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Papua New Guinea tuna catches hit record high in 2024

Its catches of 265,246 metric tons were up 57% from 2023, as it increasingly lands a larger portion of its tuna using FADs

Global farmed bluefin tuna prices rebound after 2024 historic lows

Japanese buyers' procurement prices for ranched bluefin tuna have rebounded to around $13.70/kg in 2025 for large Mediterranean fish, with prices for Australian southern bluefin expected to rise

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Late Easter, tariff-related stockpiling boost US retail seafood sales

Italy’s Bolton reportedly sells another Via Ocean tuna vessel to Latin America

South Korea’s Dongwon Group to merge food units in push for overseas growth

Vietnam continues work toward lifting of EU yellow card in advance of fifth inspection visit

Australia’s southern bluefin tuna fishery gains MSC

Japan’s Fujitsu claims AI tuna grading cuts inspection time 80%

Pacific Islands Forum pushes digital shift in fisheries surveillance

free read Tuna groups call on IOTC to strengthen social, environmental responsibilities

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Brand strength brings Spain’s Nauterra higher 2024 revenue, earnings

Japan’s Kyokuyo opens new plant to repurpose skipjack tuna byproducts

Tuna prices hold firm in Bangkok amid US tariff flip-flop

Thai Union ready to leverage global network as Thailand seeks US tariff relief

Taiwan’s seabass, tilapia, swordfish exports face uncertainty amid new US tariffs

Nissui targets $6.6bn sales by 2027 with global expansion, aquaculture at core

Trump to hit China with combined 104% in tariffs starting Wednesday

May 27 also US arrival deadline to avoid higher country-specific tariffs

US importer Supreme Crab announces first major package redesign in 10 years

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Ecuador’s tuna industry faces uncertainty amid new US tariffs, key industry association warns

Bankruptcy administrator sues Atunlo owners over alleged asset diversion amid insolvency

India’s Andhra Pradesh state vows support for aquaculture amid US tariffs

Pacific Seafood closes deal for plant to expand in US Southeast

US tariffs shake global tuna market: Asia in turmoil, Latin America and Africa poised to benefit

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Catch the Current episode 11: Phoning all our friends to explain how Trump’s tariffs hit the seafood industry

Rabobank: Trump’s new tariffs set to trigger global trade shifts

Week 14 Japan tuna roundup: Low-end fresh bluefin prices resilient at $20/kg amid supply surge

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Lawyers’ memo shares 4 important, easy-to-miss nuances of Trump’s tariffs

Many in the seafood industry and other sectors are hustling to answer critical questions about how the tariffs are being implemented. One big law firm's trade specialists responded with a memo issued Thursday morning

Trump tariffs fallout: Much on the line for scallop, pollock sectors in Trump talks with Japan; China-US shipping sinks 30-60%

The increase from China matches the additional level from the US, which went into play on April 10 

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aquaculture

free read Full recap of UCN’s Seafood Expo North America coverage

Bluefin producers in Mexico, Spain brace for Trump tariffs

Week 13 Japan tuna price roundup: Premium bluefin rise 10% to $69/kg amid increased supply

prices

Global tuna prices continue upward trend amid supply constraints

Republican senators will support vote to block Trump’s tariffs on Canada

Week 12 Japan tuna price roundup: Frozen bigeye prices edge up on tight supply concerns

companies

Captain Fresh in talks to buy US importers Blue Sea, Ocean Garden

Acme-backed Finfare Pet Foods introduces salmon pet treats

European tuna industry claims concerns over EU-Thailand free trade talks

people

Groundfish veterans Baldvinsson, Carter resurface at seafood arm of Middle Eastern conglomerate

South Korea’s Sajo Industries names Joo Jin-woo as co-CEO after 21-year hiatus

Italian caviar producer offloads salmon firm Fjord, names new CEO

m&a

Captain Fresh eyes spot in seafood’s top 10, targets $1bn sales for next year

Princes to explore new pack formats, diversify seafood offerings

free read Five seed-stage entrepreneurs to pitch at UK event

retail

free read UK retailer Morrisons to close 35 fish counters in cost-cutting effort

Fortune opens new fish-cutting facility in New Jersey

Perception of seafood as a ‘luxury’ item hurts sales, reveals new FMI report

processing

Maldives’ MIFCO to boost capacity 650% with three new canneries

Spain’s largest tuna seller to liquidate as debt restructuring fails

Vietnam’s seafood industry raises concerns over new food safety regulations

fishing

Chinese tuna giant Shanghai Kaichuang lifts sales as profits rise at Spanish subsidary Albo

Vietnam’s tuna exports reach record high but face regulatory challenges

FAO: Global tuna trade sees significant growth in 2024