Although ambient tuna has experienced yet another slump on the UK market, chilled/fresh tuna products are gaining pace and growing in popularity among British shoppers, with sales far...
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Can All US Sushi Be Trusted?
"Half of what we're buying isn't what we think it is"; the senior author of a four-year study into mislabeling of sushi restaurants in Los Angeles has concluded. Overall, tuna labelling was...
US Relaxes Catch Quota Rules
A new rule to make distribution of the Atlantic bluefin quota more flexible in the US will soon come into play, and will “provide equitable fishing opportunities for all US fishermen”,...
Downward Spiral For UK Canned Tuna Sales
Sales of canned tuna in the UK retail market have fallen even further, highlighting a trend of shoppers moving away from shelf-stable and in some cases opting instead for tuna products in the...
Friend Of Sea Stamp For Portuguese Canner
Portuguese tuna canner, Freitasmar, has received a stamp of approval from Friend of the Sea (FoS) for its tuna products, sourced from the WCPO. The firm’s skipjack and yellowfin tuna...
WWF’s MSC Objection: No Hard Evidence On Dolphin Mortality
Dolphins are proving a problem for Mexican tuna firms once again, as at the core of the only official objection to their MSC certification, is WWF’s strong criticism over dolphin mortality...
The Start Of A New Tuna Era For Peru?
A haul of tuna unloaded from an Ecuadorian vessel at one of Peru’s ports is predicted to be the first of many landings from foreign boats in the nation. It’s thought to be an immediate result...
Vietnam Blue Boat Plague: Making Enemies In WCPFC?
The rapidly becoming infamous “blue boats” associated with Vietnam could hinder the country’s ambitions of becoming a full member of the WCPFC. The Asian nation, currently a cooperating...
Mexico Intensifies US Presence
Despite high hurdles in the way, Mexican canners are bolstering their canned tuna presence in the US marketplace, riding a value-added wave that’s picking up its pace. As one of the only...
TU’s Labor Booklet Lacks Industry-Specific Info
As part of continued efforts to improve working conditions throughout its supply chain, TU recently announced the distribution of booklets to migrant workers in Thailand, with the goal of...
Americans Get Paid To Eat More Tuna
Americans will get rewarded if they eat more seafood, including tuna, incentives that come in line with government guidelines for a healthy diet, which recommend consumption of at least two...
Still Chance For EU Canners To Clear Loins Duty Free
EU canners still have chance to get their hands on duty free imports of pre-cooked tuna loins as part of the annual free-trade quota, with just less than 70 percent of the allocated volume...
Japanese Make A Wish On Bluefin
Visitors to a shrine in Japan placed coins on a bluefin tuna this weekend, hoping that their wishes of prosperity would be granted. The shrine in Nishinomiyajinja, Hyogo, is dedicated to the...
Nations To Clash Over EPO Closure?
As no consensus was reached over the terms of a future purse seine closure in the EPO at the last meeting of the IATTC, the scene is set for further negotiations at next month’s 91st session....
US Importers Sue NOAA Over Fraud & Traceability Rules
Allegations have surfaced stating that corners were cut in getting a seafood traceability rule issued before the Trump administration takes office later this month, and several US seafood...
John West Aus’ Popular “Street Asian” Ad Clears Criticism
A commercial for John West Australia’s new line of canned tuna with Asian inspired flavors is seeing success on YouTube, and with its popularity has defied criticism that the commercial...
Shrinking Business For US’ Top 3 Suppliers
US canned tuna imports have maintained a year on year slump, and as a result the three largest supplying nations to the market have faced notable impact to their business. This comes at a time...
Vessels Crash In South Pacific
A tuna longliner was hit by a reefer container ship in the South Pacific on Saturday, as it allegedly crossed the route of the cargo vessel. The Taiwan-flagged longliner, Hsiang Yung No. 6,...
“Chunk Light” At Risk Of Losing More Sales?
This time around we’re asking Atuna readers their opinion on the standpoint: Value Added Will Take Sales From “Chunk Light” Make your vote count. Bualuang Securities has predicted that by...
US Big 3 Should Expect Heavy Hit
The results are in, and by a slim majority, Atuna readers believe that the US Big 3 tuna brands will suffer a heavy hit on account of the price fixing scandal. With lawsuits still to conclude...