A single Japanese-caught bluefin tuna has been sold in a Chinese auction for an unexpectedly large sum this weekend in an event which mirrors the large scale New Year tuna bidding war that...
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Will Canned Tuna Defy The Private Label Decline?
It’s no secret; private label products have been losing a hard battle against the brands in the UK, with canned tuna having followed the trend. But with some retailers now upping the pressure...
Canned Tuna Drives Boost In Spanish Seafood Export
Spanish canned seafood exports have seen considerable volume growth in the first quarter of 2016, thanks to strongly performing tuna shipments, according to figures published by...
Tuna Eco-Labelling: A Job For The EU?
Having just adopted a feasibility report on the options for an EU eco-label scheme for fisheries and aquaculture products, the European Commission leaves Parliament to decide on one of three...
Skipjack Price Predictions Of Industry Insiders
Following the close of a busy week full of presentations, meetings, deals and networking at the Tuna 2016 Bangkok conference, Atuna has investigated if insider predictions about how the event...
BKK SKJ Price: First Slump In Months
After a week packed full of tuna industry discussion in Thailand’s capital, the Bangkok skipjack price has taken its first tumble in months, on the back of a general lack of end market demand,...
Two Years Plus Added To Mexico/US Tuna Dispute
While recent developments in the US/Mexico WTO centered dolphin-safe tuna dispute were expected by some to drive an end to a 20 year long feud, sources tell Atuna that it’s definitely not over...
Calvo’s 2015 Performance Strong Despite Low Tuna Prices
Grupo Calvo has reported strong gross sales for 2015, in the face of falling tuna prices and a period marked by a poor performing Brazilian Real in Calvo’s biggest Latin American market of...
ISSF Kicks Out Non-Complying Participant
The ISSF has announced the termination of one of its participating companies this week, and has removed US canned tuna trader JFE Shoji Trade America Inc. from its list of participants. Due to...
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS PERK: Brand New Atuna Magazine Released
Marking an industry first, Atuna has launched a brand new magazine for members across the world, featuring exclusive in-depth articles, revealing interviews and closely analyzed statistics,...
Are These The Cheapest Tuna Steaks In The EU?
Retailing at just GBP 2.49 (USD 3.60) for a 400g pack, Aldi in the United Kingdom is selling yellowfin tuna steaks for one of the lowest prices ever seen in the European market, but what...
Back In Business: Strong Recovery In Ecuador’s EU Shipments
It’s been well documented that Ecuador lost substantial business with EU buyers last year, but a rapid turnaround has now been seen for the South American nation, with exports of canned tuna...
Ecuador Tries To Secure EU Business After 2016
After losing substantial business with EU buyers last year, for the sake of Ecuador’s tuna industry and some other important sectors, the nation is making one final push to speed up the...
Mexico Tuna Dispute Could Cost US $472m A Year
Mexico could be one step closer to imposing USD 472 million in tariffs on US products, as the World Trade Organization (WTO) has set up an arbitration panel that will weigh up Mexico’s...
Vietnam Sees Surging Tuna Business With China
Despite China’s year on year demand for tuna only rising modestly in 2015, one processing nation saw particularly fruitful gains from a much stronger surge in Chinese business. From 2014 to...
Bangkok SKJ: Price Staying Firm
In the midst of slow trading activity, the skipjack market in Thailand’s capital remains steady, with prices staying firm. Boatowners and traders have mostly been unsuccessful in pushing up...
Tesco To Feature As Guest Speaker At Tuna 2016
In an industry first, UK-born supermarket giant Tesco will attend Tuna 2016 Bangkok, where it will become the first major retailer to address the growing role ofsupermarkets in supporting...
Why UK Shoppers Aren’t Buying More Tuna Sandwiches
Over 210 million tuna sandwiches are bought in the United Kingdom each year. However, more than half of shoppers say that they would be more likely to buy pre-packed tuna sandwiches, a...
Waitrose: All Tuna Must Be Sustainable By End 2017
The ball is now rolling throughout UK supermarket chains, and following in Tesco’s footsteps, Waitrose has now committed to making sure all of its canned tuna, whether private label or...
Waitrose: All Tuna Must Be Sustainable By End 2017 (3)
The ball is now rolling throughout UK supermarket chains, and following in Tesco’s footsteps, Waitrose has now committed to making sure all of its canned tuna, whether private label or...