The Philippine government is lending a helping hand to importers of tuna by-products and other seafood amid inflation and to stabilize food supply. The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced...
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NOAA Fined Grocery Chain For Tuna Not Meeting Dolphin-Safe Law
A grocery store chain was fined in the US for importing jarred yellowfin that did not meet the dolphin-safe requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, reported NOAA. The agency...
Tuna FTA Excluded From Maldives-UK Talks Irks Opposition Party
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), one of the major political parties in the Maldives, questioned the island nation’s President on why a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the...
US Imports of Thai Canned Tuna Surged In Q1 2025
US canned tuna buyers increased their imports by just over 30 percent in the first quarter of the year, boosted partly by fear of a hike in taxes for canned tuna. US President Donald Trump...
Trump Administration Warns Of Legal Battle After Federal Court Ruling On US Tariffs
Chief economists around the world have said in a latest World Economic Forum’s survey that the global economy is all set to weaken considerably, affecting the trade for tuna and other seafood....
Major Global Highlights May 2025
May was filled with ups and downs in the global tuna industry. The US imposed ‘reciprocal tariffs’ continued to affect deals made in Bangkok. The European Tuna Conference, which was held in...
Demand For MSC Tuna In US Is Growing Dramatically
Americans’ preference for MSC tuna grew substantially over the years with over 250 products in US retail stores carrying the blue tick in 2024/25. The most MSC tuna (98 percent) consumed in...
Ecuadorian Seiners’ Skipjack Catches Fell Start Of This Year
The total tuna catches of Ecuadorian vessels in the EPO witnessed a moderate uptick from January to March this year. However, the volumes of skipjack netted, the main catch of the fleet,...
Manta Skipjack Supply Improves To Lift Pressure On The Market
Catches have normalized, and the pressure on the market has eased a bit in the Manta tuna processing hub. Contracts for frozen whole round skipjack have concluded between USD 1,600 and USD...
Former Bankers & Finance Minister To Pay USD 352 Mln To Russian Bank
Three former Credit Suisse bankers and ex-Finance Minister Manuel Chang of Mozambique were ordered by a New York federal judge to pay a combined USD 352 million restitution to Russian bank...
Rio Mare Tuna Salad Finds Way To The UK
British consumers can also enjoy Rio Mare Insalatissime Tuna Salads. These products have been a favorite in many EU countries and Bolton recently launched them in the UK market. The...
Thai And Vietnamese Processors Could Hope For Good News From US
The US-China trade war eased earlier this month after both nations agreed to slash tariffs imposed on each other's products. Chinese goods imported into the US will now be taxed an additional...
Vietnamese Tuna Export To Middle East Boosted Amid Challenges
The Middle East is emerging as one of Vietnam’s top markets. In 2024, the Asian nation exported 28 percent more tuna products, compared to the year before, to countries in this region. Sales...
Bangkok Price Softens Amid Global Trade Situation
The uncertainty created by the US administration over the world trade order continues and has impacted tuna trading in the world’s largest tuna processing hub, Bangkok. Other factors have also...
Thai Canners’ Trade With Smaller Markets Off To A Good Start In 2025
Thailand made a noteworthy increase in its canned tuna exports to smaller markets in the first quarter of this year. Most of them increased their purchases, with the United Kingdom (UK)...
Brits Purchased The Most MSC Tuna In 2023/24
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...