US canned tuna customers have filed a motion asking a US district court judge to expedite an appeal on her judgment, releasing Bumble Bee’s private equity owners -- Lion Capital and Big Catch...
EU Parliament Recommends Cape Verde Fishing Deal
The European Parliament Committee on Fisheries has recommended approving a new fisheries agreement between the EU and Cape Verde. The previous protocol to the deal expired in December 2018 and...
EU Council Authorizes Trade Talks With UK
The EU Council today has adopted a decision authorizing opening talks with the UK. The negotiating directives adopted today are based on the draft recommendation put forward by the Commission...
US Imports Of Tuna-Like Species Hit By China Trade War
The US-China trade war impact on the American imports of tuna-like species was crystal clear in the figures for 2019. In the midst of the economic conflict, Chinese exporters were hit the...
EU-Seychelles Finally Reach Fishing Agreement
The new fishing agreement between the EU and Seychelles was adopted at the end of last week, informed the African country’s Fisheries Ministry. This is over a month after the previous one...
Volumes Thai Union Sources From FIPs Or MSC Unclear
About four years ago, Thai Union Group, the world’s largest shelf-stable tuna producer made a commitment to a new strategy. “Thai Union commits to sourcing 100 percent of its...
Second Study Claims MPA Cuts Hawaii Fishers’ Profits
A study published in mid-February stated that the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM) led to the loss of revenue for commercial longlining fishers in...
Fisherman Shares Record Bluefin Catch With Community
A Virginia Beach captain, Jake Hiles, gave away his 708 pound (321 kg) state record bluefin to the people in his community. The fish had a 1.96 m girth and measured around 2.89m in length. The...
MSC Assessment For FIA Of PNG To Include FADs
The public comment draft report (CDR) for the Fishing Industry Association (FIA) of PNG MSC certification was published yesterday. Stakeholders who wish to comment are welcome to do so no...
Ecuador Fights EU Yellow Card With New Fishing Bill
The General Assembly of Ecuador has unanimously approved a new fishing bill that the South American country expects will aid in the task of getting rid of the EU yellow card it currently...
Tuna Second Top-Selling Canned Item In US
Tuna is the second highest-selling canned product in the US in 2018, according to the latest research. It lost out to soups which topped the list. The health and wellness website, 24/7 Tempo,...
Phillips Foods Launches New Refrigerated Yellowfin
The US seafood processor, Phillips Foods, will be rolling out a new refrigerated seafood line that includes Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna. The fish is pole-and-line caught and the product will...
Rianxeira’s Light Tuna Line Awarded Flavor Of 2020
In Spain, Rianxeira’s light tuna line has been awarded the Flavour of the Year 2020 in the Sustainable category. Rianxeira is owned by the Spanish canned seafood company Jealsa. The products...
2019 Canned Tuna Shipments To The US Show Soft Decline
Early figures of US canned tuna imports for 2019 suggested that the year was heading towards an increase in volume for the second time in a row, indicating a positive turnaround. However,...