French NGO Bloom has launched a sharp attack on the EU trawling industry, mainly at the operations of five Dutch companies, including Parlevliet & Van der Plas (P&P), which owns tuna...
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StarKist Collaborates With Popular US Racer “To Fuel Healthy Lifestyle”
StarKist has roped in popular car racer Kyle Thomas Busch and his wife, Samantha, a wellness advocate, and son Brexton to promote its tuna pouches. Five days ago, Busch, who goes by the...
Nauterra Executive Says Trump’s Tariff Policy “Could Be Opportunity To Grow”
Nauterra's Director General, Enrique Orge, is optimistic that current political and trade developments could favor the company’s growth and said free trade in the tuna industry is the need of...
Thailand Finding Ways To Reduce Surplus With US To Maintain Tuna Trade
Thailand wants to reduce its trade surplus with the US by USD 15 billion. Pichai Chunhavajira, its Finance Minister, said his nation intends to establish "long-term, fair, and balanced trade...
UK Tuna & Seafood Consumption Decreases Every Year
“In-home” seafood consumption in the UK has fallen drastically over the years. While tuna comprised the second-highest bought seafood, this number was still low, stated Seafish. Canned tuna...
‘Obangame Express’ To Fight IUU Fishing In Tuna-Rich Gulf of Guinea
The US, the EU, and West African nations have joined forces to combat IUU fishing under a new operation, ‘Obangame Express 2025.’ The US Navy said in a statement that the initiative “focuses...
Thai Union Global Ambient Tuna Segment Gets New President
Thai Union has named Singapore-based Erwan Vilfeu as the new President of its chilled and ambient brands worldwide. He will spearhead operations of the company’s tuna brands Petit Navire, John...
Study Indicates The Scope Of DFAD Activity In Oceans
A recently published study estimated the global footprint of FADs and tracked its progress over 30 years. Experts pointed out that concerns over unregulated dFAD deployments, unsustainable...
OceanLive Rethinking Fleet Efficiency Through Monitoring
- Sponsored Content - In today’s tuna fishing industry, fleets are facing increasing pressure on multiple fronts – regulatory, economic, and environmental. Between rising certification...
Coper Escapes Downturn From Atunlo Liquidation
Spanish tuna loins processor Comercial Pernas (Coper) was in danger of being dragged down by the liquidation of Atunlo in which it had a 40 percent stake. However, Coper's restructuring plan...
ANABAC Wants The Sustainable Logo For IO Yellowfin Catches
ANABAC is going for a scope extension to add yellowfin to its already MSC certified Indian Ocean purse seine skipjack catches. It will be assessed as an additional Principle 1 for the target...
Thailand’s Q1 Exports Jumped, Powered By Strong US Demand
The first quarter started well for Thai canners, who exported more canned tuna than last year’s Q1. Most major markets showed growth, but there were some dents in sales. From January to March,...
Dongwon Group Unveils New Brand Slogan
After a year of planning and discussions, Dongwon Group has a new slogan: ‘Answering Needs', “incorporating the identity” of the company. A 15-second video was released today on Dongwon...
Japanese Man’s ‘Sushi Omakese’ Preparation And Other Social Media Stories
A Japanese man prepared a ‘sushi omakase’ for his wife, and social media users could not stop lauding his efforts. The tuna melt stuffed with lettuce might become the new most sought-after...
Tuna Fisheries Sustainability Formed The Crux At FFC Meeting Last Week
Eighty fisheries officials from 17 Pacific Islands gathered in Niue last week for the 138th Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC). The focus of the discussions was on...
Are EU And Fiji At The Verge Of Cementing Tuna Trade Deal?
Fiji and EU officials met last Thursday to identify ways in which the island nation can boost its canned tuna and loin exports to the bloc. Fiji is determined to strengthen its tuna sector and...
“Reduce Fish” Intake Message By NGO Is Misleading Says Europêche
Environmental non-profit Seas At Risk encourages “European consumers to reduce their fish intake” to protect marine ecosystems. It stated that the European appetite for tuna and seafood is...
Seychelles And Oman Start Collaboration On Fisheries And Blue Economy
The Ministers of Indian Ocean tuna nations Seychelles and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding last month to establish a framework to collaborate in fisheries and the blue economy. “This...
Maldivian Tuna Exports Rose In Q1, Canned Business Still Sluggish
Maldivian processors purchased slightly higher volumes of frozen whole round skipjack and yellowfin in Q1 2025. They also had a good start this year as they increased their tuna exports...
MSC Million Dollar Funds For Tuna And Other Fisheries
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) announced USD 2 million for sustainable fishing "to support innovation and research in marine life protection" in 2025. Out of the 12 projects for which...