The first cold storage for tuna in the Canary Islands will start operations in February at the Port of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria. The project is a step forward in positioning the island...
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2023 Was Less Successful For Omani-Flagged Tuna Vessels
Omani-flagged vessels catch yellowfin the most in the Indian Ocean followed by tuna-like species, and some skipjack. The fishing from 2019 to 2022 was on an upward trajectory but made a slight...
Major Global Highlights January 2025
Prices at the Bangkok and Seychelles processing hubs did not witness much of a change. The import of ATQ loins yet again became a topic of controversy. Four Dakartuna-owned pole-and-liners are...
UK Youngsters Increasingly Worried About State Of Oceans
Over half of UK seafood consumers recognize the MSC sustainable label but younger people are worried that their favorite tuna or seafood will not be available in the coming decades, according...
Vietnam’s Canned Tuna Exports In H2 2024 Broke Records
Vietnam increased its canned tuna exports to all markets in the second half of 2024 hitting USD 299 million, a record for this period. The US, Israel, Germany, Lebanon, and Egypt were the five...
EU Tuna Sector Welcomes Commissioner Kadis’s Pledge Of Support
The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, recently expressed his commitment to support the EU’s tuna and seafood industry. Europêche, the industry’s representative, and...
Hagoromo’s New Tuna Mini Pouches Are Head Turners
Japanese seafood company Hagoromo Foods is expanding its ‘Sea Chicken Smile’ tuna pouches line. The company sells 50 g pouches and now has introduced 25 g mini ones in four new flavors – Tuna...
US Professor Reveals Why Large MPAs Are Vital To Boost Tuna Populations
The debate on whether marine protected areas (MPAs) are relevant and how they can impact tuna and other seafood catches has been garnering attention. A recent study revealed the spillover...
Thai Canners’ Buying From Oceanian Fleets’ More Than Doubled
Thai processors massively increased their frozen whole rounds imports from the Oceanian fleet in the WCPO from January to September last year. Canneries purchased more whole rounds from all...
Ghana Claims Why Removing Yellow Card Is Critical
Ghana is taking strict measures to remove the EU yellow card which was imposed on the nation in 2021. The country's tuna sector was not the reason for this penalty. Emilia Arthur, the Minister...
US Whole Foods Market Bolsters Crew Rights With New Seafood Supply Standard
Earlier this week, US Whole Foods Market announced its new Seafood Code of Conduct , which ensures that its tuna and seafood suppliers of fresh, frozen, and canned products make certain that...
EROSKI Supermarkets To Offer Private Label MSC Yellowfin Canned Tuna
Spanish co-op chain EROSKI has introduced the first reference for MSC-certified line-caught yellowfin in olive oil under its brand in its stores and online. The news was announced on...
EU Tuna Sector Reiterates Importance Of Science-Based Decisions In RFMOs
European fishing industry representative Europêche highlighted how scientific evaluations in RFMOs are key to tuna fisheries management. Scientists and tuna sector professionals pointed out...
Seychelles Tuna Catches Remain Stable, Distant Water LL Fleet Shrinking
Seychelles-flagged vessels’ tuna catches have remained stable over the last three years. The number of seiners operating in this fishery has remained the same from 2019 to 2023, but the...
Grupo Consorcio’s Bonito Del Norte Most Popular Among Spaniards
Spanish tuna company Consorcio has reiterated its position in the national market by being the “most chosen” Bonito del Norte (albacore) product. Market research company Kantar Worldpanel...
Maruha Nichiro Announces Change In Leadership Roles
Japanese bluefin and seafood giant Maruha Nichiro recently announced a change in its top executive leadership. Sadahiko Hanzawa, who was the Representative Director and Executive Vice...
European Parliament Approves EU-Cape Verde Fisheries Deal
The European Parliament Committee on Fisheries approved a fishing deal between the EU and Cape Verde. It is a critical deal for the EU tuna fleet fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. The meeting...
UK & Irish Consumers Bought More MSC Canned Tuna In 2024
UK and Irish shoppers increased their purchases of MSC-certified tuna, especially in the canned category last year. The Marine Stewardship Council attributed this to the significant growth in...
Europêche Tuna Group Director Will Address Challenges Of EU Fleets At ETC2025
Lower tuna catches in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans will be discussed at the European Tuna Conference on May 5 at the ICAB building in Barcelona. Atuna introduces Session III panelist...
Marshall Islands Establishes First Marine Protected Area
The Marshall Islands recently announced a 48,000 square kilometers marine protected area (MPA) around its northernmost atolls: Bikar and Bokak. The Pacific island nation, with a tuna-rich EEZ,...
