European tuna processors remain steadfast in their opposition to opening the bloc for Thai canned tuna, arguing that Bangkok’s industry continues to fall short of compliance benchmarks....
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UK Canned Tuna Consumption Grows
UK consumers love tuna, and last year, it was the top imported seafood. The demand for ambient tuna, mainly skipjack, increased by 15 percent in volume compared to the previous year. Shipments...
EU’s New Consumer Agenda To Prevent Greenwashing
The European Commission has adopted the 2030 Consumer Agenda – a new strategic framework that sets out concrete priorities and actions for the next five years. The Agenda covers a broad range...
Ecuador President Suffers Setback In War On Drugs
On Sunday, Ecuadorians voted to reject foreign military bases in the country. The Ecuadorian government introduced a package of referendum measures, which citizens refused. It was a sharp...
Thailand Presses EU to Fast Track FTA With Sustainability Assurances
Thailand's tuna sector has come forward and urged negotiators to speed up the much-anticipated EU-Thai Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Thais claim their tuna has “high standards on...
Research Firm Forecasts Sajo’s Turnover To Jump By 74 Percent
Canned tuna sales of Sajo Group could increase due to the K-food craze, according to Research ARUM Co, which recently presented a positive revenue forecast for 2025 for the Korean vertically...
Ecuador Global Tuna Exports Forecasted To Hit USD 2 Bln
Ecuador’s tuna exports are expected to reach USD 2 billion by this year end, a 17 percent jump from the 2024 turnover, boosted by higher catches and better competitiveness compared to Asian...
Tuna Fraud Lands Former Seafood Trader CFO Behind Bars
Antonietta Nguyen, the former CFO of US-based tuna and seafood company ABS Seafood, Inc., was sentenced to prison last week for orchestrating a series of frauds that cost the company over USD...
Thai Pet Food Sales To US Spiked
The rapid growth trend of Thailand’s pet food export has somewhat subsided during the first nine months of this year, compared to the growth spurt seen in 2024. Pet food sales rose eight...
Incredible Fall In WR Skipjack Imports By Thai Processors
The import of frozen whole round skipjack by Thai processors declined by almost one-third in the first nine months of 2025. All major suppliers with purse seiners fishing in the WCPO dropped...
EU Lawmakers’ Vote Sees Major Setback On Due Diligence Law
Members of the European Parliament backed further cuts to the EU’s sustainability and due diligence laws on Thursday, easing rules on large corporations. Legislators want to finalize changes...
Smaller Suppliers Sold Less WR To Thai Processors
Thai frozen whole round tuna imports from smaller suppliers reduced in the first nine months of 2025 for the second year in a row. Japan and Papua New Guinea saw a further decline in...
Longest Government Shutdown In US History Ends
US President Donald Trump ended the over one-month-long record shutdown by signing a government funding bill on Wednesday. The latest turn of events would lead to federal agencies such as NOAA...
Alliance Select’s Tuna Business Performed Fairly Well
The Philippines tuna processor Alliance Select Foods International Inc. (ASFII) recently announced its third-quarter results for this year. Despite the drop in consolidated revenue, net profit...
NewPrinces Group Records Lower Canned Tuna Sales
Unfavorable GBP/EUR exchange rate took a small bite out of NewPrinces Group’s consolidated revenues in the first nine months of 2025. Canned tuna and seafood produced by UK-based subsidiary...
Thai Processors Cut Back On Raw Materials Buying
Thai processors’ demand for frozen whole round tuna was down by 16 percent from January to September 2025, compounded by lower skipjack catches from purse seine fleets in the WCPO. According...
Bolton Group Brands Boost Sales & Sustainability in France
Bolton Group-owned Rio Mare has gained traction in the French market despite other brands, such as Thai Union’s Petit Navire, already with a strong presence. Its Saupiquet brand renewed the...
Ecuadorian Tuna Exports Growing Faster Than Thailand’s
Ecuador ranks second after Thailand in the global exports of processed and canned tuna. The nation’s sales volume improved by 15 percent this year, while that of Thai processors saw an...
US Food Safety At Risk By Drop In Foreign Inspections
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted the lowest level of inspections of foreign tuna and seafood facilities this year, which is concerning for America’s food safety....
Dongwon F&B’s Good Export Volumes Boosted The Group’s Revenue
Dongwon Industries, the holding company of Dongwon Group, announced its third-quarter results on November 7, stating that its revenue and consolidated profit increased. The good results were...