US adds Indian shrimp to forced labor list
Shrimp from India can still enter the US, but US importers now will face increased scrutiny and reputational risks
US shrimpers demand tougher restrictions on Peru, Guatemala
The US wild catch shrimp sector is urging stricter enforcement of sect. 609 to protect sea turtles and ensure fair competition
NGO raises concerns over MSC ecolabeling, forced labor in tuna fishing
The MSC fisheries standard allows companies to avoid scrutiny and fails to address forced labor and other forms of labor abuse, Global Labor Justice maintains
US House panel peppers Biden administration with questions about IUU fishing
The congressional query also seeks to know how NOAA is assessing its processes under the Seafood Import Monitoring Program
Large Mississippi wholesaler to forfeit $1m for mislabeling frozen, imported fish
'QPS and company officials went to great lengths in conspiring with others to perpetuate fraud for more than a decade, even after they knew they were under federal investigation' -- assistant attorney general Todd Kim
Bangkok skipjack prices fall below Manta levels amid steady catches in Western Pacific
Skipjack tuna prices for delivery to Bangkok continued to fall this month, with the market experiencing a further drop over the last week
Santa Priscila again leads Ecuador’s top 10 shrimp exporters list
Ecuador's shrimp industry continues to perform as the country's top sector in terms of exports despite facing challenges in its primary markets, China and the US
Subway tuna supplier RD revives US cannery plans with focus on private label
RD Corporation, a Filipino tuna fishing and processing company, has decided to move forward with its plans to open a cannery in the US state of New Jersey
Conagra seeks to dismiss lawsuit over alleged weight-boosting practices
The lawsuit charges the US company with falsely advertising its Van de Kamp, Mrs. Paul's frozen fish products as '100% Whole Fish,' though they allegedly contain an added chemical and extra water to boost weight
Canned tuna processors hope for olive oil price relief after summer
The sharp rise in olive oil costs last year and continued this year, driven largely by climate change, has posed significant challenges for the sector