Consumer Reports continues drumbeat against pregnant women eating tuna
The magazine stokes the issue in its July 2023 edition, also publishing a petition to get the FDA to update its tuna consumption guidelines
Walmart to source tuna only from vessels with 100% monitoring
Walmart is the world's largest retail company with more than 10,500 stores in 24 countries
ISSF reports 85% of global tuna catch sourced from healthy stocks
Of the total commercial tuna catch worldwide, 85% is sourced from stocks at healthy levels; in addition, 11% came from overfished stocks and 4% from stocks at an intermediate level of abundance
Value of MSC check questioned in lawsuits against Bumble Bee, Walmart
MSC standards do not prevent 'the suffocation and crushing of dolphins caught in fishing nets' -- lawsuits recently filed against Bumble Bee Foods and Walmart
NFI attacks Consumer Reports for restoking tuna mercury controversy
'From can to can, mercury levels can spike in unpredictable ways that might jeopardize the health of a fetus' -- James Rogers, Consumer Reports
Recap UCN’s full coverage of Tuna 2022
Undercurrent News blogged live from the 2022 World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition but also came back with many stories to write over the last few weeks
Chinese-backed Spanish tuna canner completes $30m factory
Albo has completed the expansion of its new processing plant in the northern part of Spain, according to a stock exchange alert from its Chinese parent
Bolton to source all tuna from MSC-certified fisheries, ‘comprehensive’ FIPs by 2024
Bolton committed to sourcing 100% of its tuna from MSC-certified fisheries and 'comprehensive' FIPs by 2024; the company describes MSC as the best available eco-labeling for sustainable fisheries
Thai Union answers FDA warning over tuna handling
FDA said it found 'serious violations' of the seafood HACCP rules at a Thai Union plant in Samut Sakhon, Thailand
Carrefour adds Spanish albacore to own-brand range
The product will be offered to customers under the Carrefour Circulo de Calidad brand and can be found in its stores throughout Spain