StarKist Launches ‘Have you been StarKist?’ Campaign

February 2, 2010 Elaine Wong, Brandweek

StarKist’s strategy is to make consumers associate it with seafood, not just canned tuna.

Three Indicted For False Labeling, Smuggling, Misbranding

January 29, 2010 U.S. Department of Justice

A federal grand jury returned a 28-count indictment against three individuals for conspiring to falsely label, smuggle and misbrand more than 325,000 pounds of seafood.

Albacore Tuna Landings ‘Very Good’ In 2009

January 29, 2010 Nicole Plascencia KCBY News

According to ODFW, albacore tuna had very good landings, bringing in roughly 10 million pounds in 2009.

Council Rolls Back Northeast Scallop Cuts

The New England Fishery Management Council voted 10-5 to adopt more lenient rules that restore a 22 percent cut in the number of fishing days.

Deadly VHS Fish Virus Found In Lake Superior

January 29, 2010 The Associated Press

Scientists detect deadly fish virus in Lake Superior, but officials see no large outbreak.