French demand for canned tuna rose in 2025, with shipments from both EU and non-EU suppliers increasing, while prices edged lower. French buyers imported 91,973 M/T of canned tuna last year,...
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EU Canneries Ramp Up WR Albacore Imports
EU processors’ purchases of frozen whole round albacore climbed sharply in 2025, boosted by shipments from South African vessels. All major suppliers expanded volumes, with the average price...
New Initiative Targets Forced-Labor Tuna Entering US Market
The Ethical Tuna Collaboration, an initiative launched to combat the entry of tuna from forced labor in the US market, recently launched its design phase. In this, stakeholders from the tuna...
China’s Growing EU Market Dominance: How Far Will It Go?
China’s presence in the EU pre-cooked tuna loin market has grown rapidly, and with the possible expansion of preferential free-trade quotas, this trend may continue. As EU–China trade...
Century Tuna Marks Superbod Anniversary With 40 Km Fitness Push
Century Tuna is marking its 40th anniversary by opening up its well-known Superbod Era Challenge to a broader audience. In a shift from previous editions, the campaign now welcomes Filipinos...
Chile Tuna Demand Climbs As Global Markets Stay Volatile
Chilean tuna imports surged in 2025 to a five-year high, extending a steady upward trajectory and signaling strengthening demand in the market. Buyers in the country pivoted away from...
Grupomar Taps FIFA World Cup 2026 Platform To Boost Brand
Mexico recently launched its “Made in Mexico always wins” campaign to boost domestic consumption and elevate national brands ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June. Tuna producer Grupomar...
Emergency Stockpiling: Canned Tuna’s Strategic Protein Edge
Many European country residents have been warned by governments to brace themselves for emergencies that can arise from rising conflict across the globe; behavior that can impact demand for...
EU Demand For Raw Frozen Loins Hits 5-Year High
EU imports of frozen raw tuna loins, mainly yellowfin and albacore, surged to a five-year high in 2025, the volumes boosted by higher demand for Ecuadorian products and an overall price drop....
Dongwon F&B Targets Overseas Growth With ‘Gochu Tuna’ Rollout
Dongwon F&B announced that its Hot Pepper Tuna will be sold in the US and other markets under the ‘Gochu Tuna' line, and that it will tailor heat levels to consumers' taste preferences. A...
Seafood Excellence Global Awards 2026 Finalists Unveiled
The countdown for the Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2026 has begun. Ahead of the event, the 38 finalists selected for the 2026 Seafood Excellence Global Awards were announced this week. Two top...
Poll: Will Rising Costs Force Tuna Firms To Hike Prices?
The Middle East conflict is straining global trade, with the tuna industry among those affected. War-driven inflation in marine fuel costs and logistics has forced companies to raise product...
Chicken Of The Sea Bets On Protein Craze For Sales Growth
The protein appeal of Chicken of the Sea tuna products remains central to the brand’s merchandising playbook, said Griffin Raasch, Director of Marketing to Atuna.The company is doubling down...
MIFCO Maintains Canned Tuna Price After Public Feedback
Despite facing supply chain pressures, MIFCO has reversed its decision to increase the price of its canned tuna in the Maldives after negative public feedback and the impact it would have on...
Higher Deals Secured For Skipjack In Manta
In the Manta processing hub, skipjack trading is seeing higher prices due to a drop in raw material supply from the EPO. Sources told Atuna that the owners of vessels are not seeing the impact...
Skipjack Price In Bangkok Trading Higher Despite Canners’ Resistance
Deals for frozen whole round skipjack have concluded at higher levels in Bangkok, but Thai packers are maintaining their wait-and-see approach, given the volatility in the market due to the...
Tuna Fuels Grupo Consorcio Growth In Italian Market
Spanish seafood group Grupo Consorcio, which has a strong presence in Italy, reported an increase in tuna sales and volumes in 2025 in the market, and is eyeing an expansion of its tuna...
Will China’s Domestic Tuna Bet Dampen Pacific Islands’ Prospects?
China is moving to expand domestic tuna production, with indications of increased investment in canneries to boost output. Partnering with Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to facilitate the...
EU Processors WR Skipjack Buying Took A Nosedive
EU imports of frozen whole round skipjack dropped sharply in 2025, a five-year low, with top suppliers Seychelles and El Salvador both losing trade with European processors. Last year, EU...
The Cost Of War On Global Tuna Fishing Fleets
The war in the Middle East has impacted tuna fishing operations worldwide, with boat owners facing skyrocketing fuel prices. Atuna approached several fleets in Asia and EU that explained that...
