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Sea Value Europe Triples Production, Canned Sales Delayed
Sea Value Europe tripled its pouched tuna production last year, but the installment of its tuna canning line – predicted to really boost business for the Thai-born firm – has been slightly...
STRIKING IMAGES: Sea Lions Team Up For Tuna Hunt
A tuna’s speedy movements means it can outswim just about any predator, with the exception of the fastest sharks and marlin fish. Now however, a new threat could be on the horizon, as a unique...
Seychelles Govt. Funds TU Cannery Bonus, Despite Opposition
The Seychellois workers at the Thai Union Europe operated Indian Ocean Tuna Limited (IOT) cannery will be paid their usual 13th month bonus pay by the government, despite the fact that...
Thailand Hits Back At Human Rights Abuse Allegations
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has hit back at claims from a recent Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, which stated that human rights abuses are still widespread in the Thai fishing industry. A...
Gap Widens Between Manta & BKK Skipjack Deals
The difference between the latest skipjack prices concluded in Ecuador’s tuna hub of Manta, and Thailand’s capital of Bangkok, has grown compared to late last year. After prices being almost...
Fisherman Dies After Serious Injuries On Spanish Seiner
A fisherman working for the Spanish tuna firm, Atunsa, has died three days after a work-related incident on the high seas. The Ghanaian man, Yao Amevedzi, was working aboard the seiner...
Fiji Wants Global Sourcing To Boost Local Canning Output
Fiji’s biggest tuna processor, Pacific Fishing Company Limited (PAFCO) is not fulfilling its potential for exports to international markets such as the EU due to limited tuna supply, the...
Trump’s “America First” Tariffs Come Into Play
The US has approved the implementation of the first major increased import tariffs of Trump’s presidency, in an attempt to protect local manufacturers from foreign competition. This is a...
Mixed Tuna Fishery Parties Quiet But Confident On MSC Changes
The recent major changes to the MSC fisheries standard has put some tuna fisheries in the spotlight, forcing them to ensure their FAD operations also meet MSC sustainability levels, within the...
Grupomar’s Biggest Bets Are On Middle East Expansion
Mexican tuna firm Grupomar is betting on the Middle East for its biggest chance to boost sales, and believes its halal certified tuna will help it reach a larger customer base. Grupomar...
Trump More Optimistic: NAFTA Talks Going “Pretty Well”
US president Trump has described the most recent NAFTA talks as going “pretty well”, showing considerably more optimism for a continuation of the trade deal. Previous comments from the US side...
Vietnam’s 2025 IUU Deadline: Too Long-Term For EU?
A national action plan for Vietnam to fight IUU fishing has been approved by the country’s Prime Minister, but with a rather long-term 2025 deadline attached. It is likely the EU will demand...
MSC Sets Agenda For Change After London Pressure
The MSC has announced an agenda for various changes it will be making in regards to its entire fishery standard, assurance model and its Chain of Custody requirements. While WWF International...
Japan’s Fleet Told To Stop Catching Juvenile Bluefin
Japanese fishermen have been told to refrain from catching juvenile Pacific bluefin tuna as the country’s fleet becomes exceedingly close to exhausting its catch quota. The Asian nation...
RFMOs And Flag States “Not Enforcing Observer Safety Measures”
The President of the Association for Professional Observers (APO) tells Atuna the observer safety measures imposed by the tuna RFMO, WCPFC, are not being properly enforced. It has...
UK Fresh & Frozen Tuna Bucks Downward Trend
Fresh and frozen tuna products are growing in popularity among consumers in the UK, when the opposite trend has been witnessed across the seafood category overall. In a market where demand for...
Albertsons Adds Sushi To Seafood Sourcing Pledge, Still No Canned
US retailer Albertsons has announced that it is including sushi products, such as tuna, in its responsible seafood pledge, but still gives itself another four years to reach its goal. While...
Brands Should Target Wealthy Consumers For Middle East Expansion
The Middle East region has been seen as having good potential for tuna companies wanting to expand their business, as demand for canned tuna in the densely populated Arab world has shown...
Will All Purse Seine Fisheries Now Struggle To Get MSC Certified?
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has made a decision on the controversy surrounding mixed method fisheries, following a campaign from UK based pole and line commercial parties and some...