Prices paid for skipjack raw material in the IO hub of the Seychelles have recently inched up after declining from July concluded levels. The yellowfin market has taken similar recent upward...
Trade
Trade War Could Boost Chinese Euthynnus Exports To US
As the trade war between the US and China continues to intensify, Chinese exports of tuna-like species such as Euthynnus Affinis and Auxis Thazard could get a further boost. The ongoing trade...
$100 Change In Bangkok Skipjack Price
After the market showed some steadying in late July, the Bangkok whole round skipjack price has taken another tumble, on the back of good catching rates and slow demand. The latest deals...
Vegan Seafood Continues To Attract Investor Interest
Vegan seafood companies are continuing to see significant interest from investors, with Good Catch Foods the latest to receive funding. Good Catch will utilize the Series A funding to advance...
More Shareholders Push For Alliance Select Arrests
Another group of Alliance Select International shareholders filed a complaint in a Philippine city court, alleging that a number of executives at the tuna processing firm violated the...
Alliance Select Offers “Bay Of Gold” Tuna
Filipino canner Alliance Select has launched a new line of tuna products that it calls the “Bay of Gold Select Tuna”. The announcement of the new products comes after the firm reported strong...
Could Tuna Ice Cream Become A Hit?
An Italian ice cream maker has added tuna flavored ice cream to the menu at his café, Barberry’s Mondo Gelato. While it may be seen as a publicity stunt by some, the Italian has claimed there...
Ecuador Canners Perform Strong Despite EU Import Drop
Although overall EU canned tuna imports have dropped by 10 percent in this year’s first quarter, Ecuadorian processors have managed to modestly increase their business with buyers in the bloc....
Vietnam’s Tuna Exports Outperform Seafood Sector
While Vietnamese seafood exporters believe they will find it difficult to reach the USD 10 billion government target set this year, tuna shipments from the country’s processors are...
Dongwon’s Stock Holds Strong Despite Weak Korean Market
Although frequent fluctuation has been seen, Dongwon Industries’ share price is standing strong and significantly outperforming the South Korean stock market in general. The firm has made...
Tesco Plans New Discount Chain To Battle Aldi & Lidl
On the UK retail scene overall, and the canned tuna market specifically, German discount stores Aldi and Lidl have been stealing an increasing share of sales. The leading retailer in the...
Brands Struggle With Supply In Weak UK Canned Tuna Market
Imports of canned tuna into the UK market have shown further decreases, reflecting the declining state of sales on the retail market, which have been seen over the last two years. However...
Will US-China Trade War Boost Thai Tuna Business?
The escalating trade war between the United States and China has the potential to push seafood processors from both countries, in the direction of Thailand. This is according to Chanintr...
Ecuador Asks To Join Asia-Focused Pacific Trade Bloc
Ecuador now wants in on the Pacific Alliance, a trade bloc currently composed of Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru, which has removed tariffs on the majority of products traded between the...
Vietnam’s Canners Bet On Rising Middle East Demand
Canned tuna processors in Vietnam are eyeing the Middle East market for significant export growth, as they say there is firm evidence that demand is rising in the region. Tuna products are...
Portuguese Authorities Uncover Illegal Bluefin Trade
Officials have seized 15 tons of bluefin tuna auctioned at a local market in Matosinhos, near Oporto, on Portugal’s Northern coast. The local authorities were led to the auction following a...
Bangkok SKJ Price Steadies Weeks Into FAD Ban
Three weeks into the WCPO FAD ban the Bangkok skipjack price has shown some steadying after declining since mid-May. While it is still early days, the 3-4 month conservation measure always...
Manta SKJ Price Drops Somewhat Despite Lower Catches
Prices for whole round skipjack tuna in the EPO hub of Manta, Ecuador, have been concluded at levels below those seen in June but there are different levels being noted from various sources in...
US Private Label Tuna Contrary To Overall Retail Trend
The power of private labels is strengthening on the US retail scene, with recent growth outperforming overall food sale rises, and notable increases seen across a number of major outlets. But...
TU’s Share Price Still Depressed
It has been a long and steady fall for Thai Union’s share value, and although there was previous industry expectation that it would recover, even more decline has been seen in recent weeks....