The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported only one tuna-related incident last month. On March 11, Italian authorities alerted the EU to contamination in 300g glass jars of...
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Oil Volatility & The Tuna Trade: Critical Impact On Skipjack & Yellowfin Pricing
The tuna industry is facing an immediate operational crisis. With the Middle East conflict driving crude oil prices up by 50 percent in just 20 days, the surge in Marine Gas Oil (MGO) is...
Petit Navire Invites Consumers To Test Tuna For Mercury
Thai Union-owned French tuna brand Petit Navire has launched a new campaign, ‘Faites le Test’ (Take the Test), allowing consumers to send their bought cans of tuna for a mercury content test...
AI & The Future of Tuna Sourcing: Are You Ready For The Shift?
Artificial Intelligence is already transforming how tuna is sourced, traded, and bought. As AI rapidly advances, it is starting to influence every link in the tuna supply chain, from smarter...
Pre-Expo Advantage: Tuna Industry Experts At Your Fingertips
What if you could skip the footwork and get straight to the conversation with key contacts in Barcelona? The Seafood Expo Global is great, but we all know the struggle: trekking through...
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...
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...
NFI Slams “Clickbait” Headlines After 2022 Mercury Paper Resurfaces Online
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) took a dig at an old study that recently resurfaced on the potential harms of mercury in tuna and other fish, calling it “clickbait headlines” that lack...
Nirsa Expands Tuna Donations To Support Food Programs In Ecuador
Ecuadorian tuna processor Nirsa has stepped up efforts to tackle food insecurity by signing an agreement with the Ana Foundation and renewing its deal with Diakonia Food Bank to supply canned...
EU Alerts Show Two Tuna-Related Incidents
The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported two tuna-related incidents in February, notified by Greece and Italy. On February 12, Greece informed EU authorities of “high...
AI & Algorithm: How It Is Affecting Your Tuna Supply Chain From Catch To Market
Digitalization and the use of AI are not only the future for the tuna industry, it is happening now. From evolving catch registration to increasing buyer demands, the intelligent use and...
Final 5 Days For Early Bird Discount – Register Now For ETC2026
In one trip to Barcelona, you can combine two influential events: the European Tuna Conference on April 20, and the Seafood Expo Global from April 21 to 23. There are just five days left 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...
New Low-Cost Method Claims To Slash Mercury Levels In Tuna
New research suggests cysteine, an amino acid, could offer a safe, low-cost method to remove mercury from canned tuna and fresh filets, adding an extra layer of protection beyond existing...
Malaysia Cracks Down On Unlicensed Vietnamese Tuna Imports
Malaysian officials seized thousands of dollars’ worth canned tuna shipment this week that entered the nation from Vietnam sans valid permits. The cargo weighed over 15,000 kg with a sales...
What Is the Impact of Increasing Digital Demands on the Tuna Trade?
New EU regulations now require seafood exporters and importers to provide granular digital data for every tuna shipment. This shift raises a critical question: How will these mandates reshape...
“Fuel Good” Campaign Connects Protein Choices to Everyday Vitality
StarKist’s ‘Fuel Good, Feel Good’ campaign hints at the relevance of a healthy choice of high-quality protein to get enough fuel for everyone's daily activities. The brands’ tuna, salmon, and...
Popular US Tuna Products Recalled Over Unsanitary Warehouse Conditions
Thousands of items, including canned tuna from StarKist, were recalled in December by Minneapolis-based firm Gold Star Distribution Inc., after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found...
RASFF Shows Improved Oversight In Tuna Supply Chain In January
It does not happen often that the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has no notifications on tuna-related incidents in a month. But for January 2026, there were no incidents...
ETC2026 – What To Expect?
Developments in the tuna industry are happening at breakneck speed. A common denominator that will be addressed at the European Tuna Conference is the digitalization in the supply chain for...