Japan failed to secure a higher quota for large bluefin at the recently concluded IATTC-WCPFC Pacific Bluefin meeting. It blames Mexico for opposing its request to the RFMOs. On Tuesday,...
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Canned Tuna Imports Via Dutch Redistribution Hub Falls
The Netherlands’ canned tuna imports fell in the first quarter, as purchases from countries both inside and outside the EU declined. Seychelles and Thailand were the only suppliers to record...
Sea Lion Steals Yellowfin From Fisher And Other Social Media Stories
A popular angler’s prized tuna catch lasted only moments before a sea lion stole it, leaving him and his followers laughing. A French chef has an interesting Tahitian-style raw fish recipe and...
Blockchain Does Not Replace EU CATCH: Strengthens Upstream Data
The tuna supply chain has several critical handoffs where data verification fails, records are lost, and tracking breaks down. The TRACE4EU blockchain technology secures the upstream proof in...
EU Parliament Extends CATCH System Deadline For US Fisheries
This week, the European Parliament extended the flexibility for the US catch certificate requirements for wild-caught fish products entering the bloc by another five months. The US National...
Likelyhood For Strong El Niño Increases: To Stay Until Early 2027
The chances of a super El Niño forming have increased, according to the latest data from meteorological systems across the world, which is bad news for Pacific tuna fisheries. This extreme...
Trump’s ESA Rule Change May Alter Habitat Protection For Tuna
An essential change in the definition of ‘harm’ in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by the US Trump administration opens the way for the destruction of wildlife habitats, including that of...
Will Skipjack Price Stay Elevated In Manta?
The mounting pressure on the Ecuadorian tuna sector is heading towards a critical point. From January 1 until June 1 this year, the fleet caught around 85,000 tons of skipjack, whereas...
Pew Slams RFMOs For Missing Pacific Bluefin MP Deal
The Pew Charitable Trusts said the recent IATTC-WCPFC Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting failed to adopt a management procedure (MP) for Pacific bluefin, reinforcing concerns among...
Indonesia Steps Up Skipjack Fishery Oversight
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to strengthen skipjack management by improving the quality and reliability of fisheries data. The country is one of the top exporters of canned skipjack,...
Canned Skipjack Is Excellent And Practical For A Healthy & Sustainable Diet
Canned tuna is one of the most practical ways to improve seafood consumption and improve Omega-3 fatty acids in our diets, according to Sarah Arranz, Head of the Food and Health Department in...
French Importers Scale Back Canned Tuna Imports From Africa
Sufficient inventories caused French importers to cut back on their canned tuna imports in the first quarter of this year. Particularly, there was a large drop in supply from African suppliers...
Costa Rica Renews Bid For Tuna Processing Plant
The Municipality of Puntarenas has asked the Presidential House of Costa Rica for support to build a tuna processing plant in the province located on the Pacific Ocean coast to increase the...
Neritic Tuna Drives Iran’s Highest Catches In Five Years
Iran's tuna fleet recorded its highest catch in five years in 2024, with neritic tuna accounting for the bulk of the landings even as the fleet size declined. Iran submitted its National...
Fiji Pledges Over USD Two Million To Modernize Tuna Industry
The Fijian government announced that it has set aside FJD 5 million (USD 2.23 million) for a new Tuna Development Fund to strengthen the island nation’s position in the global tuna industry....
Readers: Abundant EPO YF Catches Will Last For At Least Half A Year
The EPO tuna fleet has enjoyed exceptionally strong yellowfin catches since 2025, a trend that has continued this year. Major fishing nations including Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela...
Italy’s Q1 2026 Update: Canned Tuna Exports Grow, Imports Shrink
Italian companies exported more products in the first three months of 2026, mostly to buyers in EU member states. However, the imports of canned tuna declined by one-third. Geopolitical...
Digitalization And Traceability: Ecuadorian Tuna Trade Faces Overwhelming Complexity
Ecuador has built an integrated control system that traces tuna from vessel to export container, CEIPA President Andres Cuka said, highlighting the country's push to strengthen supply chain...
UK Doubles Commercial Bluefin Catch For 2026 Fishing Season
The UK has doubled the number of vessels permitted to commercially harvest Atlantic bluefin this year, featuring more quota and permits than ever before. The fishing season opened today. Under...
Canned Skipjack Drives MSC Tuna Growth In Belgium
The Belgian MSC tuna market, once niche, is gaining momentum, with retailers Lidl, Aldi, and Colruyt Group selling the highest volumes of sustainable tuna. The total volume grew from 5,943...