France ups canned tuna imports from nearly all origins, Ghana down 13%
Strong volumes from Ecuador and Ivory Coast drive 11% hike in French imports in 12 months up to end of September, despite 11% price increase
Bumble Bee snaps up sushi-quality tuna distributor
Bumble Bee is expanding into sushi-quality tuna supply with an acquisition, following its recent expansion into frozen seafood with a new product line
Skipjack price speculation harming Spanish fishing companies
Tuna fishing groups and processors in Spain blame Thai counterparts' aggressive strategy for a drop in skipjack prices, but foresee a return to an upwards trend in January next year
Up to 45 Ghana tuna vessels could be blacklisted as result of EU sanctions
If EU's yellow card warning to Ghana materializes into sanctions, this could affect 45 tuna vessels currently flying Ghanaian flag
Sapmer sets up Shanghai foothold to explore China market
Indian Ocean tuna catcher and processor is exploring market opportunities in China, as group looks to cut reliance on Japan, says CEO Yannick Lauri
In pictures: Sapmer inaugurates new Mauritius tuna plant
French tuna catcher and processor Sapmer invited journalists and buyers to inaugurate its new coldstore and factory in Port-Louis, Mauritius, in November 2013
Sapmer in $500m move to ‘reach across all oceans’
French tuna catcher and processor is in talks with two potential partners in Papua New Guinea, where it could invest around $500m in ten new Pacific Ocean fishing licenses and processing activities, says CEO Yannick Lauri
Sapmer orders two new purse seiners from Piriou
Vessels will meet requirements of being able to fish both in Indian and Pacific oceans
Soon-to-be-closed UK canned tuna supplier posts profit on reduced turnover
MCM Select Foods, which is being wound down by its private equity owner, reports profit of £1.23m on turnover of £33.37m
Skipjack prices in Spain following Bangkok down
Prices of skipjack tuna in Thai capital Bangkok and in Spain are continuing to drop, with canneries worldwide well stocked with fish