Previously described by diplomats as “unpredictable”, the crowning of Thailand’s new king, known as Rama X, has reportedly left many anxious. They wait to see if the late king’s son will be as...
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John West Australia Takes Home Sustainability Award
John West Australia has been recognized for its contribution to sustainability, winning two top prizes at the Banksia Sustainability Awards in Sydney last night. The Simplot-owned firm was the...
Ocean Family Exec Tops China Seafood List
A list that ranks the 10 most influential seafood executives in China is mostly topped by distributors and importers, but this year’s result also reveals an increasing focus on sustainability...
Subway Supports P&L In Longer-Term MSC Goal
The world’s largest fast food chain and one of the biggest tuna buyers in its sector, international restaurant franchise Subway is reinforcing its commitment to pole and line tuna, within a...
“First MSC Certified” Sushi Chain Sees Rapid Growth
US-based Bamboo Sushi, which claims to be certified as “chain of custody” by MSC, is planning to expand to several new locations in the United States, as it is seeing higher demand for...
Coffee Company Drives Albo Tuna Into Argentina
Having expressed a keen interest in boosting Spanish tuna brand Albo’s international sales, its new Chinese owner is driving the iconic name into the Argentinian market, through distribution...
Why Mareblu Brought MSC Skipjack To Italy
With over two thirds of Italian consumers saying they give preference to sustainably certified fish, the nation’s canned tuna leader, Mareblu has taken its first steps to satisfy this demand,...
Dollar Strength Bad News For EU Tuna Consumers?
In the wake of a fresh boost in US dollar strength, EU tuna buyers, particularly those in the UK will feel most impact, with rising import prices continuing since the Brexit vote, pushed up...
US Price Fixing: Case Delayed
Movement in the criminal investigation into the Big 3 US canned tuna firms accused of price fixing has been delayed, with the presiding judge granting the DOJ an extension of ‘stay of...
Two NY Firms Dominate “Fake Tuna” Imports
With clear indications that the import of canned tuna-like species into the US is consistently rising, small firms in the country are dominating purchases of these products, which are...
BKK SKJ Price Escapes $1,400 Headlock
On the back of sluggish catching rates and an increase in demand from canners, the Bangkok skipjack price has been pushed up marginally, the first rise seen since August. Once it became clear...
Tri Marine Brings New Brands To US Foodservice
Two canned tuna brands from Tri Marine’s The Tuna Store, Ocean Naturals and Choice Landing, will be distributed for the first time in the US and Canadian foodservice sector, through Kraft...
Eroski Private Label Tuna Now “ISSF Certified”
In a bid to offer consumers a more sustainable choice of tuna, Eroski, the Basque-born Spanish retailer, states that all of its private label canned tuna range is now “ISSF certified”. An...
Is Tuna Pizza The New Margherita?
Margherita, salami and hawaiian frozen pizzas are all commonly found in supermarkets around Europe, but a growing competitor has become a new classic; as the popularity and presence of the...
‘Tuna Lifestyle Store’ For China’s Changing Taste
A Chinese firm best known for fishing and processing has stepped up its diversification, opening a ‘tuna lifestyle store’ in Ningbo Beilun, which aims to target the changing taste in China...
Branded Sales Boost Century’s Profit
Leading Filipino canned food producer Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) has significantly boosted its nine month net income, partly due to the expansion of its branded food business. The...
Bumble Bee Appears In Top Workplace List
Major US canned tuna firm Bumble Bee has been recognized for the way it treats its employees and has gained a spot on The San Diego Union-Tribune Top Workplaces 2016 list. The list is based...
Discounters Steal More UK Tuna Sales
The German discounters in the UK, Aldi and Lidl, are stealing an increasing share of the ambient seafood market in terms of value, a segment led by tuna. These rising stakes in the market come...
Tuna’s Top UK Sales Spot Snatched
Once number one in the list, tuna has been taken over in popularity on the UK market, having slipped below salmon sales to take second place. In terms of purchase volume, in 2015, tuna product...
Another TU Brand Switches To “Easy Open”
Another Thai Union owned firm, Genova Seafood, has introduced new tuna cans with easy-open pull tab lids to its branded US market range. The San Diego based seafood company, which prides...