Lower supply has pushed up skipjack prices in the Manta processing hub. There is also an added uncertainty of the impact of the US “reciprocal tariffs” on Ecuadorian processors if or when the...
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Indonesia Ramps Up Efforts To Become A Major Tuna Producer
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) recently claimed that the nation is one of the world’s largest tuna producers and surpassed Taiwan, which has a massive fleet. A...
Will EU Impose Stricter Freezing Regulations For Tuna?
The European Commission has proposed changing the freezing rules for freezer vessels for tighter control over cold chain supply for tuna products. According to the Commission, new regulations...
Today Is World Tuna Day
It is World Tuna Day today. Tuna fishing and processing is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and the fish plays a vital role in the economies of many coastal, developed, and developing nations...
Dampened Skipjack Trading Mood In Bangkok Tuna Hub
The ongoing global economic situation, driven by the US administration, has severely dampened skipjack trade in the Bangkok processing hub. However, there has been some downward movement in...
China Becomes Party To PSMA To Combat IUU Fishing
China recently became a party to the UN Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) in a move to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated tuna and seafood entering its market. The international...
WCPO Transshipments Made Strong Recovery In March
Transshipments in PNA ports increased by 28 percent in March compared to the previous month. Most transfer operations were carried out in Papua New Guinea (PNG) ports. Atuna reported earlier...
Indian Researchers Develop Poultry Feed From Dried Tuna
The Indian government-run ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute recently introduced poultry feed made from smoked and dried tuna, manufactured in the Lakshadweep Islands, off the...
Major Global Highlights April 2025
April was quite a dramatic month for global tuna trade. Prices in major tuna hubs did not witness noteworthy changes except in the Indian Ocean region. US President Donald Trump kick started a...
IO Skipjack Catches Improved Leading To Price Adjustment
Purse seiners netted more skipjack in the Indian Ocean in April much to the relief of the boat owners and the processing plants. The quality of the fish was better but higher supply put...
Spanish Tuna Companies Continued Operations Despite Massive Power Outage
On Monday, Spain, Portugal, and parts of France lost power, which impacted millions of people and companies in the three countries. Most Spanish tuna firms managed to keep their production...
EU Pledges Over EUR 300 Mln For Sustainable Oceans In Busan
Busan played host to the 10th Our Ocean Conference, which was attended by over 1,000 participants, including government officials, NGOs, and private sector representatives, from over 100...
Will Other RFMOs Follow IOTC’s Lead With A Skipjack Limit?
At its recent annual meeting, IOTC members adopted a total allowable catch (TAC) for skipjack and allocated quotas to fleets. This was a historic move as no other RFMO has appointed such a...
Overfished Tuna Stocks Shrink, RFMOs Must Be Open To Trade-Offs For Ecosystem Challenges
-VIEWPOINT- We have come a long way since the UN General Assembly, recognising the importance of responsible tuna fishing for biodiversity, nutrition, and livelihoods, designated May 2 as...
Daily Catch Rate Of WCPO Skipjack Increased In March
The overall skipjack catch rate in the WCPO increased six percent in March compared to February. Most fish were netted in the EEZs of Nauru and the Marshall Islands. Atuna reported yesterday...
WCPO Seiners’ Effort And Catches Rose In March
After low catches in the WCPO in February, purse seiners had a better haul in March, and their catches rose by 15 percent. Skipjack volumes also increased marginally. The fishing effort in all...
Spanish Seafood Company Pesciro Begins Tuna Loining In Vigo
Vigo-based seafood firm Pesciro recently announced it has begun processing tuna into loins. Pesciro recently signed a deal with Frigoríficos de Vigo to operate in the latter’s plant in Bouzas,...
Ecuador Seizes “Illegal Substances” On Tuna Purse Seiner
The Ecuadorian Navy seized 71 packages of “illegal substances” on the Ecuadorian-flagged tuna purse seiner 'MonteCristi' last week, which later appeared to be drugs. The police did not confirm...
Readers: Atunlo’s Cape Verde Plant Will Begin Operations Within A Year
Spanish tuna company Jealsa recently hinted that it might partner with the firm Ubago to take over the tuna processing facility in Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, formerly owned by Atunlo, which is...
EU Canners Continue To Buy More Skipjack Loins From Within The Bloc
The EU exports of pre-cooked loins were at a five-year high in 2024, with increasing skipjack volumes, followed by yellowfin, comprising the majority of the shipments. There was an incredible...
