Thai Union workers at a tuna plant in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, have been introduced to new social media tools that make it easier for them to report human rights abuses. Employees can discuss...
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Will ISSF Rules Provide Better Info To Consumers?
In addition to new and updated measures on FADs and fishing capacity management, ISSF’s participating companies will be urged to also follow what the foundation states are amended policies on...
PNA Talks How To Replace The FAD Ban
The PNA has been exploring possible options on how to replace the current four month annual FAD ban that is implemented by the WCPFC, which it claims is costing millions in foregone revenue,...
“Responsible Seafood” Pledge Without Canned Tuna?
US retailer, Albertsons Companies, recently announced that its 20 most popular seafood products will have to adhere to a Responsible Seafood Policy by 2022, however the commitments do not...
New Findings Into Fisherman’s Death
A new report has been released after further investigations have been taken into the death of a deck crew member on board a tuna seiner in the Pacific in 2014. The Transport Accident...
PNG Tuna Plan Awaited With Great Curiosity
Further effort is being made within a continuing move to develop the domestic tuna fishing and processing industry in PNG, with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) completing a tuna...
Another TU Brand Switches To “Easy Open”
Another Thai Union owned firm, Genova Seafood, has introduced new tuna cans with easy-open pull tab lids to its branded US market range. The San Diego based seafood company, which prides...
Trump President: What Can We Expect?
With news that Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected the US’ new President, international press has been focused on the uncertain future that this leaves for America. Among many...
Fight Over Lead Of Tuna Underfilling Court Case
Lawyers representing the plaintiffs of four class action lawsuits that have accused Trader Joe’s of underfilling some of its canned tuna products, are battling over who should lead the...
Can Algeria Boost Tuna Export Value Tenfold?
Algeria intends to build tuna fattening farms in the New Year, and will submit a request to ICCAT at its 20th Special Meeting next week, as it is believed that the process can potentially...
Single Insect Find Halts Japanese Firm’s Production
Japan’s main tuna processing company, Hagoromo Foods, is to suspend production at one of its plants after a single insect was found in one tuna can under its brand name. Production will be...
Maldives Solidifies MSC Skipjack Certification
Extra controls are being implemented in regards to the Maldives pole and line tuna fishery, in what appears to be a concerted effort to eliminate any risks of losing MSC certification for...
“Immediate Action Needed On Atlantic Bigeye”
Better action is being demanded from ICCAT to protect juvenile Atlantic bigeye tuna from being caught as bycatch from FAD fishing, as the stock is reducing. Nearly all juvenile bigeye are...
No Way Up For Mozambique’s Credit Rating?
The long-term sovereign debt of Mozambique, caused by loans to companies such as state-owned tuna fishing company EMATUM, has been reduced one level from “CCC” to “CC”. Credit rating agency...
Tuna Firm Fails To Fundraise On TV
US canned tuna company Safe Catch which markets itself as containing low levels of mercury appeared on American fundraising TV show, Shark Tank, in a bid to raise capital, but received no...
Own-Brand Maldivian Tuna Headed To Europe
A new brand of canned tuna processed in the Maldives will be introduced on the European market within a couple of months, initially hitting UK stores. The Maldives Industrial Fishing Company...
TU Stocks Sees Solid Recovery
Thai Union’s stock has returned to one of the highest levels in five years, following a short-term dip after the news that the Thai King passed away last month. Today’s opening share price was...
Delayed Tsukiji Move Could Cost Tuna Firm Thousands
A Tokyo seafood wholesaler is paying high costs on electricity bills for a tuna freezing facility that is remaining unused due to a delay in the relocation of the Tsukiji market. Hohsui Corp...
ICCAT Urged To Ban At-Sea Transshipment
ICCAT members will need to agree on several changes in policy if they are to meet the priorities laid out by Pew, which has published recommendations that include FAD management reform and a...
Tuna Prices Put Small Dent In TU’s Record Sales
In what it boasts is a record setting figure, Thai Union has posted third quarter sales of USD 1 billion, up substantially from last year. But higher than expected raw material tuna prices...