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UK’s growing bluefin tuna fishery opens for 2026. The bluefin tuna (BFT) fishing season opens next week in parts of the UK, giving authorised commercial and permitted recreational fishers the […]
Thai Union launches industry-first recyclable tuna pouch. Rolling out under the John West brand, the launch builds on Thai Union’s product innovations across France and Italy, and signals a broader […]
Recapture of a bigeye tuna tagged almost ten years ago will help improve the sustainable management of bigeye tuna fisheries. The recapture of a bigeye tuna tagged in 2016 as […]
Tetra Pak unveils industry-first carton packaging for shelf-stable tuna. Tetra Recart® offers food producers a cost competitive, lower carbon alternative to cans. Tetra Pak, in collaboration with the Spanish leading seafood producer Jealsa, has […]
South Korea’s tuna fisheries demonstrating what’s possible. With MSC Certification in the bag, one of Korea’s largest tuna companies is just beginning its sustainability work for bigeye, yellowfin and albacore […]
2026 Bluefin tuna commercial fishery. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has informed applicants of the outcome of the ballot for commercial bluefin tuna authorisations for the 2026 fishery. MMO received 155 […]
Tuna liberalisation via free trade agreements and ATQs: How much duty-free competition can the European fleet absorb? After publishing a draft Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia, and in addition to […]
IOTC advances several monitoring and bycatch priorities while tuna conservation challenges remain. by Dr. Hilario Murua and Kerrie Robertson As the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) annual meeting concludes, the International Seafood […]
Which tuna fillets do we want on our plates? EU–Indonesia Free Trade Agreement. Representatives of Europêche met last Thursday, May 7, with DG TRADE and DG MARE to reiterate their […]
One in two tins of tuna labelled sustainable, overtaking cod as UK’s top-selling MSC certified fish. One in two cans of tuna on UK supermarket shelves are now labelled as certified […]
Reflecting on a decade of measurable progress in global tuna fisheries. ISSF and global tuna industry collaboration delivers sustained improvements in stock health, transparency, and science-based management. Marking 10 years since […]
Blueyou launches Fair Trade Certified™ Tuna Programme. Ahead of World Tuna Day, Blueyou launches Fair Trade Certified™ tuna programme in Maldives to support sustainable seafood and coastal communities. Swiss impact-driven […]
New initiative targeting forced labour on tuna vessels launches design phase. Following a year-long scoping process with stakeholders across the seafood sector, the Ethical Tuna Collaboration (ETC) has launched its design […]
The silver lining in the deep blue: How sustainable tuna is making a global comeback. For decades, the narrative surrounding our oceans has been one of depletion and concern. However, […]
The quiet success story of global tuna fisheries. How science-based fisheries management is helping tuna stocks recover. By Dr. Victor Restrepo, Vice President, Science and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee, International Seafood Sustainability […]
Bluefin tuna fisheries 2026. Skippers and masters who succeed in this year’s application process for a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release permit for English waters will now have to […]
IPNLF strengthens global team with five new appointments. The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new team members, strengthening its commitment to unlocking […]
ISSF releases fourth edition of ‘Skippers’ Guidebook to Sustainable Purse Seine Fishing Practices’. Updated global resource supports responsible purse-seine tuna fishing through science-based guidance. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has […]
ISSF board repeals conservation measure on Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna. The Board of Directors of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) voted to repeal ISSF Conservation Measure 1.3 – IOTC […]
Princes achieves 100% MSC-Certified tuna sourcing goal, transforming UK sustainable seafood supply. International food and drink supplier, Princes Group, has announced it has achieved its 2025 commitment to source 100% […]
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