Unreported bluefin tuna fishing leads to indictment of 74-year-old man in Japan
Yuichi Sasaki, a 74-year-old drift netter captain, has been indicted for illegally landing unreported bluefin tuna, marking Japan's second case of such violations in two years
Japanese wholesaler inks $78m deal for major domestic farmed fish supplier
One of Japan's largest seafood wholesalers will acquire Dainichi Co. for JPY 11bn as part of a broader strategy to enter new markets
US seafood trade imbalance continues to grow in 2024
The total value of US seafood exports was 16% of the total value of US seafood imports during the first half of 2024, down from the 20% ratio seen in 2023
IATTC approves 50% quota increase in eastern Pacific bluefin tuna
The IATTC has agreed to lift Mexico's bluefin tuna catch limits from 6,973t to 10,763t for 2025 and 2026, with the US quota rising from 1,017t to1,822t
Nissui launches new purse seiner
Koyo Maru No.8, a new nearshore purse seiner owned by Tokai Fisheries, a subsidiary of Nissui, departed Sakaiminato, Tottori, on Sept. 6 for its maiden trip
Maruha Nichiro targets over 100% sales growth in China despite Japanese seafood ban
Despite China's ban, the Japanese giant has set future sales targeting 100% growth in China through its global supply chain
Nissui says filleting can improve profits in Alaskan pollock, Chilean trout biz
The Japanese seafood giant aims to expand filleting operation in its subsidiaries, UniSea and Salmones Antarctica, says Nissui's directors
UCN’s seafood pricing data portal now at 2,800 sets with daily Japan, UK additions
Recent daily pricing additions from a huge wholesale market in Japan, as well as to two key UK fresh auctions, have taken UCN's industry-leading portal past 2,800 data points.
Nissui hits record earnings with processed food expansion
The Japanese seafood giant has reported its strongest-ever Q1 financial performance of JPY 221bn in revenue, and JPY 9.7bn in operating income
Kyokuyo’s revenue, profits hit new record on robust earnings at home
The Tokyo-based giant posted a 20% decline in its overseas sales, impacted by China's blanket ban on Japanese seafood, however