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Aug 6 - Dongwon Ramps Up Global Pet Food Push, Leverages K-Pop Star for Tuna Product Launch


Aug 5 - Thai Union Sees Record Margin Gains, Will Leverage Global Footprint Amid 19% US Tariff


Aug 4 - Mitsubishi Boosts Stake in Thai Union Group to 20% in Strategic Seafood Partnership


Aug 4 - Japan's H1 Fishery Products Exports Up 33% in Volume and 27% in Value


Jul 31 - Albertsons Expands Tuna Salad Recall


Jul 29 - Latest ISSF Report Highlights Industry Progress in Tuna Sustainability


Jul 23 - Jewel Osco Recalls Tuna Salad Products in Three States Due to Listeria Concerns


Jul 16 - US Senate Passes Bill Targeting Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Imports


Jul 15 - Mowi Rolls Out Fresh Seafood Offerings at South Florida Supermarkets


Jul 3 - Japan's Seafood Imports in May Decreased by 5% YOY in Volume and 3% YOY in Value


Jul 3 - Trump Announces US Trade Deal With Vietnam, Including 20% Import Tariff


Jun 27 - ANALYSIS: Thai Tuna Exports by Country and the Factors Influencing Prices


Jun 25 - StarKist Launches Summer Campaign Promoting Protein Pouches


Jun 25 - Seafood Supplier Culimer USA Becomes Oddisea SuperFrozen Amid Sustainability Push


Jun 20 - Japan's April Household Expenditure Survey: Seafood Spending up 3%, Tuna Purchases up 20%


Jun 18 - New Research Reveals 26 of 30 Largest Tuna Companies Don't Disclose Accurate Catch Data


Jun 17 - Thai Union Releases 2024 Sustainability Report


Jun 11 - ANALYSIS: Ecuadorian Government Ends Diesel Subsidies for Fishing Fleet and Tuna Market Trends


May 30 - Maruha Nichiro and UMAMI Bioworks Launch Project to Develop Cell-Cultivated Bluefin Tuna


May 30 - Tokyo Seafoods Purchases Increase by 40% in 2025 With a Focus on Spanish Set-net Tuna


May 20 - Wild Bluefin Sales at Toyosu Market Surged by 70% in April


May 19 - Russia to Increase Fish Exports to Vietnam


May 1 - Ocean Outcomes Announces $3M Push for Tuna Fleet Transparency in Northeast Asia


Apr 30 - Russia Reduces Imports of Fish Products from “Unfriendly” States


Apr 29 - Chicken of the Sea Reveals New Ghost Pepper Tuna Packet


Apr 22 - Presidential Proclamation Breathes New Life into Western Pacific Fisheries


Apr 15 - StarKist Brings Back Nostalgic “Sorry Charlie” Marketing Campaign


Mar 27 - Japanese Shipments of Farmed Bluefin Tuna Increased by 11% in 2024


Mar 13 - Indonesian Fishermen Sue Bumble Bee Foods Over Forced Labor Allegations


Mar 4 - Japan: January Frozen Sockeye Imports Increased 40% While Bluefin Tuna Fillet Volume Doubled


Feb 24 - Canada Sees 582% Sales Increase for MSC Labeled Tuna


Feb 20 - ANALYSIS: 2024 Frozen Tuna Fillet Imports Reach Second Highest Levels on Record


Feb 13 - Senate Committee Advances Bill to Combat Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Imports


Feb 11 - Tri-Union Seafoods Issues Recall of Select Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s Tuna Cans


Feb 6 - Japan’s 2024 Fishery Product Imports Up Slightly by 1% at 2.09 Million MT


Jan 31 - US Senate Committee Introduces Anti-IUU Fishing Bill for Tuna and Red Snapper Imports


Jan 24 - StarKist Teams up with TikTok Celebrity Chef to Unveil the ‘StarKist Mashup Challenge’


Jan 8 - Chicken of the Sea Partners with McCormick for New Tuna Products and OLD BAY Collaboration


Jan 6 - The Year’s First Tuna Auction Topped at JPY 750,000 per Kilo at Toyosu Market


Dec 31 - Japan’s November Seafood Exports up by 49% Y-O-Y; Scallops up 85% at 3,365 MT


