Vietnam’s first-half tuna exports up 21% amid rising logistic costs
Vietnam increased its tuna exports by 21% in the first half of 2021 to $355 million amid rising logistical costs, according to the country's industry association
Peru sets temporary closures, catch limits for tuna fishing
Peru's ministry of production, Produce, has established new tuna conservation measures in compliance with resolutions of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
Global Tuna Alliance supports MSC drive to improve Pacific tuna management
Earlier this week, the MSC warned 22 tuna fisheries in the Western & Central Pacific they could face suspension of their certification from 2023
Largest source of MSC tuna at risk of suspension
Twenty-two tuna fisheries in the Western Central Pacific Ocean could face suspension of their certification to MSC standard for sustainable fishing
Ecuador’s Tunacons hopes for MSC certification progress by August
The MSC's certification of Ecuador trade association Tunacons, which was previously expected to be completed by June 2021, has been delayed
Safe Catch ruling another win for NFI in fight against ‘hyperbolic’ mercury claims
'This is a significant finding that will go a long way in getting rid of this hyperbolic and misleading message' -- Melaina Lewis, National Fisheries Institute
Safe Catch agrees to stop mercury claims found misleading in national advertising review
The BBB National Program's National Advertising Division says Safe Catch should stop saying that it sells the 'only tuna endorsed by the American Pregnancy Association'
Aldi joins call to prioritize long-term sustainability of Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna
German discount supermarket chain Aldi Sud has joined other retailers and tuna brands in calling on Indian Ocean Tuna Commission parties to better protect the Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock
US sushi restaurant’s struggle is tip of growing seafood price iceberg
Wesley Yao, the owner of three sushi restaurants, is trying hard to keep his menu prices the same even as his seafood costs have escalated 15-20% in the past six months
Chinese tuna firm plans $250m IPO
Zhejiang Ocean Family, one of China’s largest tuna longline fishing companies, plans to raise CNY 1.6bn from an initial public offering in China