Tuna fishing holds significant importance to the economies and communities of many Pacific Island nations. However, the exploitation of this resource is often lopsided, with some countries reaping...
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Smoked tuna business adds value and diversity to Solomons industry
HONIARA – In Solomon Islands, a new business in the tuna Industry is emerging with the start up of an initiative to provide local filleted smoked fish. The man behind the business is Schulte...
Mapping tribal owners to benefit Bina landowners and cannery
Verification has begun of the people who have claimed tribal ownership of the land where the Bina Harbour tuna cannery will be built, and nominations for positions as tribal trustees opened on...
New cannery key to development on Malaita
HONIARA – The proposed Bina Harbour processing plant in Malaita province, Solomon Islands will be a key economic pull factor that will drive other developments for the province, says the Minister...
Pacific Island tuna industry identifies issues and priorities
Industry participants at the PITIA workshop and AGM. Photo: FFA
PNG industry, Frabelle hope MSC certification can boost processing sector
Scene from the port of Alotau, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Credit: Marina Riley/Shutterstock.com.
EU, Thai canners should invest in Pacific to cover 50,000t yellowfin shortfall
Republished from Undercurrent News, 30 May 2018 The weaker yellowfin tuna supply picture from the Indian Ocean means European Union and Thailand-based canned tuna producers should make investments...
