Mozambique wants to renegotiate EU fishing deal to pave way for domestic fleet
Having issued $850m in bonds to finance a new tuna fleet, country wants to make sure its national fleet gets bigger share of resources
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
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
Petit Navire ups profit as sales soar in 2012
Tuna canner profit grew modestly in 2012, as turnover soared 75%
French shipyard contracted for Mozambique fleet will only build eight boats
It was announced at the time with much fanfare and branded as a victory for the 'made in France', but in the end, only a small part of the €200m, 30-strong fleet will be made in France