Dec 30 - South African Albacore Tuna Fishery Lands MSC Certification


Dec 26 - California Governor Requests Fishery Disaster Relief for Albacore Industry


Dec 23 - New Fishing Show “Harpoon Hunters” to Premier on Discovery Channel Jan. 24


Dec 19 - WPRFMC Calls for Action on Fisheries Issues as 2025 Federal Transition Looms


Dec 13 - NMFS Announces New 2025 Regulations for Commercial Fishing of Pacific Tuna


Dec 6 - Japan’s Seafood Industry Pushes for Precautionary Tropical Tuna Management


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Dongwon Ramps Up Global Pet Food Push, Leverages K-Pop Star for Tuna Product Launch

South Korean seafood giant Dongwon Industries has completed its acquisition of Dongwon F&B, setting the stage for a series of bold moves in the global food market, including an expansion of its pet food business and the appointment of K-Pop star, BTS’s Jin, as the face of a limited edition tuna product.

Dongwon Industries announced that it has incorporated Dongwon F&B into a 100% subsidiary through a stock swap.

Dongwon Industries, which is the holding company of the Dongwon Group...

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Thai Union Sees Record Margin Gains, Will Leverage Global Footprint Amid 19% US Tariff

Thai Union Group announced its gross profit margin (GPM) reached an all-time quarterly high of 19.7% in Q2, along with a record for the first half of the year at 19.3%.

The company said its results reflected “exceptional resilience and continued growth in profitability” via the record-high GPM, as its earnings per share saw an 18% growth.

The GPM record was linked to a favorable product mix and raw material costs.

The group posted Q2 2025 sales...

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Japan's H1 Fishery Products Exports Up 33% in Volume and 27% in Value

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, seafood exports (fish and shellfish preparations and fishmeal) for the first half of 2025 (January to June) increased 33% in quantity to 281,443 tons compared to the same period last year. They increased 27% in value to 163.374 billion yen ($1.10 billion). Exports of scallops, the main product, decreased 35% to 21,817 tons, while the export value increased 32% to 39.511 billion yen ($266.78 million)...

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Latest ISSF Report Highlights Industry Progress in Tuna Sustainability 

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its latest Annual Conservation Measures & ProActive Vessel Register Compliance Report, showcasing strong industry progress among members when it comes to tuna sustainability. 

For the 2024 audit period, 24 participating companies achieved a 99.6% conformance rate across 33 ISSF conservation measures. These include several key practices, including traceability, bycatch mitigation, and the prevention of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This result represents a slight increase from the 99.1% conformance rate reported in November 2024. 

The report also includes the first...

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US Senate Passes Bill Targeting Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Imports 

The United States Senate has passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing illegally caught red snapper and tuna from being imported into the US.  

Introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), the bill instructs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create a standardized method for identifying the country of origin of imported red snapper and certain...

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Japan's Seafood Imports in May Decreased by 5% YOY in Volume and 3% YOY in Value

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance on June 27, Japan’s May seafood imports (with preliminary figures including fish and shellfish, their preparations, fish meal, and seaweed) decreased by 5% in volume from the same month last year, totaling 181,942 tons. In addition, the value of these imports decreased by 3% to 165.412 billion yen ($1.154 billion), as reported by Japanese news outlet Minato Shimbun.

Fresh and frozen tuna imports rose by 13% to 17,417 tons, including the following tuna...

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ANALYSIS: Thai Tuna Exports by Country and the Factors Influencing Prices

The Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP) for Thai skipjack tuna saw a decline of around $150 per metric ton (mt) in May, accounting for a decrease of 8.8% month-on-month. The whole frozen skipjack tuna market saw a notable drop in May as canning factories reduced their purchasing activities due to uncertainties surrounding potential tariffs on tuna exports to the US. In addition to enhanced landing levels in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, these have contributed to overall downward price pressure.

Recent shifts in...

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Seafood Supplier Culimer USA Becomes Oddisea SuperFrozen Amid Sustainability Push

Culimer USA, a company specializing in sushi-grade seafood products, announced that it has rebranded as Oddisea SuperFrozen, LLC.

