– Viewpoint – The European canned tuna market is one of the most critical businesses in the world, but also one of the most competitive and demanding. According to Anfaco's estimates, ambient...
Tuna Processing News
PAFCO Celebrates 50 Years Of ‘Sun Bell’ Tuna
The Fijian state-run Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) launched the 50th anniversary promotion activities for its domestically-popular tuna brand, Sun Bell, PAFCO's Chairman Mahmood Khan, who...
Thai Union Lost Nearly 13% Of Its Sales Volume In 2023
Thai Union Group's sales rose in the last quarter of 2023, but this could not make up for the losses it incurred in other quarters, as the company reported an eighth less in revenue last year....
Will Oman’s Largest Tuna Cannery Open Doors This Year?
A building of a new tuna cannery in Oman with the largest seafood processing capacity in the region had already been announced in 2022 by the International Seafood Company (SIMAK), but little...
Seychelles Fresh Tuna Firm Wants To Expand Despite Low Fish Supply
Fresh tuna and seafood company Ocean Basket Seychelles is planning to construct a large processing plant despite a lack of supply. It is receiving SCR 40.7 million (USD 3 million) in funds...
Does Ultrasound Salting Pretreatment Enhance Frozen Tuna Quality?
Chinese researchers have discovered that salting pretreatment using ultrasound is an effective method to improve the quality of frozen tuna as it prevents water loss and prevents the breakdown...
Dongwon Industries Realizes Less Profit From 2023 Sales
The holding company of Dongwon Group, Dongwon Industries, reported stable sales for 2023, but it did not mean that the Korean seafood giant was able to make a strong profit. Turnover from its...
Heat-Treated Solid Tuna Waste Ideal For Methane Gas Production
Researchers recently identified ways to “efficiently and sustainably treat tuna waste to produce biogas” through anaerobic digestion (process by which bacteria breaks down organic material in...
Soaring Olive Oil Prices Major Worry For Italian & Spanish Canners
Olive oil prices have gone through the roof because of drought in main producing countries, export controls, and even soaring fertilizer costs. The expense of the liquid gold is burning a hole...
Atunlo’s EUR 1.4 Million Compensation For Dismissed Workers
Beleaguered Spanish tuna loins firm Atunlo is yet to notify hundreds of employees affected by layoffs. The company has to pay an estimated EUR 1.4 million by end of January related to the...
PNG Tuna Canning Operations Not Hard Hit Amid Political Unrest
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) government is working towards restoring order after riots and violence broke out in the island nation in early January leading to the deaths of 22 people. A state of...
Century Pacific Switches From Coal To Solar Energy
Philippines tuna processor Century Pacific Food Inc. is expanding its investment in renewal energy by installing solar panels on the roof of its General Santos plant. This will raise the power...
Galician Premium Tuna Producer Wants To Expand Into EU
Galician premium canned tuna and seafood producer Real Conservera Española is looking to expand to other markets in the EU. It recently published a notice in the Enterprise Europe Network...
Albacora Bids Farewell To Former CEO Gorka Aspuru Who Died At Young Age
On January 2, Gorka Aspuru Zuazo, former CEO of Grupo Albacora, passed away at the age of 57 years. He stepped down from his role a few months ago and Fabrice Ducceschi succeeded him. Aspuru...
JBT’s Third Attempt To Merge With Marel Stands Good Chance
John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) has made a new takeover bid for Iceland-based Marel and is confident that the 14 percent higher offer and conditions will be accepted. The US-based...
Dongwon Industries About To Withdraw 22.5% Of Shares
The Board of Directors of Dongwon Industries on January 16 decided to withdraw 22.5 percent of outstanding shares on May 2 to increase the value. StarKist’s parent company's share worth...
Princes Reports USD 54 Million Loss Amid Takeover Talks
UK-based Princes Group, with a core canned tuna ambient segment, saw an increase in its revenue by about 21.5 percent in 2022/2023 period due to higher product prices. However, its profit hit...
StarKist Arranges Extra Trip To Pick Up Straggler Workers
StarKist Samoa cannery has chartered a vessel to retrieve its workers from Samoa. Some did not return to their jobs after the holidays and others are newly hired employees. The management...
Atunlo Asks For Extension On Pre-Bankruptcy Process
Struggling Spanish tuna loins company, Atunlo, has asked judicial authorities to extend the pre-bankruptcy process which began on October 31. This week, the firm came to an agreement to...
Workers Unions At Odds Over Atunlo’s Layoff Plan
The negotiations for the employment regulation file (ERE) for Atunlo O Grove plant workers came to an end on Tuesday. However, the two unions representing the workers, CC.OO and CIG, are at...
