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
Bumble Bee, Samoa to ink MOU today
Bumble Bee Foods will sign a memorandum of understanding with the government of Samoa today, says PM
French fish canners promise better labeling in new ‘good practices’ chart
Fourteen canners including Saupiquet, Paul Paulet and Chancerelle sign chart of good practices, after study finds labeling on fish products is still inadequate
EU suspends free trade talks with Thailand
Suspension caused by continuing military regime comes as Thailand faces loss of all preferential tariff agreements on shrimp and tuna exports to the EU from 2015
Pevasa not affected by ‘disproportionate’ EU ban on Belize, says MD
Spanish tuna fishing company accuses Brussels of using Belize to make a statement against uncontrolled fishing, while adding the small country has shown good progress
Mixed reception for mooted Bumble Bee Samoa plant
PM hails job creation possibilities if plant plan comes to fruition, other politician says it will make town smell
Sri Lankan tuna, swordfish catcher certified FoS
Ceylon Fresh Seafood renews FoS for its yellowfin tuna, and obtains certification for its swordfish