In Vietnam, the Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) is pushing for the Ministry of Finance to establish zero duty tariffs on imported tuna raw material and other seafood, in...
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Tuna Tycoon Leads Sector In China Trade Negotiations
In upcoming trade agreement discussions between Australia and China this Friday, the tuna and seafood sectors are set to be represented by industry magnate Hagen Stehr. As the only seafood rep...
Authorities Prompt To Avoid Raw Tuna Dishes
After a rare salmonella outbreak hit sushi restaurants in several US states last month, some county authorities are advising consumers to stay clear of ground raw tuna, and avoid tuna based...
Thai Tuna Industry Sure Of Quick Return To Green
Confident that efforts will yield positive results in the “very near future”, the Thai tuna industry seems poised for a quick turnaround of its recent yellow card, and is already eyeing up its...
Vietnam Sees Rocky Tuna Year Ahead
The value of Vietnamese tuna exports are expected to drop by five percent this year, as analysis estimates reveal a potential USD 123 million for 2015’s second quarter. According to the...
Ecuador Zero Duty Deal With EU In Sight
Reached last year and still waiting official adoption, a trade deal between Ecuador and the EU, which includes tuna products, could come into effect early. With a January 2017 deadline on the...
Country Of Origin Laws Delayed Until August
Though thePrime Minister began pushing for clearer food labeling laws at the start of this year, the implementation of country of origin labels in Australia a might not happen until as late as...
Maldives Canner Not Benefiting From P&L Demand
The Maldives leading canned tuna producer, Mifco, suggests that the country’s UK exports of pole and line skipjack product could regain strength in the coming years, as the firm is in the...
EU Trade Unions Wanted Citra Mina Out Of Expo
Protestors from European trade unions took to Brussels last week Tuesday to express their regret over the participation of one Philippine-based tuna producer, Citra Mina, in the Global Seafood...
EU Imports Changing Canned Tuna Global Dynamics?
The EU’s appetite for canned tuna is already known to be far greater than that of US consumers, with its overall import statistics almost doubling the US’, but this could change, as data from...
Anova’s MSC Albacore A Big Hit At Seafood Expo
Speaking to atuna.com, Anova Seafood’s CEO, Willem Huisman, gave his thoughts on this year’s Seafood Expo Global, and what the company has gained from being there. Huisman said the Expo, which...
Philippines GSP+ Could Be Short-Lived
As the Philippine tuna industry is poised to enter a fifth month of GSP+ status with the European Union, questions arise on how long the nation will hold onto its zero percent duty trade...
Fresh Yellowfin Price Could Rise Even Higher
Climbing prices for EU yellowfin buyers could be further on the uptrend, with the Maldives monsoon season soon approaching. A hit to this supply could intensify price hikes witnessed since Sri...
Spanish Tuna Producer Launches New Unique Stuffed Loins
Spanish tuna producer, Lumar Seafood, just launched a new range of frozen healthy tuna products, “with a unique presentation for the market.” The new health-based recipes, pictured below, are...
WTO: 96% Of US “Dolphin Safe” Inaccurate
Yesterday the WTO announced its latest verdict on the US-Mexico ‘dolphin safe’ dispute concluding that the US’ labeling laws for this certification go against international trade laws, and...
New WTO Verdict: End Of ‘Dolphin Safe’ Dispute?
Concluding what has been years of debate between the US and Mexico, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has now ruled again that the States’ regulations on ‘dolphin safe’ labels for canned tuna...
UK Tuna Importer Ranked In Top 100 Profit Makers
A surge in profits has seen one UK tuna importer take a worthy position in The Sunday Times 2015 Profit Track 100 list of top performing businesses. The list ranks Britain’s private companies...
Alaska Salmon Producers Go Back To MSC
Reversing a decision made in 2012, 10 Alaska seafood producing companies have announced that they will be re-joining MSC and seeking certification for the salmon they produce and sell. The...
Sardimar: “Net Weight Change Is To Adapt To Global Standards”
After an investigation reported tuna products in Costa Rica to have been packed less than their labels specify, one of the country’s top tuna brands gave us its perspective on the allegations,...
“Once You Get Dipped, You Live With Passion”
The President of Generale Conserve, one of Italy’s largest tuna producers, has been driving the firm’s leading brand, Asdomar, through the seafood market with an attitude and passion for...