The regional government of Galicia (Xunta de Galicia) recently published in its official gazette that there are no environmental concerns for the Spanish tuna company Jealsa’s refurbished factory in Espiñeira industrial estate in Boiro. This plant will produce pet food for its Petselect brand. Some of the matters that were looked into in the report pertained to atmospheric and noise pollution, waste management, landscape integration, and the protection of wildlife and plants in the surrounding areas.

The report read that “it is not considered necessary to submit the project to an ordinary environmental impact assessment,” as the company had addressed all the environmental concerns, put forth by the Xunta, read Spanish news sites. The factory is situated in a 5,800 square meter plot, and is expected to be completed at a budget of EUR 20 million. It will produce 50 tons of pet food annually from the waste of tuna and other seafood. Jealsa launched its Petselect brand in 2019, and since then, has been processing pet food for this brand at the Boiro facility which recently got a makeover.

The Western United Fish Company dba Annasea Foods Group recalled Kirkland Signature Brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke on September 20, the private label of Costco Wholesale. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the action was taken because the green onions used in the products “have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes”. The products were sold at the deli section of Costco stores in 33 states, including Washington and New York.

The FDA statement read that the company is “recalling 3,314.7 lbs [1,503 kg] of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke, Costco Item Number 17193.” The agency pointed out the large volumes of tuna that would be thrown away due to the action. The affected items are packaged in clear plastic clamshell containers with a net weight of 1.00 lb [0.45 kg] each, with the “Pack Date of 9/18/2025 and Sell By Date of 9/22/2025.” Buyers who purchased the product were asked to dispose of it immediately or visit the local Costco for a full refund.

Dongwon F&B has expanded its Bibimbap items, a popular South Korean dish, under its brand. Earlier this month, the company launched four new flavors of ‘Yangban Bibim Bap Frozen Fried Rice’. All are with seafood and tuna is one of them, called ‘Dongwon Tuna Kimchi Fried Rice’. The product is made from rice, roasted at 190℃ in a wok to preserve the smoky flavor and texture. The meal can be microwaved or heated in a pan before consuming. The other three variations are made with shrimp, octopus, and tofu and egg. According to Dongwon F&B, the tuna Bibimbap is available in a 420 g pack (2 items of 210 g) at KRW 7,480 (USD 5.36).

The company said that it is strengthening its home meal replacement product line by launching the super-easy mixed bibimbap, ‘Yangban Bibimbap’ last year and ‘Yangban 100 Bap,’ made with only rice and water, this year. It plans to introduce a variety of frozen rice products in the future, such as rice balls and containerized food. A Dongwon F&B official said, “This product was planned for customers who want to enjoy the taste of a professional restaurant while cooking easily. We will continue to release a variety of new products that suit consumer tastes in the future.”