Earlier this week, US Whole Foods Market announced its new Seafood Code of Conduct , which ensures that its tuna and seafood suppliers of fresh, frozen, and canned products make certain that...
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EROSKI Supermarkets To Offer Private Label MSC Yellowfin Canned Tuna
Spanish co-op chain EROSKI has introduced the first reference for MSC-certified line-caught yellowfin in olive oil under its brand in its stores and online. The news was announced on...
Maruha Nichiro Announces Change In Leadership Roles
Japanese bluefin and seafood giant Maruha Nichiro recently announced a change in its top executive leadership. Sadahiko Hanzawa, who was the Representative Director and Executive Vice...
UK & Irish Consumers Bought More MSC Canned Tuna In 2024
UK and Irish shoppers increased their purchases of MSC-certified tuna, especially in the canned category last year. The Marine Stewardship Council attributed this to the significant growth in...
Europêche Tuna Group Director Will Address Challenges Of EU Fleets At ETC2025
Lower tuna catches in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans will be discussed at the European Tuna Conference on May 5 at the ICAB building in Barcelona. Atuna introduces Session III panelist...
Dongwon Introduces Affordable Gift Sets For Lunar New Year
Koreans are celebrating the annual Lunar New Year today. Dongwon F&B has introduced over 100 gift sets which could be presented to loved ones during the festive season. The company is...
Qatar Buyers Purchased More Canned Tuna In 2024
In 2024, the Qatari buyers imported 2,700 tons of ambient tuna, up 44 percent compared to the previous year. Thai canneries were the main suppliers to this market. There have been noticeable...
Hawaii Legislators Pushing For Tighter Rules On Imported Ahi Tuna
Legislators in Hawaii want stricter labeling requirements for imported raw ahi tuna, which they claim are carbon dioxide-treated unlike fish from Hawaii fisheries. US fishermen are looking...
Hagoromo’s New Ad Says “Tuna Is For Everyday”
Japanese tuna brand Hagoromo Foods’ newest ad kicked off today. The video features popular Japanese television actress Kasumi Arimura promoting the company’s Sea Chicken brand under which it...
EU Canned Tuna Exports Were Mainly Destined For European Buyers
The majority of the canned tuna sold by EU processors and traders in the first nine months of 2024 were destined to nations within the economic bloc. Only 6.3 percent was sold to other world...
Vietnamese Tuna Industry Keeps Fingers Crossed As 2025 Begins
The Vietnamese tuna industry claims to have had a good 2024 and has begun its efforts to make the most of this year. However, the industry faces several challenges that need to be addressed to...
Thailand And EFTA States Ink Free Trade Deal
On Thursday, Thailand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes seafood. It is unclear at the moment whether Thai canned tuna can...
GTA Director To Talk About Transparency At ETC2025
The first group of panelists of the European Tuna Conference on May 5 at the ICAB building in Barcelona has been confirmed. Atuna is introducing Daniel Suddaby, Executive Director of the...
StarKist’s New Challenge Targets Social Media-Savvy Consumers
The US tuna brand has come up with a new online challenge aimed at youngsters who make up the largest group of their consumer base. The ‘StarKist Mashup Challenge’ was launched yesterday to...
EU Canned Tuna Exports Remained High Up To Q3
Canned tuna exports from the EU grew very slightly in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. Spanish canners continued to be the largest suppliers while...
Lower WCPO Catches In December Led To Drop In Transshipments
The volume of tuna transshipped through PNA ports decreased by 10 percent last month compared to November as the volume of fish caught by seiners in the PNA waters and high seas declined....
Ecuador Argues Increasing ATQ Loins For EU Canners Is “Unacceptable”
The Spanish canners’ association Anfaco asking for an increased volume of duty-free tuna loins under the Autonomous Tariff Quota (ATQ) rule has not sat well with the Ecuadorian tuna sector,...
ETC2025 – Registration Now Open
Global tuna industry players will gather in Barcelona, Spain, for the 8th edition of the European Tuna Conference (ETC2025) to discuss the evolving tuna landscape; balancing sustainability,...
Thai Union Key EU Executive Assigned Bangkok Post
Thai Union recently appointed Aloys Meinema as the new Managing Director Ambient Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for its business in Thailand. Meinema, who has served as the General...
Alliance Select Comes To Agreement With Minority Shareholders
Philippines tuna and seafood company, Alliance Select Foods International, announced that it reached a deal with minority shareholders and former board directors after a decade of legal...