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WWF Identifies A New “Tuna Highway”
The sea that passes through the island of Mindoro has been identified by environmental NGO World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as the tuna highway of the Philippines. According to WWF Site Manager,...
Sainsbury Boasting Explosive Growth Own Brand
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has said that its own brand range is growing at more than twice the rate of branded food. As news has hit that discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl are making their mark...
Vietnam Investing To Boost Yellowfin Exports To Japan
The Binh Dinh province of Vietnam has invested USD 47,000 into buying improved equipment, for tuna fishing and preserving, in order to increase the quality of its exports. The country is...
Aldi Australia Tuna Tracking System Not Fully Clear
Aldi Australia has announced the introduction of a tuna tracking system across its entire Australian canned tuna range. The discount retailer has said that it is giving consumers the tool to...
Turmoil Makes Ecuador’s Exports To Venezuela Plummet
Ecuador’s tuna and canned tuna exports to Venezuela have witnessed a sharp fall, plummeting by as much as 29 percent. From 2012 to 2013, tuna shipped from the one South American country to the...
SPREAD THE WORD: 10 Days Left Of Atuna Early Bird Registration Fee
The countdown has begun and there are just 10 more days to benefit from our atuna.com Early Bird registration rate, so spread the word. Registrations have been rolling in and many tuna...
The Asian Tiger That Shows Explosive Tuna Growth
Vietnam’s canned tuna exports to the EU have taken a huge leap and seen explosive growth of a massive 44 percent. Drastically increased demand for this Asian tiger’s low priced canned tuna has...
SOPAC Accused Of Using Unlicensed Foreign Officers
The South Pacific Tuna Corporation (SOPAC) is facing fines issued by Coast Guard Guam after claims of eight separate instances of using unlicensed foreign officers to illegally serve the roles...
What Premium Does Thailand Pay For MSC Skipjack?
A drop in the premium price that Thailand pays for its skipjack imports from the Maldives last year has been coupled with an intense upsurge in the volume of this tuna the Asian country...
ASK ATUNA: Why Has My Yellowfin Turned Green?
“Ask Atuna”… If you have a question about any aspect of the tuna industry, we’d be pleased to hear it. Our team will regularly select one of your submitted questions to answer in detail in the...
ISSF Skipper Workshops: Waste Of Time?
ISSF states that its skipper workshops are just one of many tools used in its efforts to mitigate bycatch, but has admitted it is not yet possible to estimate the impact such work is actually...
Indonesian Minister Sounds Alarm Bells Over Tuna Catches
The level of exploitation of tuna in Indonesia is sounding alarm bells for the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister, Sharif Cicip Sutardjo. He says all parties now need to cooperate to stop...
Gensan Tuna Zone Visited By Whale Sharks
A number of whale sharks recently visited a portion of Sarangani Bay, part of General Santos City’s tuna zone. The Sarangani province in the Philippines is now pushing for the creation of...
German Discounters Are Shaking Up UK’s Tuna Business
German retailers, Aldi and Lidl are making their mark in the UK canned tuna business, creating tough competition for the traditional British supermarkets’ formulas. Major UK-owned retail...
Tuna Feeds Venezuelans’ In A 47.7 Percent Food Shortage
As Venezuela’s shortage of food hits 47.7 percent, the country is relying on products such as canned tuna to feed them through a nation-wide food crisis. A “mystery shopping” study by market...
EU Canned Tuna Imports Back On Track
The EU canned tuna market is back on track with an eight percent growth in imports last year. After suffering a dip in 2012, the European market for this product has made a recovery, reaching...
Opportunities Arising For Spanish Canners In Canadian Market
A looming free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union could significantly open up the Canadian market for EU tuna processors and exporters, particularly in Spain. If given the...
PNA Further Restricts Tuna Fishing Days
The PNA concluded their annual general meeting with an agreement to further limit catching days and put a freeze on them until 2016. This decision was made during discussions in Honiara last...
Canada Causes Interesting Shift In 2013 US Imports
Despite US canned tuna imports falling to a seven year low in 2013, overall, very little movements or shifts has been witnessed in shipment volumes from most origins, only a few...