The company said the rebrand reflects its “ongoing investment in a better seafood future.” It added that the move responds to growing US consumer concerns surrounding the health of oceans, origins of seafood and the purity with which seafood arrives on their plates.

“Launched from the experience and success of Culimer USA, Oddisea is here to set a new industry standard for clean tuna,” the company wrote on its LinkedIn page...

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New Research Reveals 26 of 30 Largest Tuna Companies Don't Disclose Accurate Catch Data

Nonprofit financial think tank Planet Tracker just released a research report revealing that only four of the world's 30 largest tuna fishing companies disclose accurate catch data for their fishing operations.

The report, entitled “Tuna Turner: Investors Must Turn Up Transparency in the Tuna Industry,” refers to the 30 largest tuna companies as “the Tuna 30." These companies account for 46% of the total global tuna catch, which amounts to 5.2 million tonnes worldwide, with 1.6 million tonnes accounting for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified catch...

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ANALYSIS: Ecuadorian Government Ends Diesel Subsidies for Fishing Fleet and Current Tuna Market Trends

A statement published by The National Chamber of Fisheries (CNP) and the Ecuadorian Tuna Association (ATUNEC) on June 2 had expressed concern over the government’s plan to eliminate the diesel subsidy for the tuna sector. Both organizations explain that this will raise operational costs, reduce international competitiveness, and harm a key national industry. According to this document - which states that the Ecuadorian tuna fleet uses only 2.8% of Ecuador’s diesel - the subsidy’s removal would save $14.4 million annually. The statement reads in part, “...

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Tokyo Seafoods Purchases Increase by 40% in 2025 With a Focus on Spanish Set-net Tuna  

Food trading company Tokyo Seafoods will continue to promote wild bluefin tuna from Spain this year. Its buyer arrived in the country at the end of April and purchased approximately 500 tons — 40% more than 2024. While farmed Atlantic bluefin tuna is popular in the Mediterranean, Minato Shimbun reports that Tokyo Seafoods will market wild bluefins as a rare setnet-caught fish. And as sales destinations expand, purchases will be made from a total of three companies, with Crespo Family at the...

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Russia to Increase Fish Exports to Vietnam

Russia plans to increase its fish exports to Vietnam this year thanks to the ever-growing demand from local processors.

According to German Zverev, President of the All-Russian Association of Fish Producers, Vietnam is actively expanding its processing capacities and becoming a key player in the global market. In 2024, the country almost liquidated its gap with China in terms of fish exports.

At present, Vietnamese processors mainly work with local raw materials, such as pangasius and tilapia, but its taste is inferior to wild fish. Thus, Russia can become an important...

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Russia Reduces Imports of Fish Products from “Unfriendly” States

Lately, Russia has been reducing its imports of fish products from so-called “unfriendly” states, according to recent statements from local fishermen and Russian media reports.

According to earlier data provided by the All-Russian Association of Fishery Enterprises, Entrepreneurs and Exporters (VARPE), which cites statistics from Trademap, Russia only imported 2.28%, or less than 6,500 tons, of frozen, smoked, and dried fish and seafood from “unfriendly” countries in 2024 was 2.28%.

Most of these imports were delivered from South Korea along with Taiwan and some other countries...

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Presidential Proclamation Breathes New Life into Western Pacific Fisheries

Hammered by at least six presidential proclamations since President Bush in 2006 created the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawaiian and other Western Pacific fishermen have found themselves closed out of productive fishing grounds that account for more than half of the U.S. EEZ waters in the region.  

That changed last week.  

President Trump signed the “Unleashing American commercial fishing in the Pacific” proclamation on April 17, surrounded by Western Pacific dignitaries. 

“By doing this, we are giving you back your lives,” Trump said as he signed the document designed to restore...

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Japanese Shipments of Farmed Bluefin Tuna Increased by 11% in 2024

According to a March 24 announcement by the Fisheries Agency of Japan, based on preliminary figures, farmed bluefin tuna shipments in 2024 increased 11% from the previous year, totaling 18,687 tons.

In addition, shipments derived from wild seedlings (including short-term farming) increased by 14% to 18,282 tons. Shipments derived from artificial seedlings decreased by 46% to 405 tons. With the recovery of wild resources, major trading companies have shifted from complete farming to short-term farming to raise larger wild seedlings, which is thought to have led to...

