Opportunities and challenges follow each other rapidly in the tuna industry. Import tariffs the US is threatening Europe with, should that alarm us or can it bring a beneficial change? At the...
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Will EU Soon Remove Yellow Card On Ecuador?
Ecuador has been working hard to remove the yellow card that the EU imposed on the country in 2019. While it appeared last year that this penalty might soon be withdrawn by European...
US Tariffs And Their Impact On Canned Tuna Trade
US President Donald Trump imposing import tariffs has been the talk of international media for the past few weeks. Additional duties on Chinese products entering the US market have already...
Dongwon Appoints New StarKist CEO
Korean tuna and seafood company Dongwon Group announced today a reshuffle in two of its top executive roles. Min Eun-hong was appointed the new CEO and President of Dongwon’s US subsidiary...
Poll: Majority Say Anfaco’s Demand For More ATQ Loins Will Be Approved
The EU is gearing up to set the Autonomous Tariff Quota (ATQ) for frozen pre-cooked tuna loins for the next three years in 2026. The Spanish canners association Anfaco wants more pre-cooked...
New Trade Deal Boost For Ecuadorian Canned Tuna Exports To Canada
Ecuador and Canada signed a trade agreement that includes a tariff reduction for over 2,000 products. Canned tuna is among the high-value products. According to the Ecuadorian Ministry of...
Major Global Highlights January 2025
Prices at the Bangkok and Seychelles processing hubs did not witness much of a change. The import of ATQ loins yet again became a topic of controversy. Four Dakartuna-owned pole-and-liners are...
Vietnam’s Canned Tuna Exports In H2 2024 Broke Records
Vietnam increased its canned tuna exports to all markets in the second half of 2024 hitting USD 299 million, a record for this period. The US, Israel, Germany, Lebanon, and Egypt were the five...
Hagoromo’s New Tuna Mini Pouches Are Head Turners
Japanese seafood company Hagoromo Foods is expanding its ‘Sea Chicken Smile’ tuna pouches line. The company sells 50 g pouches and now has introduced 25 g mini ones in four new flavors – Tuna...
US Whole Foods Market Bolsters Crew Rights With New Seafood Supply Standard
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...
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...