Former StarKist SVP Hodge given probation, not prison for tuna price-fixing
Stephen Hodge, San Francisco, California-based judge Edward Chen has ruled, will serve three years probation, six months home confinement and pay a $25,000 fine
Group of emerging US, Canada brands eyes seafood’s breakout moment
The Seafood Collab was founded by seven like-minded 'emerging bands' in the US and Canadian seafood space, and others are looking to join
In appeal, Lischewski argues 2019 trial violated his constitutional rights
Lawyers for former Bumble Bee Foods CEO Christopher Lischewski argue that he didn't receive a fair trial in 2019 for the charge of price-fixing
Spanish, French tuna fleets demand ‘level playing field’ in Indian Ocean
'The fundamental problem with the IOTC measure 19/01 is non-compliance,' a Spanish executive told Undercurrent News
‘Boycott’ of Indian Ocean tuna would hurt compliant fishing nations
Several retailers and brands have pledged not to stock -- or to reduce their stocking of -- Indian Ocean-caught yellowfin tuna, in light of concerns around overfishing. But how helpful is this as an approach?
IOTC meeting agenda omits yellowfin overfishing issue
Despite retailers and brands announcing they will cut sourcing from the Indian Ocean until a new plan to rebuild the stock is in place, the IOTC will not address the issue yet
Pole-and-line tuna seller clashes with PNA over lack of observers on seiners
John Burton fires back at accusations his interest in human rights at sea is driven by commercial reasons; stresses protection of observers is 'key'
Mercadona partnership boosts Jealsa’s revenue, pushes profits to record
Jealsa, which owns brands Escuris and Rianxeira, achieved total sales of €667 million for 2019, up 4.3% year-on-year
Judge delays resolution of Bumble Bee bankruptcy due to tax issues
Judge Laurie Silverstein said that she won't approve a settlement to resolve the Bumble Bee bankruptcy without hearing from the US Internal Revenue Service about potential tax issues
New Canadian canned brand hopes for win with locally sourced seafood
Canada's Scout canned seafood brand relies on domestically sourced albacore, mussels, trout and lobster