The largest tuna processor, Thai Union, has donated 400 emergency relief packs to flood victims in Myanmar. The donation was sent through non-profit organizations in Thailand including Migrant...
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Strong South American Growth Drives Jealsa’s Sales
Spanish canned tuna firm Jealsa reported better-than-expected sales for 2017, driven by an improvement in its canned seafood business of which tuna is a major product. The Boiro-based company...
“Failure To Cut EPO Capacity Will Wipe Out All Progress”
The WWF is strongly urging the IATTC to implement a measure to cut purse seine fleet capacity at this year’s annual meeting. The NGO has said the failure to address the problem will “wipe out...
Canned Tuna Key In Thai Export Streak
The overall value of exports from Thailand have climbed for 17 straight months and canned tuna products have been a key contributor to the growth streak. The Thai Commerce Ministry stated that...
Indonesia Sinks 100+ IUU Vessels In 1 Day Spree
The Indonesian government sank as many as 125 mostly foreign vessels in one day after finding them fishing illegally in the country’s waters. The spree marked the latest efforts in the...
Bullish Bets On Thai Canners’ US Trade
After boosting shipments to the US for the first time in years in 2017, there is firm expectation that Thai canners will continue to do the same, and the latest statistics are already showing...
RFMOs Eye Third Tuna Catch Documentation Scheme
The WCPFC and IATTC have agreed to work together to introduce the third catch documentation scheme (CDS) in the tuna industry. In an effort to strictly manage the resource, Pacific bluefin...
Arson Suspected In French Seiner Fire
A small-scale French flagged purse seiner moored at the Aspirant-Herber wharf in Sete, France, caught fire in the early hours of August 16 following a small explosion. The explosion is alleged...
Ecuador Suspends Extra Container Charge For 90 Days
The extra container charge that was imposed on Ecuadorian tuna exporters has been suspended for 90 days. During this time, the exporters will not be made to pay any additional costs and the...
World’s First Bluefin Longliner Enters MSC Assessment
A one vessel bluefin fishery has entered MSC assessment for the first time since the Council was established over 20 years ago. The Japanese fishery’s single longliner will be examined by an...
Longliners: A Liability For The Tuna Industry?
Longlining makes up a smaller part of the global tuna catch, in comparison to purse seiners, with the fleet’s landings mainly used for frozen tuna products. Yet, longline vessels do still have...
Industry Wants EPO Purse Seine Fleet Reduction
The majority of industry members have voted in favor of a fleet capacity reduction in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This is something proposed by WWF US, following concerns about the increased...
IN BRIEF: Tuna Fisherman Rescued After Falling Overboard
After drifting into high seas from British Gibraltar territorial waters, a fisherman was finally rescued after four hours. The fisherman, Shawn Ramos, fell off his boat after being hit by a...
TU Video Raises Awareness Of “Growing” Plastic Pollution
The Thailand-based processing giant Thai Union has released a video highlighting what it describes as a “growing problem of ocean plastic and marine debris”. The firm focuses on Thailand’s...
Tsukiji Stops Tuna Viewings Ahead Of Relocation
Tourists will not be admitted to view pre-dawn tuna auctions at the Tsukiji fish market, starting next month. The move to stop viewings comes as the market prepares to relocate in October....
Ecuador Starts National FAD Management
Ecuador has released its management plan on FADs, with the main goal being “strengthening the sustainable management and responsible use of aggregating devices in tuna fisheries with purse...
US Fleet Deliveries Drop Despite Overall Rise In Bangkok
Although US seiners have concentrated more heavily in the WCPO at the start of the year, their deliveries of whole round tuna to the Thai capital dropped in the first six months. This occurred...
Can High Seas Fisheries Play A Role In Food Security?
With the rate of the global population increase far outpacing that of food production, food security has become a major concern. As policymakers look at the ways to address the food security...
Thai Union Could Fall Short Of 2018 Sales Goal
Thai Union’s sales could fall short of the 2018 target the company previously set itself, with a year-to-date baht currency appreciation having put pressure on business. Despite recent signs...
How Are Seiners Fishing Amid The WCPO FAD Bans?
According to vessel tracking data, some purse seine vessels have switched up their fishing activity since FAD bans in both the WCPO high seas and EEZs started in July. With seiners only...