The world’s leading tuna processor, Thai Union, has organized a workshop amongst top executives that will set a strategic roadmap for growth in Thailand and global markets. Thai Union Frozen...
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Vietnam’s Tuna Exports To EU Rockets
A substantial 31 percent rise took place for Vietnam’s tuna exports to the EU in the first nine months of this year. Tuna products shipped to the European market totaled a value of USD 106...
USA Blocks Mexico’s Appeal On Dolphin Safe Conflict
A new attempt by Mexico to get the World Trade Organization (WTO) to solve a long-standing tuna-dolphin dispute has allegedly been blocked by the United States. According to a report by AFP,...
US, UK, Germany Called To Invest In Philippine Tuna Management
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is calling for the USA, the UK and Germany to invest in the Philippines after government data has shown exports to these countries threatens the future of the...
John West Infusions “Goes With Anything”
John West’s iconic ‘Old Sam’ takes to the screen again to promote the brand’s new ‘Infusions’ tuna range. The no-drain canned tuna is introduced to the UK and Dutch market, enriched with both...
Case Against Earth Island For Eco-Label Racketeering
A lawsuit is pending in the United States against Earth Island Institute and its marine mammal specialist, Ric O’Barry by Dominican Republic Marine Park, Ocean World, for claims of unlawfully...
Namibian Tuna Catch Plunges On Oil Exploration
Namibia’s tuna catch has been slashed after oil and gas exploration took place in the nation’s southern waters. According to a study commissioned by the government, Namibia’s tuna harvest...
South Korea Risks IUU Status In EU
South Korea could face IUU fishing status in the European Union after the European Commission has criticized the country for failing to cooperate with the EU in the fight against illegal,...
South Africa Holds 10 Foreign Vessels On Poaching
Anti-poaching interventions in South Africa are expected to have led to the decline of illegal fishing activities in the country since October this year. The Portfolio Committee on...
Seismic Survey To Avoid Tuna Migration Path
A seismic survey, set to take place at the start of next year, is expected with confidence to avoid the migration path of southern bluefin tuna. The research in the Great Australian Bight is...
Tuna Processors Subjected To New Labeling Laws
The Ecuadorian tuna industry is likely to be strongly affected by the changing of food labeling laws by the country’s authorities. The new regulations will impact the spending of tuna...
Burglar Gets 18 Months After DNA Found In Tuna Salad
A burglar has been arrested and sentenced to 18 months in prison after traces of his DNA were found in a tuna salad at the scene. The 27 year old man who ransacked a house in York Place, St...
Spanish Tuna Fishers Raise Complaint Against Commissioner Damanaki
The Spanish tuna fishing fleet has raised a complaint against European Commissioner, Maria Damanaki for “shameful” attitude in supporting a halt on the increase of the Atlantic bluefin tuna...
Sapmer Opens New Tuna Processing Plant
Major French fishing company, Sapmer, has opened a new tuna processing plant in Port Louis, Mauritius. ‘Indian Ocean Tuna Processing Services Limited’ will increase Sapmer’s total annual tuna...
Hefty Penalties For Illegal Fishing In Australia
Australian authorities are taking stronger measures to combat illegal fishing and have made increased convictions with hefty penalties. The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has...
Frabelle Launches New Tuna Seiner With ULT
Filipino-owned Frabelle Corporation, considered one of the world’s largest fishing companies, is bullish that its production of tuna will more than double with the addition of its latest...
WCPFC Director: Vote Might Be Needed
The Executive Director of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission says the member groups may have to vote next week if they can’t agree on new regulations. The main item on the...
Indonesian Fishermen Claim Exploitation
Indonesian fishermen working on European flagged tuna vessels that dock at New Zealand ports have made claims of exploitative working conditions and unfairly low pay. Speaking to Michael...
“Outlook WCPFC Meeting Rather Grim”
The outlook and prospect of an agreement for the upcoming WCPFC meeting next week in Cairns, Australia, looks rather grim according Greenpeace Pacific Oceans Campaigner, Duncan William, who...
“The Tuna Fisheries Game Changer”
The Papua New Guinea National Fisheries Authority (NFA) continues to take giant strides towards enhancing the way multi-billion dollar tuna fisheries are managed not only within the country,...