A banking processing error in the US resulted in numerous checks issued to canned tuna buyers under the USD 152.2 million packaged tuna settlement being returned after deposit. The settlement...
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Japanese City Improves Offshore Medical Care
Medical support has emerged as the most pressing challenge for Japan’s distant-water tuna longline and skipjack pole-and-line crews. It prompted Kesennuma City to set up a 24/7...
Port State Measures Remain Uneven Among WCPFC Members
The WCPFC Secretariat says implementation of port measures remains uneven across RFMO member states, and this undermines regional compliance and enforcement effectiveness. This is according to...
How To Curb Corruption In The Fisheries Sector
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) investigated the occurrence and prevention of corruption in its study 'Rotten Fish'. It warns of the far-reaching consequences and effects not only on...
Thai Canned Tuna Trade With EU Remains Dismal Amid Trade Talks
The 10th round of EU–Thailand FTA negotiations concludes today in Phuket, Thailand. The talks seek to establish a trade and economic framework across nine areas, including goods, rules of...
Canned Tuna Exports By EU Producing Nations Declined
Although the export of canned tuna by EU member states increased slightly through June this year, the major processing nations lost business. The redistribution hubs and traders in other...
Atunsa Finalizes Acquisition Of Pevasa
The sale of Pevasa to competitor Atunsa was registered with the notary last Wednesday, September 30. A new management team will be taking over which will face several challenges to make the...
CNPF Exec Details Strategy Behind Gulf Region’s Export Success
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is one of Philippines' Century Pacific Food Inc.’s (CNPF) largest export markets. Greg Banzon, the company’s COO, discussed its export strategy and the...
EU Alerts: Influx Of Nitrite-Treated Tuna Continues
The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported six tuna-related incidents in September, with multiple cases involving nitrite-treated yellowfin shipped from Vietnam. On September...
Mexican Seiners Prepare To Resume Tuna Fishing After First Veda
Mexico’s National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (Conapesca) announced purse seiners that paused operations during the first phase of the IATTC veda will resume operations from October...
EU Forced Labor Policies For Tuna Fleets Must Make Tangible Changes
The EU Forced Labor Regulation will come into force in December 2027. Forced labor is a critical problem impacting tuna and other fishing fleets. On September 30, the European Parliament...
Century Pacific COO Says Tuna Demand Driven By Pte Label In MENA Region
Greg Banzon, COO of Century Pacific Food, Inc., believes that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is “the world's most import-dependent tuna market.” He gave an overview of the consumer...
Bangkok Skipjack Price Nears Historic Peak
Skipjack raw material prices are continuing to climb in the Bangkok processing hub, and they are close to hitting the historic peak. Since the start of this year, skipjack prices have risen 53...
EU Albacore Imports Fall Amid Steep Declines From China
EU demand for frozen whole round albacore declined in H1 2026 but remained well above 2022-2024 levels while prices edged higher during the period. Major suppliers lost business this year,...
Canned Tuna Is Popular In Protein Diets And Among Ozempic Users
The worldwide trend of eating more protein and lean diets has boosted the interest in canned tuna and other seafood. Moreover, it fits perfectly into the diet of people using weight-loss...
Drug Traffickers Use Tuna Buoys To Transport Cocaine
Drug smugglers have become increasingly inventive and use satellite buoys, commonly used in tuna fishing, to track floating cocaine packages destined for the Pacific Islands.This is a growing...
WR Skipjack Demand In EU Freezes At Historic Low
The demand by the EU processing industry for frozen whole round skipjack has sunk to a low level in the first half of 2026. Spanish canners lowered their intake dramatically. When looking at...
EU Sets Key Criteria As Thailand FTA Talks Accelerate
EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks are advancing in Phuket, with the EU offering greater market access for canned tuna tied to fish caught by EU fleets, an unprecedented condition...
Major Global Highlights September 2026
The skipjack raw material price in all key processing hubs continued its upward trajectory. The US, in a shocking move, attacked and sank an Ecuadorian purse seiner, alleging it was used for...
Digital Traceability Is As Important as Sustainability
“Digital traceability is as much a requirement as sustainability,” said Melody Eran of Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies (SAFET), speaking at INFOFISH TUNA 2026. She discussed the...
