Thai Union has reshaped its forecasted sales and gross margin (GM) results for 2017, factoring in strong headwinds it expects to experience from high raw material skipjack prices, and the...
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Iron Lady Fights For IUU To Be “Transnational Crime”
With no signs of weakening its battle against IUU practices, Indonesia is now calling on the United Nations to recognize illegal fishing activity as transnational organized crime, wanting a...
Bumble Bee Plea A Push Forward For Price Fixing Civil Suits
The many civil lawsuits that are open against the US Big 3 tuna brands have gained momentum, as Bumble Bee pleaded guilty for conspiring to fix the price of canned tuna, giving indication that...
Over-Regulation Limits Growth In Phil Tuna Industry
In a country that enjoys natural advantages, current regulation is slowing down the Philippine tuna industry and needs reform, according to a report published by a government think-tank. It...
Traceability To Boost Indonesian Tuna Shipments?
Efforts are being taken to bolster the transparency of Indonesian tuna fisheries through a new catch documentation and traceability system. The initiative comes in line with Indonesia...
The End Of Tuna Underfilling Suits?
There may have already been an end to class action lawsuits that accuse retailers and companies of underfilling cans of tuna, according to Safeway’s legal counsel, due to the availability of a...
VDS & Labor Issues Top Priorities At Pacific Tuna Forum
Just a few months away, the Pacific is gearing up for the largest tuna convention in the region when the 6th Pacific Tuna Forum will be hosted in Papua New Guinea in September. A number of...
New IO FIP To Rebuild Sri Lanka’s Tuna Exports
A Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) that covers yellowfin and bigeye tuna catch is set to be launched in Sri Lanka, marking the latest step in the country's effort to rebuild the reputation of...
Palau Detains Another Filipino Carrier On IUU
A Filipino carrier vessel was seized by Palau marine law enforcers on Saturday morning on suspicion of illegal activity, the latest in a number of similar instances. The carrier ship was...
The End Of The Post-FAD Ban Price Drop?
Will the increasing demand for free-school caught tuna in the global processing hub, Bangkok mean an end to a usual post-FAD ban skipjack price drop? Last year was the first year that saw a...
Japan Faces International Pressure Over Quota Breach
Japan will find it difficult to overcome pressure related to new Pacific bluefin fishing restrictions, after reports have surfaced that the international community is growing impatient,...
Vietnamese Blue Boats: Tackling The Source Of The Issue
Pacific nations are being urged to focus on tackling the source of the problem related to Vietnamese blue boats entering their waters illegally, as they address the broad consequences of this...
The Impact Of Shifting EU Demand On Small-Scale Fisheries
Increased demand for sustainable tuna in the European market is leading to positive change in developing countries by driving sustainable development, according to a new WWF report. The study...
Bumble Bee Pleads Guilty In Price Fixing Scandal
Bumble Bee has agreed to plead guilty for the role it played in conspiring to fix prices of shelf-stable tuna on the US market, the Department of Justice has announced. In what has been a...
EU Industry Accused Of Using Press Passes To Access Quota Talks
A new report suggests that fishing lobbies have been using press passes to access ministerial quota talks at the EU council. The investigative body and the NGO behind the findings have the...
Injected Tuna: Whose Job To Control?
This week, we want your vote on the following standpoint: EU States Should Have The Liberty To Allow Tuna Coloring With a prominent figure in the European Commission (EC) vowing to end the...
Scouting Supply Vessels “Massive Catch Machines”
Efforts should be made to rein in the use of scouting supply vessels, according to Atuna readers that responded to the latest homepage poll. Just nine percent of voters believe that the use of...
Frozen Tuna Recall Over Hepatitis A
A shipment of frozen cubed tuna originating from Indonesia has been recalled by a Hawaiian distributor after it tested positive for the hepatitis A virus. The contamination was first found by...
TU Posts Profit Rise Despite “Persistent Challenges”
Thai Union has noted a healthy net profit climb for the first quarter of the year, despite what it states has been a challenging environment. Higher raw material prices, particularly within...
IO Fleets Struggle To Meet Cannery Demand
Indian Ocean fleets are experiencing slow tuna catch rates, meaning that the supply pipeline to regional canneries is relatively unfilled, reflecting a similar situation as in the Western...