Nissui CEO targets global growth, innovation ahead of new business plan
The Japanese seafood giant outlines a strategic focus on global expansion, innovation, and sustainability to drive growth under its new medium-term management plan, which starts next year
WCPFC approves 50% increase in large-size bluefin tuna quotas
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission has approved a 50% increase in the bluefin tuna quota for large fish, raising the limit to 11,869t, alongside a 10% increase for small fish
Japan’s Yokohama City halts bluefin tuna sales over unverified origins
The Yokohama City government in Japan ordered a halt to selling 12 bluefin tuna purchased by an intermediate wholesaler due to concerns about their origin
ICCAT lifts Atlantic bigeye tuna quota to 73,000t
ICCAT's Special Meeting in Cyprus concluded with an agreement to increase the Atlantic bigeye tuna catch limit to 73,000t for 2025, an 18% increase from the current level
Nissui expands domestic aquaculture operation to boost exports
The Japanese seafood giant is accelerating its domestic aquaculture production, including tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, as part of a strategic push to increase export revenues
Norwegian longliner-caught bluefin tuna makes historic debut in Japan
The Tokyo Toyosu Market held its first-ever auction of Norwegian longline-caught Atlantic bluefin tuna, setting a new milestone in the international seafood trade
Baja Aqua Farms navigates bluefin boom amid changing quotas, market shifts
'The main challenge is to keep all scientific communities engaged, making sure stocks keep improving at the same pace without disturbing the trend due to quota increases' -- Rodrigo Armada, Baja Aqua Farms
US gov’t spends nearly $1m to train next generation of fishermen
The funding to support training and workforce development was granted to the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association and the Eastern Maine Skippers Program
Southern bluefin tuna quota to stay at 20,647t amid rising stocks
The Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna has approved maintaining the global quota, with Australia and Japan holding the largest allocations
Maltese bluefin tuna makes China debut
The first shipment of farmed Maltese bluefin tuna cleared customs at Shanghai airport on Oct. 8