ISSF calls for 100% observer coverage on tuna seiners
International Seafood Sustainability Foundation urges the ICCAT to adopt observers across all large-scale purse seiners in its tropical tuna fisheries
Tuna activities drive 30% in Mauritius conglomerate’s profit
Seafood was the best performer of Ireland Blyth Limited in its financial 2013 year, with profits up 66%
French shrimp imports from Thailand dive 51%; canned tuna imports stay high
France's canned tuna imports increased from nearly all countries in the past 12 months despite prices increases, while for shrimp, the strong prices have taken their toll
Sanford blames profit target miss on lower skipjack, toothfish catches
New Zealand fishing company said full-year profit would miss target by NZD 3m - NZD 5m as a result of lower harvest of skipjack and toothfish
Ecuador skipjack prices down $400/t y-o-y on market games, supply instability
An unstable year in terms of supply out of Ecuador also hurt prices this year, but one commercial manager believes prices are set to stabilize for now
Starkist adds ranch-flavored variety to pouch line
StarKist Co launched its new Ranch-flavored Tuna Creations as one of the latest members of the single serve tuna pouch family on Tuesday
Thai Union CEO highlights labor focus; says group was hit by ‘perfect storm’
High tuna prices, a volatile baht, minimum wage hike, oil prices and shrimp disease have made for tough year, says Chansiri -- but threat of US downgrade due to human trafficking issues is now one of greatest challenges ahead
Tesco said to delist Princes products in ‘mystery dispute’
UK retailer has delisted more than 70 Princes lines, while urging rival suppliers to bid for listings to replace Princes' products, says The Grocer
Bolton Group buys stake in Tri Marine
Bolton Group and Tri Marine announced Tuesday they have reached a definitive agreement for the acquisition by Bolton of a minority interest in Tri Marine
Thai canners try and force lower skipjack prices
Large Thai canners are hoping for even lower skipjack prices for early October, with small volumes already sold at lower than September’s average of $1,900/mt