The Spanish technology and machinery supplier Gaictech signed an agreement with TunaMax, that will be the main tuna processor in Morocco, for new production lines in the soon-to-be-built...
Tuna Processing News
Rethinking Strategy: How Tuna Companies Can Attract Young Consumers
The global tuna industry knows that it produces a great product – food that is nutritious, flavorful, and easy to eat. But many companies say they have difficulty reaching out to a younger...
Grupo Calvo Renamed To Nauterra To Boost International Expansion
Nauterra is the new corporate identity of Grupo Calvo for all its commercial brands. The announcement made on November 14 says “The new name represents the company’s passion for the sea and...
Century Pacific Consistently Grows Its Business
Century Pacific Food reported a modest increase in its revenue until the third quarter and a net income, up almost ten percent from last year and revealed a consistent growth performance in...
Report Analyses How Pacific Islands Can Boost Tuna Exports To The US
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) recently released a report identifying tuna as one of the Pacific Island goods that have the potential for increased exports to the American market....
Kona Tuna: Spearheading Sustainability In Libya’s Thriving Canned Tuna Market
- Sponsored Content - In an important step toward sustainability and responsible sourcing of seafood, Libyan company Kona Tuna is the first to introduce sustainably pole-and-line caught tuna...
Saupiquet: The 146-Year-Old French Tuna Company That Withstood Changes
The history of the French canned tuna brand Saupiquet dates back to the 19th century. The vertically-integrated company sells tuna products under its own brand and has three seiners (under Via...
VASEP Says 2023 Good Year For Vietnam’s Tuna Canners
Revenue from Vietnam tuna exports from January to July 2023 reached USD 458 million, down by 28 percent YoY because of a massive reduction in sales of frozen tuna loins and fillets, said Le...
Greeks Show Love For Tuna, Segment Keeps Growing
Greeks have been tuna lovers since ancient times, said Gianna Tzika, CEO of Konva (North Aegean Sea Canneries), which owns the tuna brand Trata When providing an overview of the tuna market in...
Saudi Arabia’s Canned Tuna Business Hit USD 125 Mln In 2022
Saudi Arabia is the third largest canned tuna market in the Middle East region after Egypt and Libya and the demand is growing. Arnab Sengupta, Deputy CEO, JMB International, said the country...
Uncertainty About Grupo Calvo’s El Salvador Plant Expansion
On October 8, Grupo Calvo celebrated the 20th anniversary of its El Salvador plant, a major part of the vertically-integrated company's global operations. Since 2003, around USD 163 million...
Money-Consuming Kenyan Tuna Hub Project Nears Partial Completion
The construction of the long-running Liwatoni Fisheries Complex in Mombasa, Kenya, is on course. After several setbacks, the first phase, a tuna processing unit, is expected to be completed on...
Are Young Consumers Turning Away From Canned Tuna?
Consumer demand for canned tuna has been declining around many markets with the drop in purchasing power due to inflation. Younger customers are also not as keen on the product, according to...
Olive Oil Prices Skyrocketed, Harvest Not Too Bad
Spanish and Italian olive farmers feared a lesser harvest this year due to drought and heat. This prospect had already impacted the olive oil price levels and made tuna canners look out for...
First Female Manager Leads Thai Union IOT Plant
On October 1, Jamikara Techasaratoole became the new General Manager of the Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) plant in the Seychelles. She took over from her predecessor, Ricardo Luzio, after joining...
Bina Harbor Project Still Seeking For Investors To Take Off
The long-awaited Bina Harbor project is looking for potential investors to collaborate with the Solomon Islands government so that the plant and harbor can be operational by 2028. Speaking at...
StarKist Leads In US Chunk Light Segment
Canned skipjack tuna is one of the basic products that Americans put in their grocery baskets. Last year, Chunk Light products comprised 70 percent of the USD 2 billion retail canned tuna...
Spain’s Canned Tuna Imports Fall While Consumption Cools Down
Canned tuna buying has reduced by at least 10 to 12 percent in Spain this year with consumers opting for cheaper private label products instead of brands, experts say. Import data also...
StarKist Reigns In US Retail Canned Tuna Market Worth USD 2.2 Billion
The turnover of the US canned tuna market hit USD 2.22 billion last year and most of the product was sold in the retail sector, according to Peter Trutanich, Vice President of Tri Marine...
Dongwon Considers IPO StarKist To Raise Funds For HMM Take Over
In the race to take over container shipping company HMM, Dongwon Industries announced considering initial public offerings (IPO) for three unlisted subsidiaries: StarKist, Dongeon LOEX, and...
