The new EU Forced Labor Regulation (FLR) will come into force in 2027. Liesbeth Unger, Director of Human Rights at Work, told Atuna what EU tuna businesses can expect and the measures they...
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Plant-Based Tuna As Cheap Alternative To Sashimi?
Two Japanese companies announced that they are developing a plant-based tuna alternative mimicking the taste and texture of sashimi that is much lower in price than the real tuna. Mitsui DM...
Coper Acquires Control Of Atunlo’s O Grove & Cambados Plants
Spanish company Coper (Comercial Pernas) has acquired a 65 percent stake in the tuna processing plant in O Grove, formerly owned by Atunlo. The Third Commercial Court of Pontevedra approved...
Century Tuna’s #ProteinFit Food Truck To Start Rolling
Filipino tuna brand Century Pacific, known for its unique marketing techniques, has introduced a food truck. It will ride around the city of Manila in October and November to ensure consumers...
Canned Tuna Can Help Keep Wasps Away And Other Social Media Stories
Ever heard of how a can of tuna can help you evade the pestering of bees and wasps? A widely watched YouTube video says how this could be done. A Filipino mother who is popular on social media...
Ecuadorian Canneries Processed Record WR Volume, Almost Matching Thailand In 2024
Ecuadorian tuna plants were not too far behind in the volumes of raw material they processed compared to Thai canneries in 2024. Frozen whole round imports by processors in Manta, Guayaquil,...
Fijian Tuna Sector Threatens Legal Action Over Missing Millions
The Fijian tuna sector is yet to benefit from the millions of dollars’ worth of Tuna Stabilization Fund, promised by the government a decade ago. Industry stakeholders are getting agitated...
Dongwon And Maruha Nichiro Combine Their Best In New Product
WILDish Spicy Tuna Fried Rice is a new product created by combining Dongwon F&B Spicy Tuna with the fried rice of the Japanese brand WILDish, owned by food company Maruha Nichiro. The...
Thailand’s Increasing Pre-Cooked Loins Imports Dominated By China
Thai canners have been increasing their imports of frozen pre-cooked loins over the years. This is a remarkable development because Thailand is known for cleaning tuna domestically. Atuna...
Organizations Put Pressure On Brussels Over EU-Thai FTA
Last Friday in Brussels, several meetings took place regarding the EU fisheries sector, covering topics like international relations and trade, including the EU-Thailand free trade deal, the...
555 Tuna Campaign Bets On Convenience
Philippines Century Pacific-owned brand 555 Tuna has begun a new digital campaign, ‘Rekta,’ which means 'direct,' emphasizing the quick, no-fuss meals that it offers in cans. The tagline used,...
Anuga 2025 Concludes With Record Attendance
The four-day food and beverage trade fair ‘Anuga 2025’ came to a close yesterday. Executives from several tuna companies worldwide participated in the event and also exhibited their products....
NewPrinces Reports Net Profit In H1
Consolidated revenue of the NewPrinces Group fell by a small margin in the first half of 2025. However, the company saw net income in this period instead of a loss of millions of euros in the...
Conxemar Kicks Off Expecting Over 27,000 Visitors
The 26th edition of Conxemar International frozen seafood fair began today in Vigo, Spain. The organization expects around 800 exhibitors from 50 countries to showcase their frozen tuna and...
WR Yellowfin Intake By EU Processors Shifts In Origin
In the first six months of this year, EU processors imported more frozen whole round yellowfin compared to the same period last year. The purchase from foreign-flagged vessels remained stable,...
Princes Group Plans London IPO As Strategic Step For Future
UK Princes Group announced today its intention for an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange, aiming to raise new capital. In July, rumors circulated stating that the...
Curtains To Rise For World’s Largest Food Trade Fair
Anuga will begin tomorrow in Cologne, Germany. Over 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries will present their tuna, seafood, plant- and algae-based alternatives, and other food items under the...
Pernas Family Bids For Atunlo Plants And Parts Ways With Marfrío
The Pernas family has officially submitted a purchase offer and deposited EUR 100,000 to acquire Atunlo’s two factories in Galicia – O Grove and Cambados. The plan involves paying for a 65.43...
StarKist Holds Event To Commemorate Korean War Veterans
Korean Dongwon-owned StarKist is sponsoring this year’s annual Chosin Few Gala which will be held on October 4 in Arlington County near the company's corporate headquarters. The event honors...
Aldi US Gives Its Private Label New Identity
Aldi is rebranding its private-label tuna and other products. The retailer announced last week that its name will be placed on the labels of a major chunk of Aldi private-label items, and the...