Barbate and Zahara de los Atunes, two Spanish coastal towns in Cadiz, will soon be connected with a unique 155-meter long tuna-shaped cycle-pedestrian path. The project is part of the Eurovelo...
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French Firm Launches Frozen Yellowfin Tartare From The IO
The French frozen food company, Picard, has announced the launching of a new tuna product inspired by the cuisine of Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean (IO). The item, already available in...
Bumble Bee Adds New Commercial Exec, Continues Business Revamp
American canned tuna firm, Bumble Bee, has strengthened its commercial team with a new Vice President of Customer Development and Strategy, Alex Drew. He has more than 20 years of experience...
Vietnam’s Tuna Exports Recovered In 2021
Vietnamese tuna exports have grown strongly in 2021 as reported by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). The total value of the shipments reached around USD 757...
Most RFMOs Set Dates For 2022 Annual Meetings
Most of the dates for the annual meetings of the various RFMOs have been set. In a recently uploaded document, IOTC has confirmed that its 2022 gathering will take place from May 16 to 20....
Eritrea Officially Leaves IOTC After Years Of Non-Compliance
The African nation of Eritrea has announced its official and indefinite withdrawal from the IOTC effective the beginning of 2022. The move was announced in a letter the country sent to the...
MSC Launches Ocean Cookbook Which Includes 3 Tuna Recipes
Today, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched its Ocean Cookbook 2022 to promote healthy and more environmentally conscious eating. Using seafood from 18 MSC certified fisheries,...
TUNA2022: Will Global Tuna Industry Meet Again In Person In Bangkok?
The 2022 edition of the World Tuna Conference in Bangkok has been announced by its organizer, INFOFISH. The event, TUNA2022, will take place from October 11 to 13 and is themed “Strengthening...
China Has First Ultra-Low Tuna Reefer Carrier
China has received its first ultra-low temperature reefer, the ‘Ocean Star’, which will help keep tuna catches in optimal conditions during transportation. The boat was delivered to...
Century Pacific Adds Leading Sardine Brand To Its Portfolio
Century Pacific Food Inc.(CNPF) has acquired the leading Filipino canned sardine brand, Ligo, from the Tung family. The Philippine-based food and canned tuna processing and marketing group...
Tuna The Best Gift For Xmas?
Spanish processor Frinsa is convinced tuna has something special to offer for Christmas and launched a campaign like a fashion commercial - presenting the brand’s premium canned tuna in a...
IOTC Yellowfin Measures Come Into Force
The IOTC has announced that conservation and management measures for the interim rebuilding plan for Indian Ocean yellowfin stock adopted at the 2021 annual meeting came into force on December...
Tuna Vessel Rescues Six Sailors From Sunken Fuel Carrier
An Indonesian tuna vessel with six sailors on board that it rescued on December 12, arrived at port this weekend. The ‘KMN Hasil Tuna’ found the men drifting at sea after the fuel carrier...
Looking Forward To Trini The Tuna’s Return For Christmas
Every December, Trini the tuna visits the port of L'Escala in Spain where locals welcome it with open arms. The event has even become a tourist attraction and many look out for its arrival. In...
ATUNEC Helps With Logistic Of Vaccination Event In Port Of Manta
A new vaccination center in the Port of Manta has been set up to give the first or second doses to children aged five to 11, reported El Diario Ecuador. The jabs are free of charge. The...
Filipino Artists Hold Concert To Raise Money For Tuna Fishing Communities
Well-known Filipino artists have teamed up with WWF Philippines for a three-night virtual concert, “Holiday Serenade”, to raise money for 21 tuna fishing communities in Lagonoy Gulf and...
EU Operation In Somalia Tackling IUU Fishing After Anti-Piracy Success
As the piracy problem in the Horn of Africa is well under control thanks to the EU NavFor Operation Atalanta project, the initiative can now place more resources into putting a stop to IUU...
WCPFC Extends At-Sea Transshipments Measure Until March 2022
The WCPFC will be extending the provisional measures temporarily allowing at-sea transshipments for purse seiners and the suspension of observer coverage for these vessels until March 15,...
Albania Starts Exporting Tuna To Japan
Albania has started exporting farm-raised bluefin to Japan. Last week, the Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, was accompanied by the Japanese Ambassador, Takada Mitsuyuki to witness the...
Ecuador Cries Discrimination, Wants Full Membership In WCPFC
Ecuador wants full membership in the WCPFC, according to a letter that it submitted to the Commission today. The country said that it has expressed its desire to become a full member at...