The prices of frozen whole round skipjack in major tuna processing hubs rose amid the Middle East conflict. An Indian seafood company purchased the Spanish tuna processing firm Frime S.A.U....
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Australia Should Grow Influence In Kiribati Over China
Australia, close ally of the US, should strengthen its ties with Kiribati and improve its geopolitical influence in the Pacific nation, according to a latest opinion piece published by the...
Japanese Market Sees Increased Demand for Frozen Albacore and Bluefin
Japanese importers’ intake of frozen whole rounds of tuna for canning, restaurants, and food service rose by three percent in 2025, boosted by higher volumes of albacore and bluefin. The raw...
Grupo Profand Interest In Acquiring Canary Islands Seafood Firm
Vigo-based vertically integrated fishing company Grupo Profand is keen on acquiring the Canary Islands-based Unión Martín, another firm with tuna and seafood operations at its helm. Profand,...
How ESG Pressures Are Reshaping the WCPO Tuna Supply Chain
The WCPO tuna industry stands at crossroads as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pressures mount. Companies and retailers in key markets are rolling out dedicated programs and firm...
Demand For WR Yellowfin In EU Declined
EU buyers reduced their purchases of frozen whole round yellowfin from both EU and non-EU vessels in 2025, with prices for the product edging slightly lower. Supply was sourced predominantly...
Nauterra Strengthens Supply Chain By Joining Logistics Cluster
Spanish tuna company Nauterra recently announced that it has become a member of the Galicia Logistics Cluster, reinforcing its representation in the Galician canning and food sector. The...
Asian Tuna Exports Face Pressure Amid Middle East War
The conflict in the Middle East is straining global commerce, disrupting flows of fuel and a range of commodities. The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical crude oil and shipping...
Demand For Tuna In US Climbs As Lent And Storms Boost Pantry Stockpiling
The Lent season that began in February in the US has pushed the sales of tuna and other seafood, especially shelf-stable items, that month. Shelf-stable tuna sales value and volume increased...
Century Pacific Earns Worldpanel Recognition
US-based consumer data company, Wordpanel by Numerator, recently named Century Pacific as the only Filipino brand in its ‘Made Local, Played Global’ report, a recognition of the brand's...
The New EU Rule On Purse Seine Freezing: Who Wins, Who Loses?
A major shift is underway in the tuna trade, and the consequences are already unfolding. The upcoming European Tuna Conference will reveal more. Since January 27th, the EU has enforced a new...
Costa Rica Flags Canned Tuna Price Hikes Ahead Of Holy Week
The Costa Rican government recently conducted a study to highlight the price differences in canned tuna across retailers to help consumers avoid overpaying, especially during peak demand...
EU Canners Cut Back On Their Demand For Raw Materials
EU processors imported nine percent fewer frozen whole rounds in 2025, driven by a decline in demand for yellowfin and skipjack. Sourcing from major fleets, such as Seychelles, declined while...
Readers: Tuna Fleets Will Continue To Face High Costs For Months
Crude oil prices surged after war began in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil trade and shipping route. Although prices eased earlier this month after...
Ecuador’s Tuna Export Grew But Expanding Into Other Markets Vital
Ecuador’s tuna industry concluded 2025 with strong results, exporting almost ten percent more tuna products in terms of tonnage. Ecuador strongly depends on trade with the EU. However, with...
Conxemar Flags EU–Indonesia FTA Risks For Tuna Processors
The Spanish seafood industry association Conxemar stated the EU should reassess tariff provisions under its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia. The Association...
Thailand Tuna Trading Market In Limbo
The squeeze in the global fuel availability has hit tuna trading and processing hubs. In Bangkok, a lot of negotiations are taking place over the price of skipjack frozen whole rounds as...
Dongwon Strikes Deal For Domestic Bluefin Supply
Dongwon Industries is joining hands with the Korean offshore Large Purse Seine Fisheries Cooperative to kick off bluefin sales in the South Korean market. The fish, processed by Dongwon, will...
Petaca Chico Names New CEO Following Leadership Transition
Cádiz-based bluefin fattening company Petaca Chico recently hired Ernesto Chalela Ruiz as its new CEO, after former head Marcelo Monge Gimeno, decided to step down due to personal reasons....
Maldivian Skipjack WR Exports Strong Comeback In 2025
The Maldivian economy was boosted in 2025 by its tuna exports. Frozen whole round skipjack shipments more than doubled, and the canned tuna and pouches segments saw a modest increase, compared...