ISSF content with ICCAT outcomes, while Europeche left frustrated
The ISSF said it was pleased that no existing measures were dialed back by the ICCAT's annual meeting, while 24 new measures were agreed to
Mauritian giant looks to strengthen voice as special IOTC session on FADs nears
Caught between African states and foreign tuna fishing fleets, companies in Mauritius and Seychelles have formed an association in a bid to be heard
NOAA Fisheries’ Coit to Congress: New MSA bill would be strain on agency
'[T]he expanded scope of some of the requirements could redirect limited funding and staff away from core activities' -- Janet Coit, National Marine Fisheries Service
US lawmakers turn up heat on western Pacific council over ‘questionable’ expenses
'As damning as this report is, it raises more questions about WESPAC than it answers. Their financial activities should continue to be examined' -- Raul Grijalva, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee
Trident Seafoods to fight Democrats’ proposed MSA changes in Congress
'Rather than empower the councils, [HR 4690] contains prescriptive mandates that will consume council time, divert resources...'-- Shannon Carroll, Trident Seafoods
112 supply chain firms call for action to save Pacific tuna’s MSC label
A letter written by the global NGO Tuna Forum on behalf of 112 supply chain companies urged the heads of delegations to the WCPFC to save the MSC label on Pacific tuna
Bangkok skipjack prices leap, Manta increase also expected
The prices for skipjack tuna for delivery to Thailand's capital of Bangkok in November have risen by over $200/t on October, sources told Undercurrent News
$1bn US importing giant buys owner of Empress tuna brand from Mitsui
A large privately held food supplier has snapped up a US-based division of Japanese conglomerate Mitsui, acquiring the Empress tuna brand in the process
Lower gov’t subsidies bring down Shanghai Kaichuang profit in Q3
Chinese seafood giant Shanghai Kaichuang International Marine Resources reports a net profit of CNY 44.8 million in the third quarter of 2021, down 45% year-on-year
Princes reaches 50% yellowfin cut goal a year ahead of target
UK-based food group Princes has reached its 50% yellowfin cut goal, the equivalent to 70 million cans per year, a year ahead of the deadline