Papua New Guinea (PNG) aims to transform itself into a high-income economy by shifting from an exporter of raw tuna materials to processing them at home. PNG Prime Minister James Marape has...
Tuna Processing News
Sunflower & Soy Oil Prices Are Rising
Processors are facing higher costs for producing canned tuna with sunflower and soy oils as the price has increased sharply. This is worrying information given that olive oil also remains very...
EU Top Court Allows Member States To Regulate Labeling Requirements
The EU Court of Justice ruled last Friday that its member states have the power to define their terms when it comes to labeling the vegan/vegetarian products sold in their markets. The top...
Gomes Da Costa Has 200 Vacancies In Its Processing Plant
Brazilian tuna brand Gomes da Costa, owned by Nauterra, has announced that it will hire around 200 people for its main processing plant in the Brazilian city of Itajaí. Earlier this year,...
NYT’s Take On Mercury In Tuna And Sustainability Issues
The New York Times (NYT) published an article, 'The Truth About Tuna: How much Should You Worry About Mercury In Tuna & Other Seafood' earlier this week. While it gives a good insight into...
Edison Foods Focuses On Market Expansion With Sustainable Production
- Sponsored Content - Vietnamese processor Edison Foods has modernized its production lines to process canned tuna and pre-cooked tuna loins more sustainably and offer the best quality at a...
Sajo’s Premium Tuna Can Sales Thrive On Consumers’ Love For Simple Gourmet
Korean seafood company Sajo Daerim recently announced that the sales of its premium canned tuna products have grown exponentially. This line was launched at the beginning of last year. Sajo...
Indonesia Commences Canned Tuna Exports To Canada
Indonesia exported its first cargo of canned tuna products to Canada earlier this week. Java-based fishing company PT Pasifik Masami Indonesia will send consignments valued at USD 10 million...
Thai Union Opens Innovation Hub In Netherlands To Expand In EU Market
The world’s largest tuna company Thai Union has opened an Innovation Hub in the Netherlands partnering with Wageningen University. The official opening ceremony took place on Monday in the...
Workers In Atunlo’s Cape Verde Plant Claim Payment Issues
Atunlo’s tuna and seafood processing plants in Cape Verde and Portugal are facing two different situations. While some workers in the Cape Verde factory have reported pay delays, Central...
Ecuadorian Tuna Sector Grapples With Power Outage
Ecuadorian tuna processors have been relying on generators to carry out their operations due to power cuts declared by the government amid severe drought conditions across the country. Power...
Dongwon’s CEO Buys Company Shares As Part Of Responsible Management
Dongwon Industries announced that Park Moon-seo, CEO of the holding company, purchased 5,000 shares of the company today as part of responsible management. The value rose by 2.11 percent. In...
French Seafood Group Sells Majority Stake To Investor
Processor Réunimer - Pêcherie de Sud has found a financier in French Hivest Capital Partners to accelerate its external growth and develop the company’s position. The investment gives the...
Will Anfaco’s Plea Result In A Level Playing Field For Processors?
The EU has different sustainable standards and regulations for canned tuna produced in third-world countries and those made within the bloc. This creates unequal competition in price and...
Anfaco Cries Foul Over Uneven Implementation Of Common Fisheries Policy
Spanish canning association Anfaco-Cecopesca has yet again highlighted the need for greater attention to the tuna and fish processing sector in the EU and Spain. The association tabled its...
Newly Developed Sensor Can Detect Highly Accurate Mercury Levels In Tuna
A group of Korean researchers recently developed a sensor to detect mercury ion (Hg2+) levels in tuna products at a nanometer (one billionth of a meter) level. Jinsung Park, Joohyung Park, and...
Court Approves Dismissal Of Fraudulent Managers In Atunlo Plant
A Portuguese Court ruled that three managers of Atunlo’s loining plant Central Lomera Portuguesa could be fired for allowing EUR 3 million (USD 3.31 million) in unpaid invoices. The facility...
Ecuadorian Health Watchdog Finds High Arsenic In Yellowfin
In a regular check on the safety of products, high levels of arsenic in canned yellowfin belly (ventresca) in olive oil from the Isabel brand were found by Ecuador's National Agency for...
Atunlo’s Shareholders Meeting Taking Place Today To Discuss Future
Atunlo shareholders are meeting today under the supervision of a Spanish court. The tuna processor is still negotiating details over its dire financial situation and restructuring. Hopefully,...
FDA Food Recalls Rose Significantly In Early 2024
Food recalls can have far-reaching consequences. Tuna companies need to be aware of the financial costs and reputation damage. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is involved in hundreds...
