The European Tuna Conference 2026 (ETC26) that concluded in April highlighted creating value through intelligent data exchange in the tuna industry. Julian Hanssen, Chief Technology Officer of...
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Asian-Inspired Tuna Burrito Arrives In US Retail Stores
US consumers will have a new grab-and-go tuna option this summer as sushi distributor Hissho Sushi has teamed up with Japanese barbecue sauce maker Bachan’s to launch the ‘Bachan’s Spicy Tuna...
Europêche Demands EU Remove ATQ Tuna Loins Quotas
EU fishing industry body, Europêche, wants the European Commission to eliminate pre-cooked tuna loins under the ATQ system from 2027 onwards. The call comes amid concerns over the updated deal...
Spanish Consumer Preference For MSC Tuna Grows
Sales of MSC-certified tuna in Spain climbed to a five-year high from April 2025 to March 2026, fueled by robust demand for canned skipjack carrying the sustainability label. While MSC data...
Three Arrested After Theft Of Japan-Bound Tuna Shipment
Chilean authorities have identified those involved in the theft of a container carrying frozen tuna filets destined for export to Japan. The cargo, stolen on May 19, was recovered by the...
Asian Suppliers Trade Reduction Drags US Canned Bonito Imports
US purchases of canned bonito declined from January to March this year compared to the same period in 2025, with the product imported at lower prices. Sales from the historically top...
Major Global Highlights May 2026
The global tuna world saw many ups and downs in May. The price of raw material in Bangkok eased, but trade in the Indian Ocean processing hub continued to remain volatile. The IOTC meeting...
Bandar Abbas Tuna Port Hit In Renewed US Attacks On Iran
The US on Thursday launched fresh strikes near Bandar Abbas for the second time in less than a week, further escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil...
Anfaco Raises Alarm Over EU-Mexico Trade Pact
The EU and Mexico recently signed the Modernized Global Agreement (MGA) and interim Trade Agreement (iTA) to expand tariff-free trade, investment, and regulatory cooperation. Spanish canning...
Ex-Banker Cleared In Tuna Bonds Money Laundering Lawsuit
The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland recently dismissed proceedings against former Credit Suisse Chief Risk Compliance Officer Lara Warner for having failed to report suspected money...
Target Says Plaintiff Has Grievance Against Global Tuna Industry
US retailer Target wants a California federal court to throw out a case against its Good & Gather tuna products. It stated that the plaintiff’s complaint was not based on a “legal...
US Groups Sue Govt For Import Ban On Some Foreign Tuna
Three conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and some US government officials for failing to stop tuna and seafood imports from certain...
Frozen Pre-Cooked Loin Demand Picks Up In US
US tuna canners’ purchases of frozen pre-cooked loins rose slightly from January to March this year, with Mauritian shipments surging sharply and supply from Thailand, their key seller,...
Germany Leads In MSC Tuna Sales, Demand Continues To Grow In DACH Region
MSC tuna sales in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) rose between April 2025 and March 2026, with Germany retaining its position as the world’s largest MSC market last year....
Companies Feeling The Brunt Of EU CATCH System Issues
“Who is paying these costs?” was a question asked by Roberto Rodrigo Diaz, Blue Economy Coordinator from European INTEC Foundation, in response to the delays caused by the EU CATCH system...
US Seafood Importing Program Must Close Critical IUU Gaps
The US imported USD 25 billion in tuna and seafood in 2024, yet more than 60 percent of that value (USD 15.3 billion) entered its markets without being subject to Seafood Import Monitoring...
Pressure Eases On Skipjack Price As Higher Supply Hits Bangkok
After months of poor supply, higher landings of frozen whole rounds skipjack have softened the trading price of raw material in Bangkok. Experts close to the matter informed Atuna that they...
Tesco Achieves 100 Percent MSC, Young Consumers Driving Sales
UK retailer Tesco said this week that it has fulfilled its commitment to source 100 percent of its tuna from MSC-certified fisheries. The supermarket chain said tuna sales have climbed nearly...
The US Tuna Retail Trade Continues To Profit At The Expense Of Fleet & Resource Owners
VIEWPOINT- Canned tuna remains one of the most affordable protein sources in the US, particularly when compared to other proteins like chicken and beef. Over the last 30 years, while retail...
UK Removes 20 Percent Tariff Barrier For Maldivian Tuna
The UK said it has suspended tariffs on Maldivian tuna imports until 2028, a move aimed at easing food prices for British consumers while widening market access for the Maldives’ seafood...