Another tuna fishery is nearing MSC approval, as the catch of albacore and yellowfin from French Polynesian longliners has been recommended for the sustainable certification. A final stage of...
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Asdomar Teams Up With Lavazza Coffee To Promote ‘Italian Excellence’
The tuna brand Asdomar has teamed up with fellow Italian company Lavazza as part of an initiative to promote products from Italy. Both companies have launched a competition that will give...
French Shrimp Processor Hits Market With MSC Albacore
French seafood processor Escal is launching a new range of premium frozen seafood steaks, which includes an MSC certified albacore product. The firm, which concentrates mostly on frozen shrimp...
Another Year Wait For Vietnam/EU Free Trade?
There were expectations in the industry that 2018 could be the year Vietnamese tuna processors would have import tariffs slashed in the European market. However, with several months now...
StarKist Accused Of “Deceptive Use” Of Health Claim
US big 3 tuna firm, StarKist, has been sued for “deceptive use” of the American Heart Association (AHA) logo on its tuna products, with it claimed the company has not disclosed that the label...
UN Commends Thai Tuna Processors In Tackling Labor Issues
Following a visit to Thailand, the United Nations has commended the government’s progress in human rights and forced labor abuses with the tuna processing sector singled out for contributing...
Anova US’ Appeal Denied In “False Marketing” Suits
US tuna firm, Anova Food Inc., has lost its appeal in court within a case that began with two false marketing suits, related to a smoking process used for some of its tuna products. The firm...
Top Industry Names Gear Up For World’s Biggest Seafood Expo
The world’s largest seafood trade exposition will take place later this month in Brussels, Belgium. The event will allow major tuna players to showcase their products and services, as well as...
Continued Growth Expected For Thai Tuna Pet Food
Thai exports of pet food containing tuna showed a positive upturn last year, with market analysts expecting this trend to continue in the foreseeable future. The US was especially profitable...
Dongwon Also Goes For Sustainable MSC Stamp In WCPO
South Korea’s largest force in tuna fishing, Dongwon Industries, has initiated two separate MSC assessments and hopes for successful conclusions in less than a year. One is for purse seiners...
Century’s Profits Dip, But Market Shares “Solidify”
The Philippines’ leading tuna canner, Century Pacific, took a slight hit to its profits last year, but believes despite challenges, business went “relatively well”. Thanks to taking a more...
Inspector Pleads Guilty To “Wire Fraud” Involving Hansen Tuna Helicopters
An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud after issuing airworthiness certificates to tuna free-school spotting helicopters in...
OPAGAC’s Global FIP: What Will €3 Million Be Spent On?
The representative of the Spanish tuna purse seine fleet, OPAGAC, recently announced that it would pump more millions into its global pursuit for MSC certification for the vessels under its...
EPO Boatowners Face High Costs Amid Slashed SKJ Catch
The notably low EPO skipjack catch this year, and in the latter months of 2017, is having a significant impact on the operational costs for fleets in the region, and therefore on market prices...
Filipino Seiners Begin Year With Less Activity In PNG Waters
Filipino fleets fishing in PNG waters have been found to have less fishing activity at the beginning of this year, compared to 2017. Research from Atuna shows the vessel activity of two major...
Fishing Conditions Crucial For Sapmer’s Profitability
French tuna fishing firm Sapmer saw its net profit increase substantially in 2017. The combination of fishing conditions with market prices plays a crucial role in the company’s profitability....
Mareblu Promotes Tuna In Fight Against Cancer
Thai Union owned Mareblu has joined the Italian League for the Fight against Cancer (LILT) to support the organizations’ commitment in raising awareness on cancer prevention. The Italian brand...
‘Tuny Sport’ Aimed At Athletes Hits The Shelves
Mexican tuna processor, Grupomar, has created a new ‘Tuny Sport’ product which aims to target athletes. According to the firm, the tuna is said to have additional vitamins, minerals and amino...
Trump’s Steel Tax Will Push Up Price Of Tuna Cans
US President Donald Trump’s soon to be implemented protectionist import tax on steel and aluminum will likely increase costs for tuna canneries – a price that will in the end be paid by the...
NGOs: Circle Hooks Not Enough To Reduce Bycatch In Longline Fisheries
Several environmental groups, including Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) and Greenpeace are calling for longline fisheries to go beyond the use of circle hooks and implement a series of...