A drop of 10 percent has been reported in the volume of transactions for marine products in the new Toyosu market in Japan, compared with sales at Tsukiji last year. “The...
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Location Of Tuna Statue Confirmed
The long-awaited statue of a tuna poler will be placed on the Port Lincoln foreshore. The Port Lincoln City Council endorsed placing the statue between two Norfolk pines adjacent to...
Sainsbury’s Launches Meat-Free Section
The British supermarket will become one of the first retailers to trial a new meat-alternative section in its meat, fish and poultry aisle. The trial will include 20 stores nationwide...
Indonesia Seeks Duty-Free Fish Imports Into Japan
Indonesia’s Fisheries Minister has requested a removal of import tariffs for fishery products from the Japanese government. These products currently face a 7 percent duty to enter the Japanese...
Laptop Switched For Same Weight Tuna Cans
After a two-day trial, a US jury this week convicted a man for causing uproar and firing shots in a Maryland shopping mall.The shopper had bought a laptop computer, but then returned...
Plans For Joint Fishing Agency In Vigo, Manta Proposed
The President of Central American Parliament has begun discussions with the intent to establish an Ibero-American fishing agency. President Irma Amaya met with...
Seychelles Welcomes Delegation From Thai Union
The President of Seychelles, has hosted a reception for Dr. Sven Massen, Director of Europe Operations in Thai Union.President Danny Faure welcomed the delegation at the State...
Aussies Prep For Annual ‘Tuna Toss’ In Seafood City
Over 20,000 visitors will flock Port Lincoln Foreshore, Australia from Jan. 24 to Jan. 27 for the annual Tunarama festival. One of the main highlights of the giant tuna party is the “Tuna...
New Destinations For Old Tsukiji Market
Tokyo is planning to build an international event center at the site of the old Tsukiji tuna auction market.By utilizing the 23-hectare Tsukiji plot, Tokyo is aiming on increasing...
Two Philippine Tuna Fishermen Rescued At Sea
A Vietnamese fishing vessel rescued two Philippine fishermen who had been drifting at sea for days. They had set sail to catch tuna in waters between the Philippines and Vietnam.The small boat...
Tuna Auction Viewing Area Now Open At Toyosu
Visitors to the new Toyosu tuna wholesale market in Tokyo can now view the tuna auctions from a designated area.The viewing zone, which was made available to attendees as of yesterday, is...
Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Crew Member
A crew member from a tuna longliner has been successfully medically evacuated 80 miles north of Kauai on the Hawaiian Archipelago.A 37 year old was evacuated off the 159 foot...
Spain’s Major University Launches Fishing Marketing Course
The faculty of Economic and Business Sciences at UNED will host the first diploma of profession expert in Fishing Marketing.The National Distance Education University (UNED) has more than...
US China Trade War: No Additional Taxes On Tuna… For Now
Three days of intense negotiations between China and the US has ended with no further tariffs being implemented, neither on canned tuna and frozen pre-cooked loins from...
ANFACO Casts Doubt On EC Lifting Thai Yellow Card
The Spanish canning association has urged the European Commission to keep a close eye on Thailand following the withdrawal of their IUU yellow card. ANFACO contends that...
Tuna Lantern Set To Break 30-Year Tradition
A lantern in the shape of a tuna will be featured as the main lantern in the Taiwan Lantern Festival, for the first time in three decades.The choice will break a tradition of using animals...
Tuna Sculpture Almost Ready For Unveiling
A sculpture depicting a tuna pole and line fisherman pulling a fish from water is nearing its completion.The much anticipated sculpture was originally planned to be unveiled in...
Ex-Minister Fights US Extradition On Tuna Fraud Charge
Mozambique’s former finance minister Manuel Chang will oppose extradition to the United States. Chang was arrested on charges of money laundering, wire and securities fraud involving a total...
Tuna Spotter Plane Finds Lost Record Attempt Sailing Boat
The vessel, Wild Eyes, made headlines in 2010 when Abby Sunderland attempted to become the youngest person ever to circumnavigate the globe solo.A couple of days ago, a tuna spotting plane...
Hawaii Ends 2018 With High Ahi Prices
Significant demand during the holiday period has caused ahi tuna prices to soar. A pound of premium-grade bluefin toro ahi was sold for USD 39.95 in Honolulu, Hawaii.Ahi Tuna is traditionally...