In a significant trade development, bluefin products from Croatia’s fattening farms were given the green light to enter China. It was announced at the 4th China–Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair, held from May 22 to 25 in China. The event was a pivotal platform for enhancing economic, trade, and cultural exchanges between China and Central and Eastern European countries.

China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) confirmed that Croatian bluefin is among the 126 agricultural and food products which CEEC recently approved for import into China. However, the tonnages that can be exported from Croatia and when the first shipments will be sent was not revealed. This latest development is an initiative by China to broaden access to European delicacies and streamline import procedures, reported news sites. Croatia’s bluefin activities are primarily based near Zadar, and on the islands of Brač and Ugljan, along the Adriatic coast.

For consumers with a strong stomach, Sajo Daelim has developed two new flavors in its tuna pouch range: Buldak Tuna and Buldak Mayo Tuna. The typical Korean sauce is extremely hot and gives a fiery thrill. The product contains 48 percent skipjack, to which the Buldak sauce is added. The variation with mayonnaise creates a smoother taste. The South Korean tuna brand is said to have responded to the consumer trend of enjoying spicy flavors.

The one-meal tuna dish is ready to eat and is perfect for lunch, a late-night snack, and is easy to carry and store. The Buldak Tuna series is the result of Sajo Daelim’s brand philosophy of ‘making everyday meals more enjoyable and creative’. By combining tuna, a healthy ingredient, with a popular sauce, it wanted to offer consumers a new gourmet experience, the brand stated.

The two-month-long fisheries inspectors’ strike in Spain has ended after the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food and trade union Workers’ Commission (CCOO) came to an agreement on Wednesday. However, another union, Ela, with a small representation of workers, clarified that it has not backed down from the protests, and will make a decision in a few days. Increased pay, enhanced training, early retirement, considering the effort put into the work of inspectors (monitoring and management of fishery resources, and coordination), and the modifications in work periods, were some of the outcomes made at the meeting.

The strike impacted the annual bluefin fishing event, Almadrabas in Cadiz, last month. The latest news was a relief to bluefin fishers who have been undergoing tough times, as inspectors are critical during Almadrabas season. They are in charge of monitoring the fishing regulations in the industry, including validating catch documents, issuing certifications for the slaughtered fish, and registering them on platforms for export.