The average prices for two major types of olive oil in Spain and Italy have decreased, good news for these nation's canned tuna producers who heavily utilize olive oil in their products. The...
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GenSan Tuna Sector Hit After Powerful Quake Strikes The Philippines
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on June 8 has left nearly 35 people dead and more than 200 injured, while causing extensive damage across parts of the country....
MIFCO Raises Skipjack Purchase Price To Match Private Buyers
Maldives state-owned fisheries company Mifco said it has raised the price paid for pole-and-line caught skipjack, bringing its procurement rate from fishers closer to levels offered by private...
UK Canned Tuna Imports Rise As Market Braces For Major Shifts
Demand for ambient tuna in the UK rose in 2025, with major suppliers increasing trade in this market. The latest decision by the UK government to temporarily suspend tariffs for all tuna...
Captain Fresh Wants Frime To Be A Top Tuna Player In Spain
Indian seafood conglomerate Captain Fresh acquired Spanish tuna firm Frime in March. Utham Gowda, CMD & Group CEO of Captain Fresh, has ambitious plans and told Atuna that he wants Frime...
Dongwon & Indigo Launch Human-Grade Tuna For Cats
South Korea’s Dongwon F&B and pet food firm Indigo has partnered to introduce the product line ‘Pet Origin Daily Stick,’ in two flavors – Tuna and Tuna and Chicken Breast, with “100...
UK’s Tuna Tariff Freeze Alters Competitive Landscape For Canned Tuna Producers
The UK government, in a bid to lower the cost of living for its citizens, recently announced that it is suspending tariffs for over two years on a selection of agricultural and food products....
Tuna Trade Faces New Uncertainty As US Hints At Additional Tariffs
The US tariff merry-go-round is not stopping. On Tuesday, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) proposed additional levies on imports on 60 countries deemed to have made...
Italy’s Appetite For MSC-Certified Premium Tuna Reaches Five-Year High
Italian consumer demand for MSC ambient tuna has grown in the past five years with more availability in products, especially yellowfin, sold by brands and private labels from retailers. Over...
Sufficient Inventories Drive Down EU Canned Tuna Imports
Demand for canned tuna into the EU fell in the first quarter of the year, particularly a large drop from non-EU suppliers such as Ecuador. Brands, retailers and traders imported 129,224 M/T of...
Poll: Should Tuna Loins Be Removed From EU Tariff Quotas?
The EU has entered into several free trade deals, the recent one with Mexico that includes pre-cooked loins. Negotiations are also taking place with Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines,...
Pacifical CTO Urges Tuna Industry To Advance Traceability
The European Tuna Conference 2026 (ETC26) that concluded in April highlighted creating value through intelligent data exchange in the tuna industry. Julian Hanssen, Chief Technology Officer of...
Asian-Inspired Tuna Burrito Arrives In US Retail Stores
US consumers will have a new grab-and-go tuna option this summer as sushi distributor Hissho Sushi has teamed up with Japanese barbecue sauce maker Bachan’s to launch the ‘Bachan’s Spicy Tuna...
Europêche Demands EU Remove ATQ Tuna Loins Quotas
EU fishing industry body, Europêche, wants the European Commission to eliminate pre-cooked tuna loins under the ATQ system from 2027 onwards. The call comes amid concerns over the updated deal...
Spanish Consumer Preference For MSC Tuna Grows
Sales of MSC-certified tuna in Spain climbed to a five-year high from April 2025 to March 2026, fueled by robust demand for canned skipjack carrying the sustainability label. While MSC data...
Three Arrested After Theft Of Japan-Bound Tuna Shipment
Chilean authorities have identified those involved in the theft of a container carrying frozen tuna filets destined for export to Japan. The cargo, stolen on May 19, was recovered by the...
Asian Suppliers Trade Reduction Drags US Canned Bonito Imports
US purchases of canned bonito declined from January to March this year compared to the same period in 2025, with the product imported at lower prices. Sales from the historically top...
Major Global Highlights May 2026
The global tuna world saw many ups and downs in May. The price of raw material in Bangkok eased, but trade in the Indian Ocean processing hub continued to remain volatile. The IOTC meeting...
Bandar Abbas Tuna Port Hit In Renewed US Attacks On Iran
The US on Thursday launched fresh strikes near Bandar Abbas for the second time in less than a week, further escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil...
Anfaco Raises Alarm Over EU-Mexico Trade Pact
The EU and Mexico recently signed the Modernized Global Agreement (MGA) and interim Trade Agreement (iTA) to expand tariff-free trade, investment, and regulatory cooperation. Spanish canning...