Belgium-based NGO Seas at Risk recently released a guide to help the EU and national policy-makers tackle the bycatch issue in tuna and other fisheries. The report, ‘Bycatch guide:...
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New Tool Supports Stronger Compliance With International Fisheries Rules
-VIEWPOINT- When it comes to international fisheries management, attention is often focused on regulations that determine how much fish can be caught, how fishers can reduce harmful bycatch,...
Ghana’s Tuna Industry Evolution Boosted By Korean Companies
Ghana’s industrial tuna sector took decades to evolve, and South Korean stakeholders helped boost it, stated Anthony Kim from Pacific Wide International. He leads the seafood import operations...
WCPO Longline Fishery Suffers From Poor Economic Conditions
Longline operators in the WCPO had a difficult 2024 as the price for tuna fell substantially. The catch rate increased in the two main fisheries, the southern and tropical longline. Operating...
Leslie Hughes Who Spearheaded US Fishing Vessels’ Safety Passed Away
The US tuna and seafood industry paid homage to Leslie Hughes, former Executive Director of the North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association (NPFVOA), who passed away last week. Hughes...
Organizations Put Pressure On Brussels Over EU-Thai FTA
Last Friday in Brussels, several meetings took place regarding the EU fisheries sector, covering topics like international relations and trade, including the EU-Thailand free trade deal, the...
555 Tuna Campaign Bets On Convenience
Philippines Century Pacific-owned brand 555 Tuna has begun a new digital campaign, ‘Rekta,’ which means 'direct,' emphasizing the quick, no-fuss meals that it offers in cans. The tagline used,...
Anuga 2025 Concludes With Record Attendance
The four-day food and beverage trade fair ‘Anuga 2025’ came to a close yesterday. Executives from several tuna companies worldwide participated in the event and also exhibited their products....
Manta’s Skipjack Supply Crunch To Resolve Soon As Veda Ends
The fishing ban in the IATTC convention area is ending today, and soon the skipjack supply to Ecuadorian processors will improve. The veda lasted from July 29 to October 8. According to the...
Massive Jump In Canned Tuna Shipments To Germany And Netherlands
Canned tuna imports into the central EU region rose in the first half of 2025. Brands, retailers, and traders in Germany and the Netherlands imported 34 percent more compared to the same...
Will The EU Remove Vietnam’s Yellow Card Soon?
Vietnamese authorities are doing last-minute checks on the activities of tuna and other seafood boats, flagged to the nation, and their fishers' activities. According to reports, officials...
New Report Warns Of Adverse Effect Of Climate Change On Tuna Stocks
The latest Copernicus Ocean State Report has pointed out that tuna stocks are particularly “faced with key stressors” from ocean warming and acidification. The European Union released the...
EU Renews Tuna Deal With São Tomé And Príncipe
The EU and African island nation, São Tomé and Príncipe, renewed their Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) earlier this week. For the next four years, this deal will allow EU...
Vietnamese Tuna Fishers Brace For Commission’s Inspections
Vietnam provincial government authorities recently inspected activities at the fishing ports of Tien Chau and Dan Phuoc in Phu Yen Province, both known for tuna fishing operations. The...
Pew’s Interactive Story Shines Light On Pacific Tuna Trade
The Pew Charitable Trusts has developed a comprehensive story map on the Pacific tuna trade to help seafood buyers and sellers do more to ensure sustainability for their customers. The data...
NewPrinces Reports Net Profit In H1
Consolidated revenue of the NewPrinces Group fell by a small margin in the first half of 2025. However, the company saw net income in this period instead of a loss of millions of euros in the...
Conxemar Kicks Off Expecting Over 27,000 Visitors
The 26th edition of Conxemar International frozen seafood fair began today in Vigo, Spain. The organization expects around 800 exhibitors from 50 countries to showcase their frozen tuna and...
Taiwan Retaining Top Tier In US Trafficking Report Angers Greenpeace
The US recently released its annual ‘2025 Trafficking In Persons Report (TIP),’ and Taiwan continued to be in Tier 1. This means the Asian country, which has one of the largest longliner...
Japanese National Tuna Day Promotes Sustainable Consumption
Japan celebrates its national tuna day on October 10. The Organization for the Promotion of Responsible Tuna Fisheries (OPRT) is organizing several events for locals and visitors of the...
Readers: Agreement On Fisheries Subsidies Could Be Implemented In Five Years
The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies entered into force last month after 111 members submitted their “instruments of acceptance.” Governments, NGOs, and...