Amid high-level talks at the UN General Assembly in New York, tuna fishing and producing nations such as Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Vietnam arranged trade discussions with other member states...
Tuna Trade News
Xunta Gives Environmental Green Light To Jealsa’s Pet Food Factory
The regional government of Galicia (Xunta de Galicia) recently published in its official gazette that there are no environmental concerns for the Spanish tuna company Jealsa’s refurbished...
Spanish Tuna Consumers Becoming More Price Sensitive
Price is a major factor for Spanish consumers and the proportion between private label and branded goods is level in this market, said Miguel Barreriro, Global Product Leader (Advanced...
Will New EU – Indo Free Trade Partnership Boost Indonesian Exports?
The EU and Indonesia signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) yesterday in Bali, which will allow Indonesian tuna and many other products to enter the bloc duty-free. EU...
EU Tuna Sector Faces “Aggressive Competition” With Thailand Says Europêche
The European Commission (EC) will begin the second round of negotiations with Thailand on September 29 on the first draft of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and the Asian nation....
EU Processors Rely Heavily On Asian Frozen Pre-Cooked Loins
European canners bought more than 54 percent of the total imports of frozen pre-cooked tuna loins from Asian sellers in the first half of this year. Spanish processors increased their...
Dongwon’s New Tuna Bibimbap Is Out In South Korea
Dongwon F&B has expanded its Bibimbap items, a popular South Korean dish, under its brand. Earlier this month, the company launched four new flavors of ‘Yangban Bibim Bap Frozen Fried...
Maldives Tuna Export Value Rises By 18 Percent
Tuna exports generated more revenue for the Maldivian economy in July compared to the previous month. The Maldives Customs Service reported that exports of tuna and tuna byproducts reached MVR...
Europe’s Rising Demand For Frozen Loins
Frozen raw tuna loins entering the EU market have been rising over the years. In H1 2025, the imported volume reached the highest level since 2022, boosted by shipments from Ecuador, Spain,...
Exceptional WCPO Longline Captures Failed To Reflect In Catch Value
The value of WCPO longline catches, comprising yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore, fell by a steep 20 percent in 2024 despite the exceptionally good catches made in this fishery that year. The...
Bumble Bee Film Festival Offers Attractive Cash Prize To Winners
Bumble Bee is back with yet another innovative technique to attract consumers to buy its tuna products. This time, it is eyeing not only the young generation, but people of all ages. Earlier...
Surprisingly US Ambient Tuna Prices Remain Stable
American consumers did not pay higher for ambient tuna and other seafood in August compared to the previous month. However, the value of frozen and fresh segment for fish and seafood rose from...
Thailand Making Notable Growth In Pre-Cooked Loins Trade With EU
EU canners’ demand for pre-cooked loins from smaller suppliers increased by 36 percent in H1 2025. Buying from non-EU suppliers rose, whereas trade within the bloc fell. Thai suppliers...
Vietnam Tuna Industry Faces Challenges In US Market
Vietnam’s global tuna exports have stalled this year, said Le Hang, Deputy Secretary General of Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). After 2024’s excellent business...
EU Trade Chief Acknowledges Impact Of Thai FTA On Spanish Canners
The Spanish tuna canning sector, one of the largest worldwide, has been fighting tooth and nail against the implementation of an EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Recently, European...
Spanish Demand For Pre-Cooked Loins Hits All-Time High
Spanish processors’ buying of pre-cooked loins from January to June hit a record high. The total business amounted to EUR 370.79 million, a 22 percent increase from EUR 303.13 million in H1...
More Stability In Bangkok Skipjack Market
There is a slight uptick in skipjack trading in the Bangkok processing hub, and the price has inched up. The clarity in US tariffs for Thailand brought more stability in the market, and buyers...
World Tuna Conference In Vigo Ends With Positive Vibe
The final day of XII Anfaco World Tuna Conference ended on a hopeful note. Speakers delved into Asia, Africa, Middle East, Oceania markets and lively debates revolved around the need for more...
Canned Tuna Imports Into Mediterranean Markets Made Noteworthy Recovery
Brands, retailers, and traders in the Mediterranean region, comprising main markets France, Italy, and Spain, imported more canned tuna from January to June this year, compared to the same...
Anfaco’s World Tuna Conference Kicks Off In Vigo
The 12th Anfaco World Tuna Conference commenced today. The theme for this year revolves around ‘Reaching The New Consumer.’ There are five sessions lined up on the first day of the conference....