Trade in Bangkok was hit with uncertainties looming around the US President Donald Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs that were announced August 1 and came into effect within a week. Low...
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Atunlo’s O Grove Plant Loses More Workers
Half of Atunlo O Grove tuna plant’s workers were dismissed this week. The factory lost the bulk of its workforce last January when 166 employees were let go as Atunlo decided to close its...
Pilot Project Proves Tuna Waste Valorization
Jealsa has completed the LIFEREFISH project on valorization of tuna and other fish waste. The hard work of three years has paid off, with results demonstrating the high value of fish heads,...
TUNA VIGO 2025: Last Chance To Register For The World’s Leading Tuna Conference
- Sponsored content - The countdown has begun: in just a few days, the global tuna industry will gather in Vigo, Spain, for the XII ANFACO World Tuna Conference, from September 11–12, under...
Indian Tuna Exporter Association Points Out Roadblocks To A Thriving Business
Last year, the Indian government announced that it is gearing up to expand its tuna industry, which included fishing, processing, and exports. The country's tuna sellers point out that there...
Indonesia Tuna Processors Ink Deal With Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has given the green light to six Indonesian tuna and seafood processing companies to export their products to the Middle East nation. One of the organizations is PT Pahala Bahari...
US Tariff Predicament Makes Asian Canners To Expand Shipments To Five-Year-High
US importers and Asian canners expanded business with each other from January to June this year, amid worries and uncertainties that followed US President Donald Trump's announcement of...
PNG Wants To Stop Exporting Tuna For Processing
Papua New Guinea’s Fisheries Minister Jelta Wong recently said the country needs to reform its economy and stop exporting fish to be re-imported in cans. The National Fisheries Authority (NFA)...
Dongwon Veteran’s Autobiography Is Out In English
Dongwon Group announced yesterday that the English version of its founder and Chairman Kim Jae–chul’s autobiography ‘Sailing Through Life's Storms’ is out. It was first launched in Korean...
TUNA VIGO 2025: Last Chance To Register For The World’s Leading Tuna Conference
- Sponsored content - The countdown has begun: in just a few days, the global tuna industry will gather in Vigo, Spain, for the XII ANFACO World Tuna Conference, from September 11–12 under the...
Bumble Bee Single-Serve Cans Hit US Retail Shelves
Bumble Bee recently launched multiple flavors of single-serve cans for quick, healthy protein snacks. The company stated that the US consumers’ choice for cans over pouches prompted it to...
Cops Speed Up Search For 20 Tons Of Stolen Tuna In Pennsylvania
The US Pennsylvania State Police have yet to find the thief who stole 20 tons of canned tuna. The incident happened on July 25 when a man stole a trailer with canned tuna and took off in...
Vietnamese Canned Bonito In High Demand In US Market
The US experienced a notable increase in its canned bonito imports in H1 2025, with a new seller in the top five, which was Spain. Vietnamese canners continue to reign in this market. These...
Tuna Vigo 2025 Speakers & Program Announced
The 12th edition of the Anfaco World Tuna Conference will start in Vigo, Spain, on September 11. The organizer expects around 400 participants from the tuna industry to attend the two-day...
Sniffer Dogs Detect Millions Of Euros Worth Of Drugs In Tuna Shipment
In a recently held operation in Guayaquil, two Ecuadorian police dogs helped officials detect nearly 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in pallets containing tuna products, destined for the EU, worth...
Overwhelming Interest In Dongwon F&B Bonds
The interest in Dongwon F&B bonds exceeded supply by 12 times, reaching KWR 730 billion (USD 525.24 million) at the demand forecast meeting on August 13. The company decided to double the...
US Canners’ Pre-Cooked Loins Buying Remained Stable
The US processors’ purchase of pre-cooked tuna loins saw only a meager uptick from January to June this year, despite worries about these canners having to pay additional taxes. Thailand, the...
Century Pacific Goes The Extra Mile In Plastic Neutrality
The Philippines' leading processor of canned tuna reasserted its commitment to achieving plastic neutrality. Century Pacific recently stated that in 2024, it recovered close to 2,900 M/T of...
Brand Sales Boost Century Pacific H1 Results
Philippines’ tuna producer Century Pacific Food (CNPF) reported a ‘resilient, sustainable’ growth in the first six months of 2025. The sales of branded goods rose while OEM exports declined...
US Pouch Importers Anticipated Effects Of Upcoming Tariffs
US buyers increased their purchases of tuna pouches from January to June this year at a slightly lower average price compared to the same period in 2024. US President Donald Trump announced...