One modest market in Europe is displaying a large appetite for tuna, importing hefty volumes of canned product in relation to its relatively small population. Based on imports, its per capita...
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Big Profit Results Lift Century’s Strong Stocks
The strength of Century Pacific’s listed stocks has been even further cemented since the company announced impressive profit results last month, for full year 2016. The leading Philippine...
Court “Must Reject” Trader Joe’s Underfilling Argument
Efforts from US retailer Trader Joe’s to scrap the tuna underfilling case against it, should be firmly rejected in court, according to plaintiffs. They state that similar attempts to see other...
Peruvian Oil Brand Gambles On Tuna Market Potential
An oil brand is set to capitalize on the growing confidence in the Peruvian tuna market, by releasing four canned offerings, with the help of a celebrity TV doctor. Primor, which is owned by...
Brexit’s Impact On Thai Union Tuna Sales
Thai Union witnessed slower EU tuna sales during this year’s first quarter, which one major Bangkok-based analyst states was caused by the first effects of a looming Brexit. A quarter on...
TU Confident In The Face Of Potential Trump Tax
If the US moves on its proposal to hit Thai goods with a possible 20 percent import tax, for this year at least, Thai Union believes there will be little impact on its business. US President...
Can Retailers Put A Dent In IUU Fishing?
Now that tuna caught by vessels flagged to yellow-carded countries is off the shelves at Spanish supermarket chain, Eroski, it raises the possibility of other retailers following in its...
Calvo’s Unexpected Move To Private Label
Spanish branded canned tuna leader, Calvo, is looking for business expansion routes, and is now reportedly the supplier of tuna for the private label range of Spanish retailer, Dia. This...
How Princes Plans To Get Back On Track In UK
As canned tuna has struggled in the UK market recently, one of the country’s leading tuna firms, Princes, states that it is focusing on increasing the added value of its products. Appealing to...
Boosted Korean Canners Advance In Major Markets
As the demand for whole round tuna among South Korea’s processors grows, it’s not just an increasing domestic market they are feeding, but exports have jumped notably too. In the first quarter...
Spanish Retailer: No Tuna From Yellow Card Countries
Spanish supermarket chain, Eroski has updated its tuna sourcing policy and this time stipulates that it will not purchase any tuna caught by vessels flagged to yellow carded countries. This is...
“Responsible” IO Yellowfin The Focus Of Waitrose TV Ad
One of the UK's most progressive retailers in terms of seafood sourcing has released a new advertisement in a bid to underscore its commitment to sourcing responsible tuna. While the...
Tuna Plays Bigger Role In UK Christmas Celebrations
Even though tuna is not seen as a typical Christmas fish, the species is increasing in popularity for the holiday season in the UK. Last year, substantial growth both in tuna volume and value...
US Traceability & Fraud Rule Defended In Court
The Obama-led intention for the US federal government to introduce new seafood import rules to increase traceability, is being defended by several environmentally focused organizations, in the...
Calvo’s “Light Tuna” Commercials Spark Mixed Reaction
Spanish canned tuna leader Calvo is appealing to health-conscious consumers with its new yellowfin variants, a lighter version which contains half of the fat compared to its standard product....
Chicken Of The Sea Puts World Tuna Day In US Focus
Leading firms are bringing increased recognition to World Tuna Day, a May 2nd celebration focused on the conservation of tuna stocks and the importance of tuna resources for certain...
Thai Canners Urgently Prepare For Trump Tax Hit
Thai exporters, including tuna processors, are gearing up for the potential harsh impact that a recent Trump-signed executive order could have on trade with one of their largest destination...
Why US Retail Buyers Are So Upbeat On Tuna Sales
Most supermarket managers in the US are optimistic about future profits in the retail seafood market, and over 55 percent of respondents in a recent survey are expecting total seafood sales,...
Ecuador Wants Slashed Tuna Tariffs In US Market
Ecuadorian officials are gearing up to negotiate the potential extension of the nation’s GSP status in the US market. It has previously been stressed that this time around, Ministers hope to...
French Retailer Offers Innovative Shelf-Stable Tuna Spread
As the tuna baguette is one of the most popular lunchtime meal options in France, convenient tuna spread products that make it easier to prepare this midday favorite are available in this...