The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a recent blog said that seafood restaurants need to be aware that the photos, advertisements, or posters do not make false claims about where their...
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Actemsa’s Restructuring Plan Approved, Loins Biz Can Continue
The Commercial Court of A Coruña in Galicia has approved the restructuring deal of Spanish tuna loins processor Actemsa. Much to the relief of the company, it will be able to maintain all 250...
US Longshoremen Agree On Wage Deal, Resume Work In Ports
Port operations across the East and Gulf Coast ground to a halt on Tuesday after thousands of US dockworkers went on a strike. On Thursday, the workers reached a deal on wages with the United...
Manta Skipjack Price Spikes With Slight Fall In Supply
Trading for skipjack raw material in Manta is showing a bullish outlook according to the latest news from the tuna processing hub. Sources confirmed with Atuna that the price of frozen whole...
Sustainability Vital Factor In Gen Z’s Tuna Purchase Criteria
Gen Z is willing to pay more for quality and sustainable tuna and other seafood products. This was revealed in a survey conducted by market research company YouGov for US retailer Whole Foods...
Is Ecuador Close To Having EU Yellow Card Removed?
A representative of the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG Mare) said that the European Commission is close to lifting the yellow card issued to Ecuador in 2019 during...
NYT’s Take On Mercury In Tuna And Sustainability Issues
The New York Times (NYT) published an article, 'The Truth About Tuna: How much Should You Worry About Mercury In Tuna & Other Seafood' earlier this week. While it gives a good insight into...
Edison Foods Focuses On Market Expansion With Sustainable Production
- Sponsored Content - Vietnamese processor Edison Foods has modernized its production lines to process canned tuna and pre-cooked tuna loins more sustainably and offer the best quality at a...
Will EU CATCH System Be Effective?
The European Commission wants the catch certification process and all linked procedures into a digitized system to prevent IUU-caught tuna and other seafood from entering the bloc. The IT...
US Dockworkers’ Strikes May Have Spillover Effect On Tuna Sector
The US supply chain for numerous foods and goods has been impacted by the dockworkers' strikes across major ports from Maine to Texas which began on Tuesday. However, tuna cargo might not be...
Sajo’s Premium Tuna Can Sales Thrive On Consumers’ Love For Simple Gourmet
Korean seafood company Sajo Daerim recently announced that the sales of its premium canned tuna products have grown exponentially. This line was launched at the beginning of last year. Sajo...
Indonesia Commences Canned Tuna Exports To Canada
Indonesia exported its first cargo of canned tuna products to Canada earlier this week. Java-based fishing company PT Pasifik Masami Indonesia will send consignments valued at USD 10 million...
Spain’s Main Party Urges Congress To Block Tuna From Thai FTA
Removing canned tuna from the EU-Thailand free trade agreement (FTA) is a major priority for Spanish producers and their call has been taken up by the country’s foremost political party...
Small-Sized IO Skipjack Depress Price
Indian Ocean skipjack and yellowfin catches are lagging behind the level of last year. Some boat owners expect to have around a third of less catch this year. The price went down a little as...
EU Will Not Provide Level Playing Field For Its Tuna Processing Industry
The EU’s different sustainable standards and regulations for canned tuna produced in third-world countries and within the bloc have irked its tuna processors. Producers have been demanding...
Major Global Highlights September 2024
September proved to be an interesting month for the global tuna industry. Skipjack prices in processing hubs saw an increase including Bangkok. An MSC Independent Adjudicator ruled in favor of...
Lower Supply Drives Up Bangkok Skipjack Price
Thai processors are paying higher prices for stripped tuna due to lower supply, equal demand, and fierce competition. The Bangkok skipjack price is on the rise after it recently bottomed out....
Uptick In Yellowfin Sales Boosts Cape Verde’s Exports
Cape Verde’s Export Price Index saw a 26 percent spike in August, from the previous month in 2024, due to its high yellowfin sales. This led to the Terms of Trade Index (the value of a...
Stage Is Set For 25th Edition Of Conxemar
Conxemar is all set to host the 25th edition of its frozen seafood exhibition in Vigo from October 1 to 3 under the theme ‘Responsibility for the future’. This year’s edition will have 13...
What Changes Will The EU CATCH System Bring For Importers?
IUU fishing practices is estimated to cost EUR 10 billion every year worldwide and seafood caught using these methods amount to 19 percent of the global reported value of catches, according to...