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,...
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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...
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...
American Lobby Torpedoed EU CS3D Despite Major Objections
An American well-thought-out lobbying plan has been responsible for the weakening of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) adopted last year, investigative journalists of...
Struggling Pevasa Instructs Bank To Find A Buyer
Spanish tuna fishing company Pevasa is for sale after its restructuring plan to escape debt and takeover risk did not obtain shareholders’ approval last year. Felipe Ruano, President of...
EU Wants To Renegotiate Mauritius Fisheries Deal Before 2026 Expiry
The European Commission, on March 3, adopted a proposal requesting the Council of the EU to open negotiations “for the conclusion of a Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) and...
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...
Tariffs Stall US Tuna Pouch Boom
Demand from US buyers for tuna pouches fell in 2025, hitting Thai processors that saw a noticeable drop in business. Additional tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump last year has...
Frime CEO Says Acquisition To Boost Firm’s Global Ambitions
Pablo Múgica, Frime’s Chief Executive Officer, told Atuna that its take over by Captain Fresh “is not about filling a financial gap,” adding that European consumers will continue to see the...
Tuna Stocks Drop Amid South Korean Market Turbulence
The South Korean Free Trade Commission (FTC) began inspecting the prices of food products in the country. Dongwon F&B and Sajo Daerim were part of the group of companies summoned for a...
Rio Mare Rolls Out Premium Tuna Fillet In UK Market
Italian brand Rio Mare has introduced yellowfin jars in the UK market in major retail and online stores. The hand-packed MSC-certified yellowfin in olive oil jars can now be found at Tesco,...
FAO Initiative To Boost Efficiency For Small-Scale Tuna Fishers In Tumaco
Artisanal tuna fishers in Tumaco on Colombia’s Pacific coast face multiple challenges that threaten their livelihoods and sustainability efforts, including low market prices, inefficient...
ISSF Issues Updated Sustainability Guide For Purse Seine Skippers
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) released a guidebook for purse seine skippers outlining practical steps to fish more responsibly and sustainably. The manual details...
Study Says Replacing Tuna With Livestock In Diets Could Worsen Biodiversity Loss
A new study argues that replacing tuna and other marine-sourced protein with land-based livestock, or plant-based alternatives, risks intensifying pressure on already strained terrestrial...
Thai Packers Pay More For Skipjack Whole Rounds
The latest news from Bangkok confirms that frozen whole round skipjack prices are much higher than initially quoted. Thai processors are paying more for raw materials due to elevated expenses...
FIA PNG Tuna Fleets Will Transition To Individual Crew Safety Certifications
After years of using the FISH Standard for Crew certification for the group of fleets, PNG’s Fishing Industry Association (FIA) will transition to individual tuna fleet certification. Marcelo...
Captain Fresh Closes Frime Acquisition To Accelerate Tuna Expansion
Indian seafood firm Captain Fresh announced the completion of its acquisition of Spanish tuna company Frime S.A.U. on March 4. The latest turn of events, as the Indian firm states, is expected...
US Approves Training Grants For Young Tuna Fishermen
The US House of Representatives, on Wednesday, passed the ‘Captain Accursio Gus Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development Act,’ to support the next generation of commercial fishermen across...
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...