In response to the new levies by the Trump administration based on Section 301 of the US Trade Act, 25 Democratic-led states of America sued the government. They stated that the administration...
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i-Tail Reports Near 21 Percent Sales Growth, Lends Excess Cash To Thai Union
i-Tail Corporation, a Thai Union Group subsidiary, reported a 20.6 percent year on year increase in sales of pet food and other related products for the first half of this year. The strong...
BTS’ Jin Returns In Dongwon’s Latest Tuna Campaign
Dongwon F&B recently announced that its new advertising and marketing campaign features BTS's Jin, the brand model for Dongwon Tuna, for the second time. The advertisement positions tuna...
Maldives Boosts Tuna Exports To Turkey Under New Deal
The Maldives-Turkey Preferential Trade Agreement entered into force on August 2. The Agreement could improve access for Maldivian pole-and-line tuna to the Turkish market, but with conditions....
US Pouch Imports Drop Amid Tariff, Regulatory Pressures
US brands and retailers reduced their pouch purchases in the first half of 2026. Continued tariff uncertainties, new Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requirements, and a dearth of raw...
EU’s New Packaging Law Adds Compliance Hurdles For Tuna Industry
The EU’s controversial law on packaging came into force on August 12, aimed at minimizing the quantities of packaging and generated waste in response to environmental and consumer health...
PNG And Solomon Islands Push For Deeper Trade, Prioritize Tuna Processing
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands signaled a deepening of trade ties with one another through domestic processing and joint investment, framing the tuna sector as a backbone for jobs...
Bangkok Skipjack Price Climbs Higher
Frozen whole round skipjack prices are moving upwards in the Bangkok processing hub, but many Thai packers are resisting market pressure. The price of skipjack raw material has reached the USD...
Ghana Tuna Sector Makes EU Yellow Card Removal Top Priority
Ghana’s Fisheries Commission and tuna industry stakeholders met to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation, compliance and responsible fishing in the country’s EEZ. The talks focused on...
Thailand Skipjack WR Imports See Sourcing Change
Thai canneries’ imports of frozen whole round skipjack remained stable despite a supply shortfall from major WCPO fleets in the first half of 2026. Indian Ocean fleets delivered a lot of...
Calvo Tuna Makes South Korea Debut With Strong Early Demand
South Korean food company CJ CheilJedang launched Nauterra-owned Calvo tuna in the Korean market last week to strong initial demand.About 2,500 sets sold out within an hour on online retail...
US Canned Tuna Imports Dip Slightly As Demand For Asian Products Weaken
The US canned tuna import market is showing a weaker trend in the first half of 2026, particularly from Asian suppliers. Imports slid by five percent due to tariffs, geopolitical issues, and...
Thai Canned Tuna Sales Hold Firm Across Smaller Markets
Thailand’s canned tuna trade with smaller markets edged down from January to June this year. Disruptions resulting from the Middle East war, and low WCPO catches observed in the second...
US Tuna Sales Rise In July As Consumers Seek Affordable Protein
US consumers are facing food inflation, particularly in the seafood segment. While overall food prices in July rose only 0.1 percent month-on-month, groceries were 3.4 percent higher than 12...
Skipjack Price In Manta Rises Amid Industry Challenges
Tight skipjack availability and higher operating costs have placed pressure on Ecuadorian boat owners, pushing up raw material prices. The supply squeeze is particularly difficult for...
Maldivian Tuna Exports To UK Jump In Two Months After Tariff Cut
The cut in UK tariffs on Maldivian tuna products has boosted exports by 20 percent. The tariff reduction has had a “highly favorable” impact on the country’s fisheries sector, according to...
Dongwon Group Reports Higher Turnover
Korean Dongwon Group reported higher revenue in the first half of this year, boosted by better performance in the seafood segment, including tuna. Its fisheries business performed well,...
Thai Canned Tuna Exports Stay Firm Amid Uneven Middle East Trade
Canned tuna exports from Thailand to global markets slid marginally in the first half of the year, but trade to the main market, the US, declined. Shipments to several Middle Eastern countries...
EU Advisory Group Calls For CATCH System Improvements
The EU’s CATCH system is delivering benefits, but underlying operational challenges are threatening its effectiveness. The Market Advisory Council (MAC) has urged the European Commission to...
Poll: Will US States Win Lawsuit Against New Tariffs?
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US States sued the Trump administration over the imposition of additional import tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners. The US government imposed the new...