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Japan: January Frozen Sockeye Imports Increased 40% While Bluefin Tuna Fillet Volume Doubled

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance on February 27, Japan’s January fishery product imports (including preliminary figures, fish and shellfish and their preparations, fishmeal, and seaweed) increased 5% from last year, amounting to 181,946 tons. The following species exceeded their import levels from January 2023: fresh and chilled tuna, salmon, trout, herring, octopus, and sea urchin. According to Minato Shimbun, Japan’s total import value reached 184.04 billion yen ($1.22 billion), which marks an increase of 19% compared to same time last year...

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Mitsubishi Boosts Stake in Thai Union Group to 20% in Strategic Seafood Partnership

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) announced it has agreed to an enhanced business alliance with Thai Union Group. The deal will see MC acquire 13.81% of Thai Union’s total issued shares, increasing its stake in the firm from 6.19 to 20%.

MC highlighted the global rise in seafood demand, led by population growth and shifting consumer preferences. The company sees tuna as an item that stands out for its “widespread appeal” in both developed and emerging markets, the species that is the backbone of Thai Union’s business...

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Albertsons Expands Tuna Salad Recall

UPDATE July 30, 2025: Albertsons Expands Tuna Salad Recall

Major US retailer Albertsons has expanded its tuna salad recall at stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. 

Reser’s Fine Foods initiated the recall earlier this month after discovering that the breadcrumbs used in the items may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

The expanded recall includes products with sell thru dates of July 23-28 and July 24-29. The products were also distributed to Randalls and Tom Thumb stores. 

Jewel Osco also joined Albertsons in recalling several of...

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Jewel Osco Recalls Tuna Salad Products in Three States Due to Listeria Concerns 

Jewel Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa are joining Albertsons in voluntarily recalling several tuna salad products supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods due to potential listeria contamination.  

Reser’s Fine Foods initiated the recall after discovering that the breadcrumbs used may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

On Monday, Expana reported that Albertsons also announced a recall of certain tuna salad products sold at stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. 

The items were also distributed to Randalls and Tom Thumb stores. Consumers are urged to...

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Mowi Rolls Out Fresh Seafood Offerings at South Florida Supermarkets

Salmon farmer Mowi ASA (Mowi) recently launched some of its fresh seafood offerings at Sedano’s Supermarkets across South Florida. With this roll-out, Sedano’s shoppers can now find fresh, pre-packed skin packs of Mowi’s Atlantic salmon varieties, as well as tilapia, tuna, and snapper from Mowi’s Marine Harvest line.

Sedano’s Supermarkets first began in 1962 as a single Hispanic supermarket in Hialeah, Florida. Since then, the food retail chain has expanded to 34 locations across the state.

For this roll-out, Mowi and Sedano’s teamed up to introduce a...

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Trump Announces US Trade Deal With Vietnam, Including 20% Import Tariff

President Trump announced that the United States has agreed to a new trade deal with Vietnam on July 2.

Trump stated that Vietnam will pay the US a 20% tariff on all goods exported to the U.S. and a 40% tariff on transshipped goods. The higher 40% tariff targets products that are not originally made in Vietnam but are routed through the country to bypass higher tariffs. This move is significant, as many countries have used Vietnam as a transit point to avoid stricter trade penalties aimed at Chinese...

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StarKist Launches Summer Campaign Promoting Protein Pouches 

StarKist is kicking off the summer with a new campaign. Fueled by the brand’s protein pouches, the StarKist Summer initiative promotes an active, on-the-go lifestyle.  

Each fully cooked, ready-to-eat StarKist Creations pouch has up to 17 grams of protein. With more than 25 options available, including tuna and salmon, this on-the-go snack is a perfect choice for busy summer days.  

"StarKist Summer is about making the most of the season by staying active, getting outside, and enjoying real food that fits your lifestyle," said...

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Japan's April Household Expenditure Survey: Seafood Spending up 3%, Tuna Purchases up 20%

According to the April household survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on June 6, total food expenditures increased 7% year-on-year to 89,487 yen ($615.30). Expenditures on seafood increased 3% to 5,889 yen ($40.49). Fresh seafood, salted and dried seafood, and surimi products all increased compared to the same month last year.

