China’s presence in the EU pre-cooked tuna loin market has grown rapidly, and with the possible expansion of preferential free-trade quotas, this trend may continue. As EU–China trade...
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Ecuadorian Fishers Allege Drone Attack And Assault At Sea
The 20 Ecuadorian fishers onboard ‘Don Maca’ and six small boats accompanying it, who went missing near the Galápagos Islands last week, said they were attacked by drones while at sea,...
EU-Seychelles Deal Nears Signing With Higher Gains For Island Nation
Negotiations on the EU–Seychelles Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) wrapped up earlier this month, with the deal now moving to internal approval and signing procedures on both...
Century Tuna Marks Superbod Anniversary With 40 Km Fitness Push
Century Tuna is marking its 40th anniversary by opening up its well-known Superbod Era Challenge to a broader audience. In a shift from previous editions, the campaign now welcomes Filipinos...
Chile Tuna Demand Climbs As Global Markets Stay Volatile
Chilean tuna imports surged in 2025 to a five-year high, extending a steady upward trajectory and signaling strengthening demand in the market. Buyers in the country pivoted away from...
Grupomar Taps FIFA World Cup 2026 Platform To Boost Brand
Mexico recently launched its “Made in Mexico always wins” campaign to boost domestic consumption and elevate national brands ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June. Tuna producer Grupomar...
Conservation Rules Pay Off, According To Spanish Tuna Fisheries Study
Good fishing practices and regulations have improved the survival of many marine animals accidentally caught in tuna purse seine fisheries and reduced their precentage, said researchers. They...
Guam Rethinks Tuna Aquaculture For Revival Of The Industry
Guam’s once-thriving tuna industry felt downhill nearly two decades ago, and the small island nation is now betting on aquaculture for a revival. Guam’s tuna industry kicked off in the 1980s,...
CFTO Appoints Ton Frissen As MD
Ton Frissen is the new Managing Director of French tuna fishing company, CFTO - Compagnie Française du Thon Océanique (CFTO). He assumed the role on April 6. Frissen brings extensive...
EU CATCH System Poses Critical Delay In Tuna Imports In Spanish Ports
The EU CATCH system, rolled out in January, has turned out to be a bureaucratic nightmare for tuna and seafood importers, with delays mounting as customs warehouses in Spanish ports have...
Progress On Pacific BF Plan Amid WCPFC & IATTC Challenges
The IATTC and WCPFC representatives are inching closer towards introducing a management procedure (MP) for Pacific bluefin this year. At a recently held meeting, the spotlight was on long-term...
Spanish Seiner Net Firm Turns Expertise Into Viable Anti-Drone Solution
Spain-based Internacional de Redes y Cuerdas, S.A. (IRC), a manufacturer of purse seine tuna nets, is diversifying beyond its traditional activities. The company has begun producing anti-drone...
Oman Tightens Grip On YF Stock For Small-Scale Fishers
The Omani government is taking exhaustive measures to secure the sustainability of yellowfin stock, particularly those caught by artisanal fishers operating in its EEZ. With yellowfin highly...
EU Sets Up Ocean Board to Drive Blue Economy Policy
The European Commission recently launched the European Ocean Board, a high-level expert group comprising 28 members from business organizations, NGOs, and research institutes, to support the...
Emergency Stockpiling: Canned Tuna’s Strategic Protein Edge
Many European country residents have been warned by governments to brace themselves for emergencies that can arise from rising conflict across the globe; behavior that can impact demand for...
Basque Tuna Fleet’s Competitiveness Must Be Maintained
The Basque Nationalist Party (EAJ-PNV) in Spain insists that the Basque Country's tuna fleet based in Bermeo, Spain, is an integral part of the EU tuna value chain, and that future EU...
EU Demand For Raw Frozen Loins Hits 5-Year High
EU imports of frozen raw tuna loins, mainly yellowfin and albacore, surged to a five-year high in 2025, the volumes boosted by higher demand for Ecuadorian products and an overall price drop....
Aussie Authorities Say No Risk To Consumers After BF Massive Die-Off Event
Environmental authorities in South Australia said the deaths of thousands of bluefin along the coast in March were caused by phytoplankton, not a toxic algal bloom. The findings eased worries...
Dongwon F&B Targets Overseas Growth With ‘Gochu Tuna’ Rollout
Dongwon F&B announced that its Hot Pepper Tuna will be sold in the US and other markets under the ‘Gochu Tuna' line, and that it will tailor heat levels to consumers' taste preferences. A...
Seafood Excellence Global Awards 2026 Finalists Unveiled
The countdown for the Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2026 has begun. Ahead of the event, the 38 finalists selected for the 2026 Seafood Excellence Global Awards were announced this week. Two top...