Thai Union still working on reflagging Belize vessels, cites no impact from EU ban
Group says it is still working on finding alternative flag for its three MW Brands Belize-flagged vessels due to EU ban on country as part of IUU ban
EU looks set to grant Philippines zero duty on tuna
EU commission has reportedly backed Philippines' application for GSP+ status, which would give it duty free access to the EU for 6,274 tariff lines
Researchers: Frozen albacore products labelling rife with fraud in Spain
Team of researchers specialized in species identification of fish products found that most labels on frozen samples failed to give Spanish consumers the right information
Mexico sets management plan for yellowfin tuna fishery
Authorities are concerned about sustainable use of tuna, which generates revenue for the country of some $92.6 million
New England expanding on back of YO! Sushi win
Processor’s sushi JV wins business with chain’s 68 stores in UK from M&J Seafood as it signs ten-year lease on a plant adjacent to its current site, in which it is investing £2m
Starkist Samoa’s stop order for harbor pollution cancelled
The nullification notice was issued on July 8 after the ruptured pipe was repaired
Mitsubishi’s Princes takes on French tuna market
Tuna brand is now taking on the French market, with aim to hit €30m in sales within three years
Task force urges American Samoa to help canneries
Task force including Starkist's local general manager says government needs to help stabilize the costs for tuna canneries operating in the territory
Bumble Bee to break ground on Samoa plant before year-end
After signing the MOU with Samoa on a new processing plant, Bumble Bee is planning to break ground before the end of 2014 and start operations during Q4 of 2015
Sources: Bumble Bee owner eyes sale with Thai Union, Bolton tipped as likely bidders
The private equity owner of Bumble Bee is reportedly gearing up for a sale, with Thai Union, Bolton and other Asian players being billed as likely bidders