High inflation has affected tuna and other seafood sales in the UK retail market. The demand for chilled fish and shelf-stable seafood dropped drastically in 2023 and experts do not foresee a...
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“Tuna Turner” Burger Big Hit In Spain
The “Tuna Turner burger” created by renowned La Misión restaurant in Madrid recently won the Audacious award for the most original hamburger in Spain for 2023. It is a tribute to rock legend...
Ivory Coast Steps Up To Conserve Its Tuna Stocks With A New Plan
Ivory Coast announced the temporary closing of its tuna fisheries for small-scale fisher boats, industrial and semi-industrial vessels. The Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, Sidi...
Major Global Highlights May 2023
May saw a lot of fluctuations in the global tuna industry. The controversial reefer vessel ‘Sun Flower 7’ was imposed a hefty fine by the Korean government for illegal activities. The IOTC...
Thai Q1 Canned Tuna Fell Sharply With Low Demand In Americas
This year's first quarter reduced Thai canned tuna exports to the Americas experienced headwinds which pushed shipments to the lowest level in a decade. A sharp fall in buyer demand,...
Skipjack Continues To Be Traded In Manta Far Below SKJ1.8:BKK Price
Frozen whole round skipjack transactions in the Manta tuna hub continue to take place at high levels, but still well below what traders demand in Bangkok, a situation that has now been ongoing...
Report Throws Light On Maldivian Women Tuna Processors
Maldivian small-scale women tuna processors face a bumpy road ahead, according to the latest report by the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPLNF). ‘Increasing Economic Benefit to Women...
India’s Slow Yet Steady Canned Tuna Market Keeps A Positive Outlook
The Indian canned tuna industry, relatively one of the smallest globally, foresees a favorable market in the next five years as consumers are increasingly switching to canned products. Top...
New GTA Director Appalled No Progress In IO Yellowfin In Seven Years
Global Tuna Alliance (GTA) expressed disappointment over “another missed opportunity for the IOTC to agree on a rebuilding plan for yellowfin.” It blames the “broken” decision-making process...
Philippines Q1 Skipjack Landings Stable
The total tuna and tuna-like species discharged by Philippines-flagged vessels fell by six percent in the first quarter of this year versus 2022, mainly due to the large drop in the catches of...
Portuguese Bigeye Fishing In The Atlantic Ocean Is Closed
Bigeye fishing season in the Atlantic Ocean for Portuguese-flagged boats is officially closed. The vessels have used up their catch quota for 2023. On May 29, the nation’s Directorate-General...
No Relief In Sight For Bangkok Skipjack Situation
The Bangkok trading situation has not improved. The price of frozen whole round skipjack is remaining at high levels due to historically low raw material supply. Sources said skipjack prices...
Top Tuna Exec Hints Italian Canned Tuna Under Grave Threat
The rising costs of tuna production and decreasing consumption are taking a toll on Italian tuna processors. Adolfo Valsecchi, Managing Director of Generale Conserve, said the tuna industry is...
Seized Cocaine Accounts For Ten Percent Of Ecuadorian Tuna Cargo To EU
The National Police seized 2.5 tons of cocaine from Guayaquil and Napo. Officials conducting pre-shipment inspections inside 20 ft dry containers with canned tuna in Guayaquil noticed white...
WCPO Skipjack Catching Crisis Continues
For a fifth month in a row, purse seiners operating in the WCPO have not been successful with their skipjack catches despite increasing their efforts in all areas of the western pacific...
Tanzania Objects To IOTC FAD Ban After Albacora Deal
Tanzania filed an objection to the IOTC 72-day drifting FAD ban on May 23, just within the 120-day time frame. Its letter came after four Albacora-owned seiners were permitted to fly the...
Lowest Thai Q1 Shipments In A Decade, Heavy Volume Loss In US And Egypt
It has been a miserable start for Thai canned tuna production as shipments hit the lowest level in 10 years. Business with several main markets dropped dramatically in the first three months...
US Senators Want Full Documentation For Tuna-Like Species In SIMP
US senators want NOAA to amend the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) as it is currently limited. In a letter, the state representatives highlighted there is a need to include all types...
IO Bigeye Catch Limit Will Not Drive Japanese Prices Up
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) is certain that the reduction of Indian Ocean bigeye TAC will not impact tuna prices or lead to a shortage in the Asian...
Thai Union Holds Tight To Portugal Market, Launches New Range Of Tuna Products
Thai Union's subsidiary plant, European Seafood Investment Portugal (ESIP), inaugurated a new factory store last week and introduced a new 'Peniche Cans' range of tuna salad products. The 220...