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German Documentary Criticizes MSC Over Mexican Certification
A new documentary film criticizing the standards of the MSC rolled across TV screens in Germany last night, and is a widely discussed topic at the Seafood Expo in Brussels today. The filmmaker...
Major US Investor Withdraws From Industry
After having been involved in the tuna business for nearly 40 years, the international investment firm AFT Holdings has announced that it will withdraw its direct investment in the US tuna...
Century Pacific Takes Home Best Management Award
The largest tuna canner in the Philippines, Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) has been named the best managed mid-cap company in the country for the second year in the row. International...
Seafood Expo Day 1 Round-Up
Atuna is present at Seafood Expo Global in Brussels and will keep readers up to date on what is happening at the event. Follow this page for all the latest news. Thai Union Debuts...
Taiwan Fishermen Accuse EU Of Protectionism Amid “Unreasonable” IUU Demands
Taiwanese fishermen are claiming that the demands on the country’s fishing industry after the European Commission issued it a yellow card on IUU are unfair and unreasonable, as the nation is...
In Pictures: Tsukiji Market Soon To Be History
The world famous fish market Tsukiji is in its last year of operation at its current location. Despite its looming move, business at the market is still thriving, and its tuna auctions are...
Tuna Industry Key To Ecuador’s Post-Earthquake Survival
Two years after a devastating earthquake hit Ecuador, around the tuna hub of Manta, reports indicate inhabitants and certain industries have recovered well, and the tuna processing sector has...
World’s Biggest Seafood Event Kicks Off Tomorrow
This week will see tuna stakeholders from all over the world gather in Brussels, for the 2018 edition of the Seafood Expo Global. This year the event is expected to attract a record number of...
EU & Mexico Make Free Trade Official: Big Deal For Tuna?
The European Union and Mexico have officially concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), slashing import tariffs on a range of goods, including tuna products. While some in the Mexican tuna...
US Proposes Eliminating Longline Measures To Boost Catch
The US government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed eliminating restrictions put on tuna longliners in part of the Atlantic Ocean, in order to boost catch...
Dutch Authorities: Added Water In Tuna Steaks Must Be On The Label
A deadline of July 10th has been set by food authorities in the Netherlands, for when all fish and meat products on the Dutch market must “correctly mention” added water content, a ruling that...
Body Found In Search For Missing Tuna Vessel
A body has been discovered by Italian fishermen in the search for an Algerian-flagged tuna vessel, which went missing off the coast of Tunisia two weeks ago. It is believed that the man was...
Rising Korean W/R Exports To Ecuador & Philippines
A strong rise in the value of South Korean frozen whole round tuna exports lifted the nation’s overall seafood shipments to a record high level in the first quarter of this year. Seiners...
OPAGAC Claims MSC Far From Tackling Labor Issues
The Spanish tuna purse seine fleet representative, OPAGAC, has told Atuna the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) will need to ensure its new labor requirements incorporate a series of measures...
Low-Cost US Tuna Tops ‘Chicago Tribune’ Taste Test
The Food & Dining section of one of America’s largest newspapers, The Chicago Tribune, has put 13 different canned “light” tuna products to the test, ranking when tasted alone or part of a...
Lion Capital Puts Young’s Seafood Up For Sale
Leading UK frozen fish producer, Young’s Seafood, has been put up for sale by its private equity owners, Lion Capital, Bain Capital and HPS Investment Partners. Although not playing a large...
IO Nations Join Forces To Battle Tuna IUU
Mozambique and Madagascar are teaming up to combat illegal fishing of tuna in their waters. IUU operations have long been an issue in the Indian Ocean region, and according to Madagascar’s...
Tuna In Aloe Vera Juice Launched In Spain
Spanish tuna firm Marina Sea Tuna is launching a new health-focused product to Spanish supermarket shelves through its newly founded Vixvital brand; canned tuna in aloe vera juice. The...
Thai Union: China Key For Future Growth
The rapid expansion of China’s seafood market has got Thai Union’s eyes pinned on the Asian nation as it looks to further develop its export business. The firm’s main product, canned tuna,...