Organized by ANFACO-CECOPESCA with the support of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA), the Tuna Awards are open to companies and non-profit organizations directly or indirectly linked to the tuna industry. Applications can be submitted in English or Spanish through www.tunaawards.com, until June 30, 2025.
Each project can be submitted to one of the following three categories:
• New Products: For bold, market-ready innovations using tuna as a main ingredient. This category recognizes unique product ideas that challenge conventional formats and add value to today's consumers.
• Circular Economy: For initiatives that maximize resource efficiency, promote reuse, or establish smart synergies with other sectors. From by-product valorization to innovative packaging and energy models, this category recognizes creativity in sustainability.
• Revolution 4.0: For advanced digital and technological solutions aimed at transforming the tuna value chain, from artificial intelligence-based traceability to automation, data integration, and smart logistics.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for the afternoon of September 10 at the iconic Celta headquarters in Vigo, as in the previous edition. It will be a key moment for networking within the international tuna community, bringing together innovators, industry leaders, and the media.
The winners of each category will receive a trophy, high visibility on ANFACO's communication channels, and two free invitations to attend ANFACO's 12th World Tuna Conference "TUNAVIGO 2025," which will take place over the following two days, September 11 and 12, at Afundación's headquarters in Vigo.
New Zealand King Salmon, one of the southern hemisphere’s leading fish farmers, has revised its profits forecast for next year following revised mortality and growth rates.
The company announced recently that it is reducing harvest volumes and experiencing lower than expected growth due to higher fish mortalities and slow growth rates.
This will affect its earnings, with the pro-forma EBITDA guidance now revised to NZ $6 million (£2.6m) to NZ $12 million (£5.3m) for 2026 , down from the previous NZ $15 million (£6.6m) to NZ $24 million (£10.6m) .
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The sustainability of EU fisheries is improving, but critical problems related to climate change and overexploitation of fish stocks persist.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has presented its long-awaited Review of the State of the World's Marine Fisheries Resources – 2025 at the UN Ocean Conference. The report provides a detailed snapshot of the health of marine ecosystems and the sustainability of global fishing activity, revealing both encouraging progress and persistent challenges.
The British Government emphasizes that this measure is in line with its proposal to ban bottom trawling in more MPAs in English waters.
The UK Government plans to introduce a bill before the end of the year to allow ratification of the BBNJ Agreement, or High Seas Treaty.
The British government notes that the agreement will provide the first legal mechanism for the creation of protected areas in international waters, thus contributing to the conservation of marine life in ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction (approximately two-thirds of the world's oceans).
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The European fishing industry association supports the UN Declaration on the Oceans and advocates for an ambitious action plan for blue food.
The organization Europêche, the main representative of the European fishing industry, has enthusiastically supported the adoption of the new Political Declaration of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held recently in Nice. This declaration, considered a crucial step forward in multilateral ocean governance, addresses fundamental issues such as marine spatial planning and the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which are central to ensuring a sustainable future for marine ecosystems.
Salmon giant Mowi has signed a major 2,600 million euro (£2,200m) sustainability linked loan agreement.
The five year rolling credit facility deal is with DNB, Nordea, Rabobank, ABN AMRO, Danske Bank, SEB and Crédit Agricole.
Mowi said the facility will be used to refinance existing bank debt and for general corporate purposes.
The principal financial covenant of the facility is a minimum equity ratio of 35%, and the facility includes an accordion increase option which provides flexibility for the parties to agree to increase the size of the facility by an additional EUR 400 million during the term of the facility.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer l Read the full article here
Gondán Shipbuilders has completed the delivery of the "Austri Enabler," the last in a series of six Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) manufactured for the Norwegian shipowner Edda Wind ASA.
Designed by Norway's Salt Ship Design, the 88-meter-long, 19.7-meter-wide vessel is part of a "new generation" of vessels designed to mark a turning point in the offshore wind energy sector. Thus, along with its sister vessels, it has been developed with the purpose of "maximizing operations in offshore wind farms, acting as the main support vessel during commissioning and maintenance work on offshore wind turbines''
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The Storting has today adopted the aquaculture report. The majority supported the Industry Committee's proposition, which is based on a broad political agreement between six parties on the future regulation of the world's biggest salmon farming sector.
The Labour Party, Conservative Party, Centre Party, Progress Party, Socialist Left Party and Liberal Party have previously come together on an agreement that strengthens and clarifies the direction of the report, and in the agreement the parties also agreed not to promote alternative majorities in proposals or comments that challenge the consensus in this agreement
Author: Ole Andreas Drønen / fishfarmingexpert l Read the full article here
The Ministry of Production highlights the recovery of industrial fishing and a significant increase in exports as key factors in the sector's advancement.
LIMA – Peru's industrial manufacturing production grew by 3.8% between January and April 2025, compared to the same period in the previous year, the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) reported. This advancement is primarily attributed to increased activity in industrial fishing and a recovery in domestic demand.
The head of PRODUCE, Sergio González Guerrero, detailed that this positive result is linked to higher activity in industrial fishing, which was favored by conducive oceanographic conditions. These conditions boosted the production of fishmeal, fish oil, and frozen products. Additionally, the recovery of domestic demand, with an increase close to 5%, and a strong rise in industrial exports (+25.5%) significantly contributed to the sector's performance.
González Guerrero specified that primary manufacturing experienced a notable increase of 11.7% in the first four months of the year, driven by the greater availability of raw materials like anchovy for the canning and fishmeal industries.
NAKHODKA – Primorye shipbuilders have commenced construction on a new crab boat, the "Windys," set to bolster Russia's fishing fleet.
The vessel's keel was laid as part of the second stage of the nation's investment quota program, signifying a strategic move to enhance capacities for crab and shrimp harvesting in the Northern Pacific Ocean using traps.
The "Windys" is designed as a highly modern and efficient fishing platform. It will feature a robust boom capable of lifting fishing gear with a maximum load of 450 kg, complemented by a hydraulic cargo crane for seamless loading and unloading operations into its holds. The catch will be transported to port in chilled sea water to maintain optimal freshness. Built for resilience, the vessel is capable of conducting fishing operations in sea conditions up to 6 points, ensuring operational continuity in challenging environments. Plans also include onboard equipment for desalination and disinfection of water.
This specialized crab boat is being constructed for Tikhrybkom LLC at the Nakhodka Ship Repair Plant. The "Windys" is scheduled to be put into operation in 2029, marking a significant addition to Russia's modern fishing assets.
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The sustainability of EU fisheries is improving, but critical problems related to climate change and overexploitation of fish stocks persist.
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The British Government emphasizes that this measure is in line with its proposal to ban bottom trawling in more MPAs in English waters.
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The European fishing industry association supports the UN Declaration on the Oceans and advocates for an ambitious action plan for blue food.
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The five year rolling credit facility deal is with DNB, Nordea, Rabobank, ABN AMRO, Danske Bank, SEB and Crédit Agricole.
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The Storting has today adopted the aquaculture report. The majority supported the Industry Committee's proposition, which is based on a broad political agreement between six parties on the future regulation of the world's biggest salmon farming sector.
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