Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) on Monday announced that it is filing an indictment against a Compliance Officer, who was a former Credit Suisse employee, on charges of...
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Thai Canned Tuna Sales To Americas Remain Stable
Thai canners had a steady business with traders, retailers, and brands in the Americas from January to September despite the turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariff move on Thai...
Major Global Highlights November 2025
The price for skipjack whole rounds fell in Bangkok and Seychelles. Contrary to this, it went up in Manta mainly due to a drop in fish landings. The US Supreme Court raised doubts about...
Handbook For Effective Tuna & Seafood Import Control System
A Fisheries Import Control Scheme Handbook (FICSH) was recently released – a comprehensive guide to help governments and decision-makers design effective systems to keep illegal seafood out of...
Thai Canned Tuna Exports Slip In Asia
Thailand canneries saw their business with Asian markets contract from January to September this year, as shipments to major markets, Saudi Arabia and UAE fell. The Thais exported 124,505 M/T...
Tuna Importer Sues President Trump For “Unlawful” Duties
An importer and distributor of tuna and seafood, Netuno USA, is suing the Trump administration for “unlawful” and “unconstitutional” use of measures for imposing tariffs on imported goods....
Bangkok Price Softens As Canners Take Wait-And-See Approach
The price for frozen whole round skipjack in the Bangkok processing hub has softened in the past three weeks. Big packers have sufficient inventory in their cold warehouses. Sources claim that...
Thai Pre-Cooked Loins Imports Soar Amid US Tariff Jitters
Thai processors’ demand for pre-cooked loins rose by 21 percent from January to September this year. One of the main reasons for this increased buying was to produce tuna in cans, to deliver...
Bumble Bee Begins Tuna Operations In Mexico
Bumble Bee Seafood is expanding its operations in the Americas by opening a new tuna processing plant in the Mexican city of Puerto Chiapas, a major hub for the nation's billion-dollar tuna...
European Canners Determined to Keep Thai Tuna Out Of Trade Pact
European tuna processors remain steadfast in their opposition to opening the bloc for Thai canned tuna, arguing that Bangkok’s industry continues to fall short of compliance benchmarks....
UK Canned Tuna Consumption Grows
UK consumers love tuna, and last year, it was the top imported seafood. The demand for ambient tuna, mainly skipjack, increased by 15 percent in volume compared to the previous year. Shipments...
EU’s New Consumer Agenda To Prevent Greenwashing
The European Commission has adopted the 2030 Consumer Agenda – a new strategic framework that sets out concrete priorities and actions for the next five years. The Agenda covers a broad range...
Ecuador President Suffers Setback In War On Drugs
On Sunday, Ecuadorians voted to reject foreign military bases in the country. The Ecuadorian government introduced a package of referendum measures, which citizens refused. It was a sharp...
Thailand Presses EU to Fast Track FTA With Sustainability Assurances
Thailand's tuna sector has come forward and urged negotiators to speed up the much-anticipated EU-Thai Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Thais claim their tuna has “high standards on...
Research Firm Forecasts Sajo’s Turnover To Jump By 74 Percent
Canned tuna sales of Sajo Group could increase due to the K-food craze, according to Research ARUM Co, which recently presented a positive revenue forecast for 2025 for the Korean vertically...
Ecuador Global Tuna Exports Forecasted To Hit USD 2 Bln
Ecuador’s tuna exports are expected to reach USD 2 billion by this year end, a 17 percent jump from the 2024 turnover, boosted by higher catches and better competitiveness compared to Asian...
Tuna Fraud Lands Former Seafood Trader CFO Behind Bars
Antonietta Nguyen, the former CFO of US-based tuna and seafood company ABS Seafood, Inc., was sentenced to prison last week for orchestrating a series of frauds that cost the company over USD...
Thai Pet Food Sales To US Spiked
The rapid growth trend of Thailand’s pet food export has somewhat subsided during the first nine months of this year, compared to the growth spurt seen in 2024. Pet food sales rose eight...
Incredible Fall In WR Skipjack Imports By Thai Processors
The import of frozen whole round skipjack by Thai processors declined by almost one-third in the first nine months of 2025. All major suppliers with purse seiners fishing in the WCPO dropped...
EU Lawmakers’ Vote Sees Major Setback On Due Diligence Law
Members of the European Parliament backed further cuts to the EU’s sustainability and due diligence laws on Thursday, easing rules on large corporations. Legislators want to finalize changes...