Last week, South Korean tuna brand Ottogi announced that it has launched three new tuna pouches under its brand ‘Light & Joy,’ for health-conscious consumers who are looking to make a quick and easy meal such as for salads, canapés, and tacos. One is the ‘Picnic Tuna,’ made from water chestnuts and carrots, and has a crunchy texture and a savory, with a sweet flavor. The others are ‘Cheongyang Mayo Tuna’ with Cheongyang peppers and mayo, and ‘Mako Mayo Tuna’ added with spicy Sriracha sauce. The products contain 30 percent less fat content than existing tuna items on the market, reported Korean news sites.

The products are available through Ottogi’s official site and other online retail platforms. A company spokesperson said that ‘Light & Joy’ tuna pouches can be used in various meal replacement menus, while reducing the burden of extra fat in the foods. “We plan to continue to expand the range of light foods that can be enjoyed deliciously and healthily in everyday life.”

Global non-profit Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) recently kicked off a five-year initiative, the GoTFish Project, aimed at improving the sustainability and management of tuna and other fisheries in the Gulf of Thailand (GoT), “one of the world’s most productive but increasingly overexploited marine ecosystems,” read a SFP press release.

Strengthening regional transboundary fisheries governance and institutional capacity, aligning the market to support sustainable tuna and other fisheries, and conserving critical aquatic habitats through the identification of ecological corridors are some of the main components of the initiative. Enhancing stakeholder engagement, communication, and monitoring to ensure inclusive participation and effective knowledge sharing is also included. Pedro Ferreiro, an SFP spokesperson, said that the Gulf of Thailand is reaching a critical crossroads. With GoTFish, the organization is mobilizing the private sector to turn global seafood demand into a force for recovery. “This project shows that when markets support responsible practices, the improvements can be deep and long-lasting.” According to an FAO report, longtail tuna, kawakawa, and frigate tuna are the most commonly found tuna in the Gulf of Thailand. Yellowfin are also occasionally caught in smaller quantities in this area.

Chinese tuna fishing company Shanghai Kaichuang has purchased a new purse seiner, ‘Junmeto,’ that will operate in the WCPO. Marshall Islands-based Pan Pacific Fishing (RMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Kaichuang, has been registered as the owner of ‘Junmeto,’ built in China this year.

‘Junmeto’ is a 79-meter-long seiner, with a 1,977 GRT and 1,100 M/T fish hold capacity, according to the WCPFC vessel registry. It is authorized to fish as of January 1, 2026, and will fly the Marshall Islands flag. Pan Pacific Fishing (RMI) has a plant in Majuro that processes tuna loins and other fish products. The catches of ‘Junmeto’ will head to this plant. Earlier this year, Shanghai Kaichuang announced that it would scrap two of its seiners and build new ones, and the order was given to state-owned Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding. They said the vessels are expected to be delivered in March and April 2027.