The 26th edition of the Philippines ‘Gensan Tuna Festival’ kick-started yesterday. The yearly event to celebrate tuna, the backbone of General Santos' economy, will host an array of cultural...
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Major Global Highlights August 2024
August was an exciting month for the global tuna industry with several sweeping events. The Maldives government announced that it will reopen the yellowfin longline fishery which raised...
Aldi & Hy-Vee Strengthened Tuna Sourcing But Other US Retailers Need To Improve
According to Greenpeace USA, 14 out of 16 major US retailers are failing in their work to strengthen their tuna supply chains regarding human rights and sustainability. However, in its third...
‘Seafood For Life’ Campaign Begins In UK
The UK public body Seafish has initiated a new campaign ‘Seafood for Life' which kick-started this week. It wants industry stakeholders to share “positive and uplifting stories to improve the...
Tuna Potstickers In Race For Best Product At Seafood Expo Asia
Seafood Expo Asia is all set to kick-start next month and eight finalists have been selected for the 'best new seafood product' competition. Among the nominees is one tuna product: Tuna...
PNG To Set Up State-Owned Company To Gain Investments For Fisheries
Papua New Guinea (PNG) wants to create a state-owned enterprise, Fisheries Capital Limited (FCL), to represent the country’s commercial interests in tuna fisheries and other marine resources....
Rio Mare’s Latest Ad ‘The Critic’ Is Turning Heads
Bolton-owned Rio Mare has introduced a new global advertising campaign ‘The Critic’ to promote its tuna products in numerous markets. The 30-second video was launched in June and has been...
Thai Pet Food Business Will Continue To Grow In 2024
Thailand exponentially expanded its pet food business in the first half of 2024, a five-year high, as it traded 80,459 tons to markets worldwide. Consumers in the US and several Asian nations...
MIFCO Ceases Operations In Its Yellowfin Packing Facility
State-run Maldives Industrial Fishing Company (MIFCO) has shut down its yellowfin packing in Kan'du Oiy Giri fisheries complex on Kaafu Atoll. The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources,...
Dongwon Celebrates Thanksgiving Spirit By Launching Tuna Gift Sets
Dongwon F&B announced that it has introduced 100 types of ‘Dongwon Gift Sets’ ahead of the Korean Thanksgiving Day (Chuseok) in September, one of the most celebrated festivals in the...
EU And Fiji Renew Economic Partnership To Boost Tuna Trade
The EU and Fiji renewed its interim Economic Partnership Agreement (IEPA) which gives the Pacific Island nation preferential tariffs for its tuna and other seafood exports to the bloc. The EU...
US Canned Tuna H1 Imports Hit USD 295 Mln
Canned tuna imports into the US remained steady from January to June, with just a low hike in volumes. American retailers, brands, and traders heavily reduced their purchases from Ecuadorian...
Manta Skipjack Price Stable With Balance In Supply & Demand
Frozen whole round skipjack supply to Manta canneries is still going strong despite the ongoing annual fishing moratorium in the IATTC convention area. Sources have mentioned that most deals...
StarKist Kick-Starts New “Flex” Campaign With Popular US Dancer
StarKist recently announced the launch of its new campaign ‘Flex with StarKist’ featuring popular US dancer and choreographer Derek Hough. “It aims to inspire consumers to share their personal...
Is Atunlo Looking To Sell Its Cape Verde Plant?
Atunlo might be looking to sell its tuna plant in Cape Verde, according to latest news. The Spanish tuna loins producer is going through a bankruptcy process and has fallen foul of creditors....
SKJ1.8:BKK Sees Steep Fall With Supply Picking Up
The price of frozen whole round skipjack being traded in Bangkok has plunged driven by a higher raw material supply. Sources said that deals are being made at around the USD 1380 level, a 10...
Americans Paid Slightly More For Ambient Tuna In July
The price of shelf-stable canned tuna and seafood increased in July, whereas frozen seafood value dropped compared to June. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed this in its latest...
FTA Boosting Vietnam’s Tuna Exports To UK
Vietnam’s tuna exports to the UK continues to grow due to the preferential tariffs to this market, according to the Asian nation’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. The cumulative export...
Jealsa Remains Spain’s Tuna Market Leader With EUR 779 Mln Turnover
Spanish tuna and seafood canning group Jealsa has reported that its 2023 financial year closed with EUR 779 million in turnover, continuing its market leader position in the country. The sales...
Tuna Market In The Middle East Witness Slow But Steady Growth
Tuna was among the largest volume of fish species imported into Middle Eastern countries in the past few years. Prepared and preserved tuna found many takers as it comprised 14 percent of the...