UK retailers split on MSC as more tuna vessels apply for certification
Over the last few months several fleets have announced their intention to gain certification in the PNA fisheries, with European retailers seemingly keen to buy
Mercury levels rise in Hawaiian yellowfin tuna
Mercury levels are rising in Hawaiian yellowfin tuna, often marketed as ahi, at a rate of nearly 4% a year as the oceans absorb the pollutant from the air
VASEP launches ‘Dolphin Safe’ tuna campaign
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers has kicked off a 'Dolphin Safe' program
GSMC blog: Indonesia’s crab meat price drop may draw following; Gibson sees upside in US retail for wild salmon
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Century Pacific aims for rapid organic growth
Philippines-based tuna canner Century Pacific Food is seen to grow business by 10-15% each year in the next five years, outpacing the country’s economic expansion
‘Wild ride’ in tuna could continue on planned Indonesia crackdown
If Indonesia follows through on plans to ban foreign vessels from fishing in its waters, tuna supply will tighten and prices likely increase
New US marine mammal laws have ‘zero impact’ on Mexico MSC tuna bid
Regulation change to ban imports on all marine mammal-harmful seafood should be no threat for the full MSC assessment bid undertaken by the northeastern tropical Pacific yellowfin and skipjack tuna fishery
Letter: Indonesia’s Hollywood-style blow-up of IUU vessels shows rise of global, EU pressure
The Indonesian navy's blowing up of Papua New Guinea vessels reflects increased international pressure to tackle IUU, argues Alberto Romero of Lumar
FCF inks deal with Pacifical for MSC tuna
Largest tuna supplier in western Pacific signs agreement to provide Marine Stewardship Council-certified tuna
EU begins Sri Lanka import ban
After announcing a red card against Sri Lankan imports of seafood in October, based on a lack of work towards fighting IUU, the EU this week begins its ban