The global tuna industry faced pronounced volatility in 2025, marked by disruptions triggered by the US’s imposition of punitive reciprocal tariffs and a weakening US dollar. EU regulators...
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Politicians Question EU Lawmakers Over Alleged Tuna Loins Fraud
The Chair of the Committee on Fisheries in the EU, Carmen Crespo Diaz, has questioned the European Commission on why work is slow on possible fraud in tuna imported from Vietnam under the...
Ottogi Launches Low-Fat Tuna Pouches For Health-Conscious Consumers
Last week, South Korean tuna brand Ottogi announced that it has launched three new tuna pouches under its brand ‘Light & Joy,’ for health-conscious consumers who are looking to make a...
PAFCO To Soon Become Vertically Integrated Company, Says Top Executive
Fiji’s state-owned tuna processor PAFCO, a major supplier of albacore loins to US canned tuna brand Bumble Bee, is weighing an expansion that would reshape its role in the global tuna supply...
Skipjack Body Temperature Shows Spawning And Survival Modes
A group of Japanese researchers conducted a study to understand skipjack spawning habits in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, essential for a detailed understanding of the species’ population...
Holiday Mood Slows Bangkok’s Skipjack Trade
Trade in skipjack tuna in Bangkok remains sluggish, and some canning companies have halted production over the past two weeks as the year draws to a close. Consequently, the demand for...
US Bill Seeks Tariff Relief For Pacific Tuna
Last week, US Representative Ed Case from Hawaii introduced legislation aimed at strengthening economic ties between the US and Pacific Island nations. The proposed Promoting Regional...
Solar GPS Trackers Gain Traction In Indonesia’s Artisanal Tuna Fleet
The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) inspected how solar-powered vessel tracking devices are affecting the day-to-day operations of handline and pole-and-line fishers in eastern...
Italian Pre-Cooked Loins Intake Remain Stable In Growing EU Market
Purchases of pre-cooked tuna loins by Italina canners remained stable between the first and third quarters of this year, versus the same period in 2024. Indonesia and Ecuador, which were the...
GoTFish Aims To Restore Overexploited Tuna In Gulf of Thailand
Global non-profit Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) recently kicked off a five-year initiative, the GoTFish Project, aimed at improving the sustainability and management of tuna and...
Chinese & Ecuador Loins Processors Increase Share In Spanish Market
Pre-cooked loins imports into Spain reached record levels between the first and third quarters of 2025. The price was only two percent cheaper. Spanish canners bought near equal volumes of...
Tuna Industry Watches Closely As Frime-Captain Fresh Deal Unfolds
The news that Spanish tuna processor Frime has been acquired by Indian seafood company Captain Fresh has sent shockwaves across the Spanish tuna industry. The deal is expected to give Frime a...
Ecuador Raises Minimum Wage For All Workers
Ecuador raised the basic monthly salary by 2.6 percent to USD 482 for 2026, reported the Ministry of Labor. The decision was made this Monday at the National Council for Labor and Wages...
Aussie Scientists Decode Tuna Spawning Habits In Global Ocean Study
Tunas show considerable consistency in where and when they spawn, according to a group of Australian researchers. They conducted a study to understand the spawning strategies of pelagic fish,...
ISSF Strengthens Governance With Five New Board Appointments
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) recently announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). These tuna...
Vietnam Registers Entire Fishing Fleet In VNFishbase As EU Pressure Mounts
Vietnam's authorities have tightened oversight across the fishing sector, rolling out stricter vessel monitoring systems, mandatory electronic catch documentation, and tougher enforcement...
Aldi Australia Says All Its Canned Tuna Will Carry MSC Logo
Aldi Australia will be transitioning its entire canned tuna range to MSC-certified tuna. Its private labels, Oceanrise and Portview, will carry the sustainable blue tick by early 2026, the...
Manta Skipjack Price Holds Steady As Trade Slows
The price for skipjack frozen whole rounds in Manta remains stable as trading slows down near the end of 2025. The value of raw materials has not been this high at the end of a year since...
StarKist Holiday Giveaway Campaign And Other Social Media Stories
Tuna companies do not miss a chance to promote their products during the holiday season. This year, StarKist introduced a giveaway campaign for travelers. The video of bluefins attacking their...
Spanish Canners Drive EU Pre-Cooked Loins Buying As Prices Ease
EU canners increased their purchase of pre-cooked loins from Q1-Q3 2025, with Spain remaining the main destination for shipments. Prices eased over the period, with canneries paying less than...