The Vanuatu Customs Department announced that the two flavors of canned tuna, with Sino-Van Fisheries Ltd labels, that were sold in a Chinese shop in Vanuatu were not intended for sale. They...
Trade
Low Catches Translate Into Drop In EU Canned Tuna Trade With African Nations
The EU canned tuna trade with Africa plummeted in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2023. Seychelles’ canners are the largest sellers, followed by Mauritius....
Spanish Demand For Chinese Loins Skyrocketed In Q1 2024
Spanish processors’ demand for frozen pre-cooked loins remained unchanged in Q1 2024 from the year before. They increased their buying from Chinese suppliers while there was a major trade...
“Dumping Cheap Tuna” Into US Raises The Ire Of American Samoa Fleet
Foreign nations "dumping cheap tuna" has undercut the profitability of US fisheries, stated the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC) at a meeting held in Honolulu last...
Mozambique Enters Multi-Mln Settlement In Tuna Bond Scandal
Mozambique will pay its creditors USD 220 million to settle the decade-old tuna bond scandal that shook the African nation’s economy. The interest from lenders, which mounted up to USD 1.4...
EU Frozen Pre-Cooked Loins Intake Remained Stable in Q1
Canned tuna producers in the EU bought slightly less frozen pre-cooked loins in the beginning of this year. Their overall purchases from foreign processors were reduced. However, Chinese...
Major Global Highlights June 2024
Skipjack price in Bangkok witnessed an upward trend throughout June. The biennially released UN FAO SOFIA report revealed that tuna is the most consumed fish. Uncertainty continues to loom...
World Leaders Push For Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Implementation
The 'Aid for Trade Global Review' event called for the promotion of sustainable tuna and other fisheries by implementing the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies....
Spanish Associations Cry Foul Over Govt Not Removing VAT On Tuna Products
Stakeholders from the tuna fishing sector are irked by the recent decision of the Spanish Council of Ministers to exclude tuna and other fish items from the tax reduction on basic...
Thai Union Opens First Global Shop In Bangkok
Seafood giant Thai Union (TU) has opened its first Thai Union Global Shop in Bangkok. It offers tuna and other seafood products that are part of TU’s core business units – ambient, frozen,...
Vietnam Boosts Business With EU Buyers In Q1
The EU increased its canned tuna purchase from Asian processors in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2023. The Filippino canners are its biggest seller, followed by...
Tuna Buyers Settle Price-Fixing Claims With StarKist & Bumble Bee
Tuna buyers seeking USD 1 billion compensation for damages from owners of StarKist and Bumble Bee reached settlements just ahead of the trial on July 15 bringing an end to a decade-old legal...
Sajo Becomes Third Largest Food Group In Korea
Sajo Group acquired Korean Foodist, distributor of food ingredients and operator in the catering service. The owner of Sajo tuna brand and Sajo Daerim tuna fishery has diversified its business...
Callipo Opens Doors To Fifth Generation Owners
Italian tuna processing company Callipo Group will soon have a new management heading its operations. Its Director Filippo Callipo is paving the way for his two sons, Giacinto Callipo and...
Festival For Value-Added Tuna Products A Massive Success In Seychelles
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) and Thai Union-owned IOT plant organized a fishing festival in Praslin, the second most populated island in Seychelles, to promote value-added...
John West UK Rolls Out New Sustainable Packaging
John West UK introduced a new tuna can designed for ease of use, sustainability, and minimal waste named ‘Ecotwist’. The latest product, with the revolutionary packaging solution, are...
Frime Launches New Tuna Products For Raw Consumption
Spanish tuna producer Frime S.A.U presented a new product line of ready-to-eat tuna products. It claims this is the “first marinated, non-smoked tuna suitable for raw consumption with the...
Higher Prices Make Aussies Reluctant To Buy Sustainable Tuna Products
Consumers in Australia and New Zealand are hesitant to buy sustainable tuna and other seafood products due to their high cost, difficulty in availability, and lack of clarity...
New Feature: Atuna Stock Index Shows Market Value Of Tuna Companies
Atuna has a new feature, the Atuna Stock Index, based on the market capitalization of 11 leading tuna companies listed on the Stock Exchange. It gives our readers a valuable and interesting...
Ecuadorian Processors Made Strong Start In EU Canned Tuna Trade
Tuna canners in Ecuador significantly expanded their business with EU retailers, traders, and brands in January until March this year. Overall, they sold almost one-third more in a declining...