The number one risk is the one outside our control, said Cynthia Asaf, COO of Pacifical, at the European Tuna Conference. She talked about supply chain risk management and the need for...
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Carrefour Working On Traceability On Canned Tuna
Transparency and supply chain risk management were two major topics that several speakers highlighted during Session II at the European Tuna Conference. Agathe Grossman, Director CSR at...
Jealsa Executive Discussed Path Ahead For EU Tuna Loining Operations
Juan Luis Alonso Escuris, Vice President (VP), Jealsa, discussed ‘The Future Route For Europe’s Tuna Processing Industry’ at the ongoing European Tuna Conference in Barcelona. He delved into...
European Tuna Conference Begins In Barcelona
The European Tuna Conference 2025, organized by Atuna, kicked off in Barcelona today. Panelists are discussing various topics impacting the European tuna industry throughout the day. The event...
Dongwon F&B Sales Grew In Q1, Sauces & Pet Food Performed Well
Dongwon F&B announced that sales in the first quarter of this year grew by nearly 7 percent compared to last year. Dongwon canned tuna, tuna sauces, and pet food fall under this segment....
Lower Skipjack Supply Drives Price In Manta
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...
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...
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...