The volume of MSC tuna sold in the UK rose substantially in 2023/24. Brits purchased over 23,500 tons of MSC-certified tuna, the highest figure to date. This volume is expected to increase...
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Sajo Introduces Fiery Tuna Pouches
For consumers with a strong stomach, Sajo Daelim has developed two new flavors in its tuna pouch range: Buldak Tuna and Buldak Mayo Tuna. The typical Korean sauce is extremely hot and gives a...
New Johma Tuna Spread Is A Pricey Snack
Leading Dutch salad spread maker, Johma, has introduced a pint-sized rich tuna salade for consumers who lead busy lives. Atuna picked up the small pack at an Albert Heijn “To Go” shop. It is a...
Tunagrove Begins Hiring Process To Restart Loining Operations In O Grove Plant
Tunagrove intends to immediately reopen the O Grove processing plant in Spain, which was formerly owned by loins processor Atunlo, which went bankrupt this year. Hiring for positions in the...
Spanish Fisheries Inspectors Strike A Deal With Officials
The two-month-long fisheries inspectors' strike in Spain has ended after the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food and trade union Workers’ Commission (CCOO) came to an agreement on...
Thai Union’s PetCare Segment Continued Growing In Q1 2025
Thai Union Group’s PetCare category reported remarkable performance in the first quarter of 2025. More volumes were sold, and there was an overall 5.5 percent increase in revenue. The pet food...
Indonesia Points Finger At Filipino Vessels For Rampant Illegal Tuna Fishing
Indonesia is taking a tough stand against illegal tuna and other seafood fishing in its EEZ. Over the past few weeks, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) arrested several crew...
Gomes Da Costa Brings Back Job Fair In Itajaí
Gomes da Costa, the Brazilian tuna brand owned by Nauterra, recently announced that there are over 200 positions open in the company, located in the city of Itajaí. Nauterra is organizing a...
Dongwon Industries Develops Drones For Free School Fishing
Dongwon Industries has developed its first tuna detection drone and will introduce it full scale in its free school fishing operations by next year. The device will first be used on Dongwon...
EU Needs To Remain Relevant Amid Turbulent World Trade Situation
“We are in turbulent times, not only in terms of trade policy but also in general,” noted Péter Kovács, Head of Unit of DG Trade of the European Commission. He highlighted this point at the...
Dutch ‘Big 5’ React To Bloom’s Accusation
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...
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...