According to a report in the Minato Shimbun, fresh seafood increased 1% to 3,196 yen ($21.97). Tuna, skipjack, and sashimi platters...

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Thai Union Releases 2024 Sustainability Report  

Thai Union released its 2024 Sustainability Report this week, detailing its role over the last year in protecting marine ecosystems and building transparency across global seafood supply chains.  

The seafood producer kicked off 2024 with the launch of its Lower Carbon Shrimp Program in Thailand, which aims to decarbonize shrimp production and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Thai Union also achieved zero waste to landfill status at 23 of its 32 manufacturing and distribution sites.  

Another big takeaway from the report is the company’s progress when it comes to tuna. Thai Union sourced...

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Maruha Nichiro and UMAMI Bioworks Launch Project to Develop Cell-Cultivated Bluefin Tuna 

Japanese seafood company Maruha Nichiro Corporation (MNC) and Singapore-based Umami Bioworks have joined forces to develop cell-cultivated bluefin tuna.  

The latest venture advances their joint development agreement on cell cultivation technology — which has been in place since 2023. 

Cell-cultivated seafood is attracting attention as a way to supply next-generation fish protein. And Umami Bioworks is no stranger to these prototypes. Just last month, the Singapore-based company launched its cultivated seafood protein platform to tackle key challenges in...

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Wild Bluefin Sales at Toyosu Market Surged by 70% in April

According to a Jiji Press survey, the number of domestic tunas arriving at the fresh tuna section of Toyosu Market in April was 2,407 fish, up 40.8% from the same month last year. Wild and farmed bluefin tuna increased, but the number of bigeye and yellowfin tuna was lower than the previous year.

Minato Shimbun reported that the total number of bluefin tuna that arrived was 2,228 fish, up 67.3% from the same month last year, of which 2,021 were wild, up 69.3%. The majority of tuna was...

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Ocean Outcomes Announces $3M Push for Tuna Fleet Transparency in Northeast Asia

At this year’s Our Ocean Conference in Busan, South Korea, all eyes were on Northeast Asia’s distant water tuna fleets — the largest in the world, operating across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Yet despite their vast reach, these fleets remain among the least transparent, with average observer coverage hovering below 10%. For the remaining 90% of the thousands of vessels catching tuna on the high seas, little is known.

Ocean Outcomes (O2) and Global Fishing Watch (GFW) are leading the charge to modernize this high-risk...

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Chicken of the Sea Reveals New Ghost Pepper Tuna Packet

Chicken of the Sea just announced the newest addition to its shelf-stable tuna packet line: Wild Caught Light Tuna with Ghost Pepper.

The spicy 90-calorie tuna product is available for a limited time only at retail locations where Chicken of the Sea tuna packets are sold. The company recommends trying it on its own, scooped with a tortilla chip, over rice, or paired with your favorite recipe.

The debut marks Chicken of the Sea’s hottest flavor offering.

"At Chicken of the Sea, we keep a close eye on..."

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StarKist Brings Back Nostalgic “Sorry Charlie” Marketing Campaign

Earlier this month, StarKist Co. revived its 1961 slogan “Sorry Charlie” by incorporating it into the company’s new marketing campaign, StarKist® – The First Name in Tuna.

The campaign will roll out throughout the year and showcase three ads, each of which will include 15-second ad spots and shorter cuts, appearing across Connected TV (CTV), Online Video (OLV), paid social, and other digital channels.

The original 1961 slogan gave voice to Charlie the Tuna, who wore a red beret and glasses and who endearingly hoped to be the next tuna chosen...

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Indonesian Fishermen Sue Bumble Bee Foods Over Forced Labor Allegations

A group of Indonesian fishermen filed a lawsuit against tuna canner Bumble Bee Foods, alleging forced labor and human trafficking violations while onboard vessels that caught tuna which was eventually sold within the US.

The suit was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of California on March 12 and alleges that San Diego-based company infringed on the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). This law allows foreigners who suffered from human trafficking to sue US companies linked to forced labor...

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