The Spanish Association of Large Freezer Tuna Vessels (AGAC), which operates purse seiners, was awarded by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its long-standing commitment to ocean...
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Indonesia Opens Probe Into Greenpeace Report On Tuna Supply Chain
The Government of Indonesia has questioned the credibility of a recently released report by Greenpeace that alleged forced labor on Indonesian vessels linked to Australian tuna companies,...
Can Tuna Collagen Hydrogels Aid In Breast Cancer Treatment?
Tuna byproducts have numerous benefits and have long been valuable to the pharmaceutical, food, and aquaculture industries. Now, tuna byproducts may provide an added benefit. In a...
Will Annobón Tuna Factory In Equatorial Guinea Ever Take Off?
Even after years of hype, the controversial tuna processing plant on the island of Annobón in Equatorial Guinea is no closer to being operational despite officials stating that an inauguration...
Solomon Islands Pitches Bina Harbor Tuna Project To US Investors
The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, is seeking to accelerate the long-planned Bina Harbor project, envisioned as a major tuna fishing and processing hub in the nation....
ICCAT Discusses Atlantic Bluefin Stock, Raises Norway’s Quota
ICCAT members are meeting online this week to assess the status of Atlantic bluefin stocks and to review the Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) to test and compare the effectiveness of...
GDST Eyes Traceability Expansion To Other Commodities, Seeks Feedback
The Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) has launched a public consultation to seek stakeholders' feedback on its revised standard to 2.0, to release in a few months. The...
Vietnam Tuna Catches Pick Up Easing Prices
Vietnamese tuna fishers and small traders are benefiting from better catches in the Pacific Ocean, which have pushed fresh tuna prices down in recent weeks. Skipjack weighing more than 1.5 kg...
How Long Will Middle East Conflict Affect Fuel Value For Fleets?
Following the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices around the world skyrocketed on Monday. Fuel prices for tuna fishing fleets jumped as well....
Freight & Fuel Surcharges Add To Tuna Sector’s Woes
The tuna sector is facing headwinds due to the increase in freight costs for 20 ft containers (TEU) and 40 ft containers (FEU) as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. Major global...
BTWC Asks Spanish Officials To Ensure Tuna Imports Comply With EU Rules
The head of the Bermeo Tuna World Capital (BTWC) appeared before Spain’s Senate Fisheries Committee this week to ask for support to promote sustainability and decent working conditions in the...
Cape Verde Tuna Exports Get EU Derogation Extension
The EU has temporarily eased the rules of origin for tuna and other fish from Cape Verde. This allows the nation to export to the bloc at preferential tariffs even if the fish was not caught...
How Will ´Made In EU´ Reshape Tuna Trade?
The European Commission´s new proposal, ´Made in EU´, to increase demand for European-made products could create big shifts in tuna production, sourcing, and trade. So what is the industry...
Captain Fresh Lands Millions In Sustainable Financing After Frime Acquisition
Indian Infifresh Foods Private Ltd., which owns Captain Fresh, the new owner of Spanish tuna company Frime S.A.U, secured a EUR 27 million sustainability-linked financing this week, to boost...
EU Audit Could Open Doors For Marshall Islands Tuna Exports
Marshall Islands produced tuna may soon gain access to the EU market, pending an EU audit to assess the Pacific nation’s compliance with bloc standards. Approval following the inspection would...
Tuna Seiner Operators Brace For Headwinds From Massive Fuel Costs
World crude oil prices dropped today after a massive surge on Monday, when benchmark Brent rose above USD 110. These values have not been seen since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Marine...
Readers: US Firms Will Have To Wait For Up To Five Years For Tariff Refunds
The US Supreme Court ruled in February that the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump were “unlawful”, delivering a major rebuke to the President’s trade policy. In recent months, several...
US Canned Bonito Buying Falls To Five-Year Low
US purchase of canned bonito for retail and foodservice fell to a five-year low in 2025 after reciprocal tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump dealt a sharp blow to the product’s trade,...
Catch Logbooks Have Multiple Benefits For Indonesian Tuna Fishery
Indonesian fishers filling out catch logbooks have helped gather fishing data, and importantly, helped to record precise coordinates that support adaptive catch allocations as fish populations...
MSC Recognizes Bermeo Tuna World Capital For Sustainability Efforts
The Bermeo World Tuna Capital (BWTC) was recently recognized by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its work under the ‘Promotion of Sustainable Fishing’ category. The award, presented...
