Thai canners’ buying of yellowfin whole rounds went up in 2025, contrary to their skipjack purchases that saw a notable cutback. Last year, all the major yellowfin suppliers increased trade...
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Atuna Stock Index Shoots Up To 5-Year High
The Atuna Stock Index rose to 6,993 points on Thursday, February 19, to a 5-year peak. Friday's Supreme Court ruling invalidating reciprocal taxes and Trump's announcement of a 15 percent...
Wofco Acquires Portuguese CLP Plant
Worldwide Fishing Company (Wofco) is the new owner of the Central Lomera Portuguesa (CLP) tuna loining plant in Portugal. Last week, it signed a deal with Marfrío to acquire 100 percent of the...
Basque Nautical Students Begin Indian Ocean Tuna Stints
Students from the Bermeo Nautical and Fishing Studies School have embarked on weeks-long journey aboard Spanish purse seiners in the Indian Ocean, gaining practical experience in tuna fishing....
Thai Union’s PetCare Continues Its Upward Path
Thai Union’s PetCare segment, which has been showing remarkable growth over the past few years, continued to do so in 2025. Sales and volume of pet food products grew despite a decline in...
Legal Blow To Trump Tariffs Creates New Uncertainty For Tuna Trade
The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the reciprocal tariff introduced by US President Donald Trump early last year was unlawful. Hours after the ruling, Trump declared that he would...
What Should Be The Priorities Of RFMOs In 2026?
Four common themes will likely dominate the discussion at all four RFMOs this year, as identified by the Global Tuna Alliance (GTA). The Alliance released a statement on what it believes to be...
Indonesia & US Finalize Deal On Reciprocal Tariffs
The US has finalized a trade agreement with Indonesia, reducing the reciprocal tariffs to 19 percent from 32 percent. Certain goods, such as palm oil, coffee, apparel, and textiles, will...
Stable Skipjack Price In Manta Processing Hub
In the Manta processing hub, canners are still waiting for more skipjack supply while they are sitting on high yellowfin inventory. The trading situation has not shifted, and the price remains...
ISSF Shifts Stand On IO Yellowfin Conservation Measure
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation's (ISSF) has revoked an internal rule supporting the rebuilding of Indian Ocean (IO) yellowfin, after new scientific data showed the stock’s...
Dongwon Bets On K-Pop Power To Drive Global Campaign
Dongwon is looking to capitalize on consumers’ appetite for personalized products to drive tuna sales through its new ‘Super Tuna for You’ campaign, launched last month. The South Korean tuna...
Thai Union’s 2025 Earnings Took A Hit
Thai Union Group’s ambient sales for canned tuna declined, and net earnings shrank compared to the previous year. The company's turnover for 2025 reached THB 132.72 billion (USD 4.25 billion),...
Canned Tuna Prices In The US Sees Increase
The price of ambient tuna and seafood rose in January in the US. The consumer price index shows that Americans also paid more for overall food categories, which included fish products....
Princes Tuna Is Now 100 Percent MSC Certified
UK-based Princes Group is now sourcing and selling 100 percent sustainable MSC-certified tuna for its Princes brand, adhering to its commitment made three years ago. According to the company,...
StarKist Ropes In Popular Influencers Onboard And Other Social Media Stories
StarKist announced that it is continuing its collaboration with the popular Busch (motorsport) family to promote its tuna products. Want to try a quick and easy tuna tostado? Chef Cocina...
EU Lawmakers Review MEPs Claims Of Vietnamese Tuna Loins Fraud
The European Commission is closely monitoring whether the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which includes tuna in it, is being properly implemented, following a complaint raised by EU...
Climate Change Pushes Atlantic Bluefin To Change Spawning Grounds
A new study reveals how ocean warming is pushing Atlantic bluefin from their traditional grounds northwards for spawning. Researchers pointed out that the analysis highlights the need to...
Europeans Are Eating More Seafood, But Awareness Needed To Balance Mercury Risks
While tuna and seafood consumption offer great health benefits, they must be balanced against the risk of mercury exposure, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). A recently...
Indonesia Assists Exporters To Boost Tuna Trade Overseas
Indonesia’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) will assist tuna and other seafood exports to comply with the EU CATCH certificate and digital processing system, and the US...
Is An Acquisition Of The Portuguese CLP Plant By Wofco On The Horizon?
Spanish tuna and seafood company Wofco, in its big plans to become even more vertically integrated, is eyeing the purchase of Central Lomera Portuguesa (CLP) tuna loining plant in Portugal...
