As talks of revising quota for bigeye are underway, the Organization of Producers of Frozen Tuna (OPAGAC) which represents part of the Spanish seiner fleet, expresses concerns on the adoption...
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IN BRIEF: Atún Herdez Makes Clean Beach Pledge
Mexican tuna brand Atún Herdez has pledged money to a “beach cleaning” program in Mexico. The initiative will involve volunteers cleaning beaches and attending talks on waste management.
Search For Missing Philippine Tuna Boat With 8-Man Crew
A tuna fishing boat operating in the Celebes Sea was reported by the Philippine Coastguard (PCG) to have gone missing since late last month. The eight-member crew aboard the vessel F/B SAPB II...
Digusting Stench In New Toyosu Market
Workers and patrons of the new Toyosu fish market are concerned about the off-putting odor lingering around the wholesale tuna market area. Some traders complain about possible health hazards...
ANOVA Sells Frozen Activities To Seafood Connection
Anova Seafood and Seafood Connection, both from The Netherlands, have come to an agreement for a strategic transfer of the processing and sales of Anova’s frozen activities. This includes...
Tuna Prominent On Show At Shanghai Expo
Shanghai's first Chinese International Import Expo hosted a number of events concerning the commercial tuna industry during its six-day run. The opening ceremony of the event saw the Zhejiang...
The Sweetest Catch Of The Day On Instagram
Before they’re cooked, flaked, canned, and shelved, tuna are sleek and glassy-skinned, unbridled stewards of open water. An Instagram user proudly posted this image on the social media site,...
Bangkok Skipjack Price Hits Strategic Barrier
Prices for whole round frozen skipjack have been gradually softening over the last few months and have been reaching the rate of USD 1,500 CFR BKK, strategic barrier and support...
EU Urged To Crack Down On Tuna Criminals, Close Loopholes
No more smuggling. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) urges ICCAT to organize more stringent controls and sanctions against the bluefin illegal trade in this year's 21st Special Meeting of the...
ICCAT Meeting Opens Today; Bigeye Recovery Plan On Top Of Agenda
As the bigeye population nears the brink of collapse, government officials and NGOs convene to decide on a recovery plan during the 21st Special Meeting of the International Commission for the...
Shifts In Mexico’s Consumer Patterns Towards Jumbo
Growth of the domestic tuna market in Mexico is projected to rise exponentially in the coming decades, in correlation with an observed shift in purchasing habits, preferences towards...
China Expands Access Of Its Fleet To East African EEZ’s
Somalia’s fisheries are “abundant” and “full of great potential”, according to a transcript of deliberations on China’s latest investment deal in East African waters, issued by the Chinese...
Piriou Opens Naval Support Center In Indian Ocean
A new naval maintenance workshop was inaugurated on Friday, November 8, in a ceremony that took place on the French territory of Réunion Island. The facility owned by Piriou Réunion is a naval...
EU Stops Deadly Fish At Border
In October, the EU found deadly levels of Histamine twice this month in tuna products. The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed discovered dangerous amounts of histamine in yellowfin tuna...
WCPFC Should Lift FAD Management To Match Other RFMO’s
With sights on the upcoming 15th annual meeting of the WCPFC in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 10 – 14, the Pew Charitable Trusts (“Pew”) is calling for stronger commitments to science-based...
Asdomar Wins Oasis Award For “Zero Tuna Waste”
Italian canned tuna processor General Conserve was awarded the OASIS Environment Award for its “Tonno Zero Spreco” (Zero Tuna Waste) project implemented by its local brand Asdomar. The project...
Tuna Cleaners Complain Over Lowered Wages
Peruvian processor Seafrost is facing accusations of underpaying from 28 tuna fillet workers. The company maintains that the salaries have been set based on lowered production rates on...
SeaDragon Struggles To Meet EU Demands For Refined Tuna Oil; Increases Loss
New Zealand-based fish oil supplier SeaDragon reports difficulties in accessing the European market for fully refined tuna oil used in infant formula, causing significant operating losses for...
IN BRIEF: Bluefin Tuna Returns To California Waters
Bluefin tuna has reappeared in waters near California after an absence of several decades. The discovery, which came after long-spanning efforts to conserve the species in the area, astonished...
Italy Pays Highest Price For Pre-cooked Yellowfin Loin Imports
Out of all major EU destinations for imported pre-cooked yellowfin loins, Italian processors pay a significantly higher price for pre-cooked tuna loins amounting up to EUR 6,235 (USD 7,130)...