Indonesia is keen to “revitalize and empower” its local fishing capacity, and has laid down a challenge to the Pacific; to end the scourge of the oceans and to accept no laxity in relation to...
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TU Drops BB, But Where Will It Move Next?
A prolonged one year wait appears to have tested the patience of Thai Union, as it today announced the termination of its major buy of Bumble Bee Foods, after antitrust regulators have been...
US: WTO Dolphin-Safe Labelling Verdict “Inconsistent”
Despite the final decision being released over a week ago, yesterday saw the US accuse the World Trade Organization (WTO) of “fumbling” its latest ruling in the dolphin-safe tuna labelling...
Thai Union Drops Deal On Bumble Bee
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (TU), announced today that it has reached an agreement with Lion Capital to mutually terminate the acquisition of Bumble Bee Foods, LLC (Bumble Bee...
Industry And Retailers Look Forward To Potential Of MSC Yellowfin
The recent announcement that the first major yellowfin fishery is set to gain MSC certification has ignited considerable enthusiasm and positive reactions from interested customers, keen to...
Thai Union Drops Deal On Bumble Bee
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (TU), announced today that it has reached an agreement with Lion Capital to mutually terminate the acquisition of Bumble Bee Foods, LLC (Bumble Bee...
Vietnam Gets Zero Duty With EU From Day One
Talks have been finalized for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Union, marking the end of negotiations and some dramatic changes in regards to tuna trade. Atuna.com...
Will New Approach By WCPFC Director Pay Off?
The new Director of the WCPFC, Feleti Teo, appears to already be making his presence felt, by adopting a brand new strategic approach in preparation of the Commission’s 12th Regular...
Bali: Rising Catches But Reduced Exports
Tuna catches in Bali appear to be on the up, with reports of an overall increase of 30 percent in landings from September to October, but according to sources, exports from the nation are...
The Resurrection Of The Panamanian Tuna Fleet
Once major players in total EPO tuna catch, Panamanian flagged vessels have witnessed a somewhat fading presence in the region in recent years. However, a rapid catch recovery has changed...
Magnificent Colorings Of Tuna Captured On Film
It’s fairly common knowledge amongst those in the business that a tuna’s colorings are no accident; a dark upper side to mimic the murky ocean floor, and a light underbelly to appear almost...
El Niño: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
While in some respects Kiribati is fighting to battle off the negative impacts that climate change is having on the small Pacific island nation, one of the strongest ever El Niño’s currently...
Pinsa Believes WTO Decision Won’t Only Open US Doors
A long awaited decision from the WTO will not only open up the US market to more Mexican canned tuna, but Pinsa believes the result will also enhance its access to the EU too. The largest tuna...
Ecuador’s Climbing Catch Appears Unstoppable
There’s no knowing where Ecuador’s tuna catch might climb to this year, with current volumes already 23 percent higher than ever before. Record volumes of skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye...
Extra Bigeye Quota Purchased By US
Longline fishermen in Hawaii who exhausted their 2015 annual bigeye catch quota by early August will now be taking to the seas once again, this time using part of Guam’s quota, and paying USD...
Lack Of Defined HCRs Could Threaten MSC Certifications
There is a real risk that without clearly defined harvest control rules (HCRs) MSC certified tuna fisheries could be suspended from the MSC program. That’s exactly why the Marine Stewardship...
Iran: A Rising Player In The IO
Upping its catches by nearly a third year on year, Iran appears to have steadied its position as one of the top tuna catching fleets of the Indian Ocean, recording consistent increases in its...
Another Thai Processor Moves In On EU
Sea Value, earlier this year, put expectations of a significant sales increase down to high demand from overseas markets, and now seems keen to bolster its strength in one region in...
New Training In Thermal Processing For Pacific Canneries
To ensure tuna canned in the region meets the required standards for human consumption, canners and national fish product inspectors from Fiji, PNG and the Solomon Islands are currently taking...
US Seiner Fleet On Collision Course With Pacific Nations
At a worth of USD 20 million, 2,000 fishing days acquired by the US seiner fleet in September to fish in EEZs of PNA nations, now appear to be unwanted, as the United States tries to step back...