The most punitive action yet has been taken against so-called "blue boats”, believed to mostly come from Vietnam, with three vessels handed fines amounting to USD 4.6 million. A senior...
News
Should Scouting Supply Vessels Be Banned?
From the Indian Ocean region there are calls for a ban on supply vessels, which assist the operations of tuna purse seiners, as concerns grow surrounding the overfished status of yellowfin in...
At-Sea Transshipment Ban Vital To Stop IUU
A ban on the transfer of fish from one vessel to another, while at sea, is necessary to end illegal fishing, a new study emphasizes. Researchers analyzed existing regulations enforced by...
US Canneries Need No-Fish Zones Reopened
Calls to open up no-fish marine monument zones have been made afresh, with the American Samoa congresswoman urging the central government to grant access to US tuna fishermen, in a bid to...
WWF Objection Forces Mexican Fleet Into MSC Adjudication
Despite earlier signs that a settlement between parties could be met, the pursuit of the Mexican tuna purse seine fleet to gain MSC certification will now head to adjudication phase, pushed by...
Big Bids Expected On Taiwan’s First Bluefin
The first Pacific bluefin tuna of the Taiwanese season has been hauled in and is set to head for auction. The prestige of this initial catch is expected to see the weighty fish attract bids of...
MSC-Committed Hotel Chain Advised Not To Sell Yellowfin
Scandinavia’s first fully MSC certified hotel group has almost no tuna on its restaurant’s menus. According to the group, it has been advised by WWF not to serve yellowfin and bluefin, despite...
US Big 3 “Hold The Industry Back” On Sustainability
The three leading canned tuna brands in the US market are accused of holding the industry back from sweeping changes that are desperately needed, as Greenpeace USA stresses within its latest...
Alliance Pulled Back Into “Ghost Investor” Legal Dispute
A dispute sparked by a “ghost investor” in Philippine canned tuna firm, Alliance Select, will restart in court; a decision that reinstates a case brought by minority Singaporean stockholders...
Underfilled Tuna Drives Up “Slack-Fill” Lawsuits
The number of lawsuits that accuse food companies of underfilling their products and tricking consumers in doing so have increased massively in recent years, and the growth has been partly...
Aldi Ireland Recalls High-Histamine Frozen Yellowfin
Batches of frozen tuna steaks have been recalled from Aldi Ireland, as the retailer states they can contain high levels of histamine which could cause “health risks” if eaten. So far, there...
Japan On The Brink Of Breaking Bluefin Quota
Japanese fishing firms are on the verge of exceeding the nation’s international quota for Pacific bluefin tuna this year, with it stated that the fleet is nearly maxed out on landings. This...
Aus’ Top Retailer Pressured To Drop FAD Catch
Leading Australian retailer, Woolworths is being pressured to stop selling Greenseas branded canned tuna across its stores. It is the only major brand in the country that has failed to reach...
“Evocative” Nostromo Ad Promotes Decades Of Tuna Tradition
Italian canned tuna brand, Nostromo, has launched a new TV commercial, which is due to span across three weeks and is themed around the brand’s heritage and experience of the market. One of...
TU Leaves Tuna Out Of New Frozen “Qfresh” Brand
Thai Union is launching a brand new range of frozen seafood products, under the name Qfresh, and within the first year alone, it estimates sales of over USD 8.5 million. However, the firm’s...
Tri Marine’s SolTuna “Proactive” On Gender Equality
Solomon Islands-based, SolTuna, has been praised for a "strong commitment to equal rights and opportunities", in a report put together by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Owned by...
Global Scheme Ready To Block IUU Catch
A five-year negotiation is drawing to an end, with the FAO stating that its member nations are ready to adopt a voluntary set of measures regarding an international Catch Documentation Scheme...
Catch Controls Could Stall Strong EPO Start
Catch limits placed on purse seine fleets fishing in the Eastern Pacific Ocean have the potential to slow down the strong start to landings in the first two months of the year. While supply to...
Sustainability Above Price In Europe’s Surprisingly Big Tuna Market
One modest market in Europe is displaying a large appetite for tuna, importing hefty volumes of canned product in relation to its relatively small population. Based on imports, its per capita...
Portuguese Brand Keen To Conquer New Markets
Portuguese canning company Cofaco, the owner of one of the main tuna brands in Portugal, is hoping to take its products worldwide, after witnessing a growth in exports. One of the main reasons...