Korean tuna company Dongwon and Park Dong-won, a player from the Seoul-based baseball team LG Twins, are coming together for a good cause. The baseball star will donate KRW 300,000 (USD 211.66) per home run, whereas Dongwon F&B will give KRW 1 million (USD 705.64) worth of tuna products to underprivileged children through local NGOs. Dong-won and Dongwon will sign the deal today ahead of an LG Twins match.

The player, lovingly called “tuna” among his friends and fellow teammates, due to him sharing a name with the Dongwon brand, said he has “a special affection for his nickname that he designed his player uniform with the concept of ‘Tuna’ in 2024,” read a statement from LG Korea. Dongwon F&B and LG Twins have an array of plans lined out for this year. Dong-won said: “The fact that my home run can help someone as well as the team win is a great motivation.”

Earlier this month, US-headquartered JBT Marel announced key organizational changes in its leadership in its fish division. The company produces machinery for the tuna processing industry. Diego Lages, who formerly helmed the role of Global Sales Director in the company, took over as Director Service, Fish. Jón Birgir Gunnarsson stepped into the role of Director Sales, Fish. Skúli Sigurðsson was appointed as the Vice President and General Manager, Fish.

JBT Marel was formed late last year after the merging of the two companies JBT and Marel, both dealing with tuna processing equipment business. Lages said the new leadership will ensure that customers are at the center. “At JBT Marel, we always go beyond the machines in our offerings, and now I have a fantastic opportunity to prove this commitment to our customers and the entire seafood market.” The company said in a statement that the strategic organizational changes in the Fish division signal a strong intention to stay close to the roots of Marel Fish in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) region, reinforcing its dedication to its heritage and regional expertise.

Mexican brand Atún Dolores has launched two new flavors of tuna dip: Chipotle and Jalapeño, available in retail stores across the country. The company is selling the items as “low-sugar” easy-to-eat food options for health-conscious millennial and Gen Z consumers. According to Mexican online retail site Soriana, a 180 g can of Chipotle and Jalapeño are priced at MXN 54.50 (USD 2.67).

There has been a rising demand for dips, a vital part of Mexican culinary history, over the past few years. A spokesperson for the company said that young consumers are looking for foods that fit their fast-paced lifestyles without sacrificing quality or flavor. “With the launch of our new dips, Atún Dolores is responding to that demand, offering a nutritious, convenient, and delicious alternative.” The brand has also begun an online campaign with the hashtag #TheDipThatGoesWithYou to promote the products.