There is a reoccurring clash within the Spanish tuna industry, which is showing itself once again, and surrounds whether or not the EU tuna loin quota should be increased further. Many...
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Readers: China Will Benefit More Than Ecuador From FTA
The chance of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) being inked between China and Ecuador got Atuna readers thinking, and in their majority they believe that the deal will be more beneficial for the...
Industry Presses For Needed Transparency In WCPFC
Industry group ISSF stresses the need for increased transparency within the WCPFC, and believes that for tuna fisheries to be managed effectively and sustainably, the industry and NGOs need to...
UK Retailer Makes Its Own “Responsible Sourcing” Scheme
UK retailer and leading frozen fish supermarket, Iceland has created its own responsible sourcing scheme in a bid to assure customers that Iceland Own Brand fish and seafood has been caught in...
Spanish Firm Invests Millions In Tuna Sashimi Plant
Spanish frozen fish processor Alfrisa has invested millions of euros in the construction of a new plant in Spain, which will manufacture products such as tuna sashimi for retailers in the EU,...
Ecuador Urges US To Drop Tuna Trade Tariffs
Keen to revive Ecuador and US trade and investment ties, officials from the South American nation are pushing the US government to slash import duties on a range of products, including...
Vietnamese Canners Outperform In US Market
Tuna packers in Vietnam continue to push their US exports upwards, securing a stronger share in this large market, and are seeing solid price returns too. However, with growth in the US market...
3 Emerging Trends To Accelerate Tuna Sales
The canned seafood market is predicted to see notable value growth in the next four years, and the three emerging trends expected to drive this indicate the potential for a tuna sales boost...
Are Bigger Quotas Really Beneficial For Bluefin Fishermen?
A new study on the impact of the recent spike in Eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna catch, has shown the price of bluefin declines as its aggregate supply increases. According to the study, led by...
Low Expectations For Brazilian Brand’s IPO
Camil, the owner of major Brazilian tuna brand Coqueiro was supposed to make its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the stock exchange today. The stock market entrance has been delayed however,...
Thai Processors Push Back Into US Market
The latest stats show that Thai tuna canners significantly boosted their exports to US buyers, compared to earlier in the year, gaining back a stronger foothold in their largest market....
Sea Shepherd Detains Spanish Seiner For Undocumented Bycatch
Anti-poaching group Sea Shepherd has announced that it assisted Gabonese authorities in the detention of a Spanish owned tuna seiner for not documenting its bycatch in accordance with the law....
Total WCPO Tuna Catch Climbs Back Up
The total 2016 annual tuna catch in the WCPO has climbed back up, after 2015 figures showed the first drop in years, and now represents the second highest tonnage on record, according to...
Is Vietnam Next In Line For EU Yellow Card?
As the issue of Vietnamese blue boats in Pacific island waters is yet to be resolved, the country’s seafood industry is becoming aware that Vietnam could face penalties from the EU and...
US Fleet: One Step Closer To Bigger Fishing Grounds?
The White House has been recommended to limit or alter several marine protected monuments around US territories in the Pacific. The proposal will likely be welcomed by the US longline fleet,...
Fleet & Processors Clash Over Spanish Loins Quota
Boatowners and canners clashed at a recent industry gathering in Spain, when differing opinions were expressed over the EU tuna loin import quota, and what volume it should stand at. This has...
Brits Eating More Tuna Outside Of Home
Although UK retail tuna sales volumes have been falling in recent years, consumers in the country are still eating the fish, as there has been growing tuna consumption in foodservice channels...
Spanish Canners Confident On Their Competitive Strength Within EU
Spanish canners are positive about their ability to compete in the EU market, with the National Association of Manufacturers of Canned Seafood (Anfaco) confirming that strong volume and value...
Govt. Expects Significant Losses From StarKist Samoa Closure
The upcoming five week termination of processing to allow facility upgrades and equipment installation at the StarKist Samoa tuna cannery, following a waste disposal fine, is expected to...
Iceland Promotes Frozen Fish Consumption With New Tuna Steaks
British supermarket chain, Iceland has launched a new marketing and PR campaign promoting its frozen fish range, which includes a new tuna steak product. Branded as the ‘UK’s number one...