Even though tuna is not seen as a typical Christmas fish, the species is increasing in popularity for the holiday season in the UK. Last year, substantial growth both in tuna volume and value...
Tuna Trade News
US Traceability & Fraud Rule Defended In Court
The Obama-led intention for the US federal government to introduce new seafood import rules to increase traceability, is being defended by several environmentally focused organizations, in the...
Chicken Of The Sea Puts World Tuna Day In US Focus
Leading firms are bringing increased recognition to World Tuna Day, a May 2nd celebration focused on the conservation of tuna stocks and the importance of tuna resources for certain...
Thai Canners Urgently Prepare For Trump Tax Hit
Thai exporters, including tuna processors, are gearing up for the potential harsh impact that a recent Trump-signed executive order could have on trade with one of their largest destination...
Why US Retail Buyers Are So Upbeat On Tuna Sales
Most supermarket managers in the US are optimistic about future profits in the retail seafood market, and over 55 percent of respondents in a recent survey are expecting total seafood sales,...
Ecuador Wants Slashed Tuna Tariffs In US Market
Ecuadorian officials are gearing up to negotiate the potential extension of the nation’s GSP status in the US market. It has previously been stressed that this time around, Ministers hope to...
French Retailer Offers Innovative Shelf-Stable Tuna Spread
As the tuna baguette is one of the most popular lunchtime meal options in France, convenient tuna spread products that make it easier to prepare this midday favorite are available in this...
US Defends Dolphin Safe Policy In Live Broadcast
The US has broadcasted its statements defending the changes made to its dolphin-safe labeling policy, declaring that it is now compliant with all the rules set by WTO. It is now arguing that...
Sapmer Opens Exclusive ‘Catch To Consumer’ Store
French fishing firm Sapmer has now officially opened its new store in Le Port, Reunion Island. The premises will give visitors the chance to purchase tuna products directly from the fishing...
Do Tuna Firms Need RFMO Support To Be Sustainable?
Last week, some of the world’s largest firms involved in tuna trade joined a list of organizations in calling for more action from RFMOs, most notably on implementing time-specific measures...
Century Maximizes Profit On Branded Sales
A bullish net profit rise scored by Century Pacific is attributed to strong branded sales, as well as diversification of its product portfolio, not only relying on tuna. For full year 2016,...
Is Bangkok SKJ Price Bottoming Out?
Large raw material buyers appear to be unsuccessful in their attempts to push down the Bangkok skipjack price with any further significance, and slow WCPO catches and short supply reaching the...
EU Confident In Fixed Free Tuna Trade For Phil Canners
The risk of processors in the Philippines losing their duty free tuna trade benefit with EU buyers is relatively small, according to the European Commission, which has confidence in a longer...
PNG Teams 6th Pacific Tuna Forum With Brand New Expo
PNG will be the place to be for the tuna business in September, when its capital will host the biennial 6th Pacific Tuna Forum (PTF) as well as the first ever Pacific Seafood & Technology...
Industry Concerned Over IUU In US Market
The consistent growth of tuna-like product reaching the US market to be sold as Chunk Light, is leading to serious concern over the source of this fish, and the possibility that a significant...
US Brand Widely Expands Product Portfolio
A niche tuna brand on the US market, Safe Catch, has extended its canned product range substantially to include more flavors. The barely two-year old company is following in the tracks of...
Balfegó Opens Gastronomic Bluefin Experience
Balfegó Group, one of Spain’s main fresh tuna exporters, is offering consumers a brand new experience through the opening of a world first bluefin space in Barcelona next week. The showroom...
StarKist Targets Millennials With New Hot Pouches
US tuna firm StarKist is further expanding its line of tuna pouches, a segment which has been growing in the country in recent years. The new products are set to attract the changing taste...
Australia Celebrates Sustainable Seafood Day
Australians are set to celebrate the annual festivity of Sustainable Seafood Day on March 31st, in a country which has shown forward thinking on ocean conservation, and boasts the most...
Bolton Scores Biggest Italian Growth, Tuna Sales Pivotal
The Bolton Group was the largest corporation in Italy to record a sales increase in packaged consumer products for 2016, with its tuna sales making up almost half of the total and contributing...