On the 1st of April 2025, the official presentation of the XII ANFACO WORLD TUNA CONFERENCE took place at the headquarters of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Pontevedra (CEP). This key event for the global tuna sector will be held on September 11–12, 2025, in Vigo, Spain, under the slogan “Reaching for nⱻw consumer.”
The event was chaired by Alfonso Villares, Regional Minister of the Sea of the Xunta de Galicia, along with Roberto Alonso, Secretary General of ANFACO-CECOPESCA and representative of FUNPROMAR, and attended by representatives of the sponsoring organizations: Marine Instruments – Nautical, Hermasa, ABANCA, AON, and Canon.
Coinciding with the presentation, the online registration is now open via the official website: https://tunavigo.anfaco.es.
Vigo reaffirms its position as tuna capital of the world
Once again, Vigo will become the epicenter of the global tuna industry, welcoming over 400 executives and industry leaders from more than 35 countries, including the U.S., Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Morocco, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, the Philippines, the UAE, China, Australia, and many more.
The event will bring together companies that represent over 90% of the world’s canned tuna production. Spain—especially Galicia—thus reinforces its leadership as Europe’s top producer and the second worldwide, fostering trade relationships that drive sectoral growth.
High-level programme with new features
Unlike the previous edition, this year’s conference will feature keynote speeches by international experts, complementing the traditional debate panels and presentations, which will again include simultaneous translation in English, French, and Spanish.
The first speakers will be announced from April 28th, with a progressive reveal. Key topics will include:
- Tuna stock updates
- Value-added tuna innovations
- Social challenges
- Innovation and technology
- Tuna markets in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas
The ANFACO World Tuna Conference was first held in 1996, initially as the 1st European Tuna Conference. Its continued success has led to its expansion, reflecting the sector’s internationalization and the need for global dialogue on the challenges in tuna transformation and trade. Nearly 30 years later, it stands as an unmissable event for the international tuna industry.
The Conference also benefits from the collaboration of key international industry organizations such as EUROTHON, AIPCE-CEP, ANCIT, FIAC, ANICP, ANABAC, FEICOPESCA, ATUNEC-Ecuador, Peruvian Tuna Chamber, ORTHONGEL, ABIPESCA, IATTC, Friend of the Sea, National Fisheries Society, OPAGAC, and INFOFISH.
Undercurrentnews will serve as media partner, and additional support comes from the Xunta de Galicia via the Regional Ministry of the Sea, Eurofish and Industria Conservera Magazine.
The event website is now live at https://tunavigo.anfaco.es, where participants can register. Places are limited and tend to sell out each edition.
Parallel events during ANFACO Tuna Week
During the celebration of the TUNAVIGO, the following events are planned:
Tuna Exhibition:
Dates: September 11–12, 2025
Venue: Reception Hall, Afundación Headquarters, Vigo
In collaboration with the Regional Ministry of the Sea of the Xunta de Galicia, this professional space will allow companies and organizations to showcase product innovations, equipment, machinery, or services related to the tuna industry. It will also be a key networking venue, featuring tastings of tuna and other seafood.
Tuna Awards 2025 – Third Edition
Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Salón Regio, RC Celta Headquarters (C/ Príncipe, 44)
Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Tuna Awards aim to highlight international efforts in innovation and the green and digital transition. This third edition will recognize tuna-related projects in the categories:
- New Products
- Revolution 4.0
- Circular Economy
The official website is now online, and the submission period is open until June 15: https://tunaawards.com
About ANFACO-CECOPESCA
ANFACO-CECOPESCA is a unique organization representing the seafood industry cluster, with origins dating back to 1904. Its mission is to actively defend the interests of its members before public administrations, multilateral organizations, and various national and international entities.
It also develops high-value solutions aimed at boosting business competitiveness in areas such as R&D&I, food quality and safety, specialized consultancy, training, technical assistance, and international cooperation.
The organization brings together over 250 companies from all links of the seafood value chain, with annual revenues exceeding €14 billion and generating more than 26,300 jobs in Spain.