Thailand made a noteworthy increase in its canned tuna exports to smaller markets in the first quarter of this year. Most of them increased their purchases, with the United Kingdom (UK)...
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Brits Purchased The Most MSC Tuna In 2023/24
The volume of MSC tuna sold in the UK rose substantially in 2023/24. Brits purchased over 23,500 tons of MSC-certified tuna, the highest figure to date. This volume is expected to increase...
Sajo Introduces Fiery Tuna Pouches
For consumers with a strong stomach, Sajo Daelim has developed two new flavors in its tuna pouch range: Buldak Tuna and Buldak Mayo Tuna. The typical Korean sauce is extremely hot and gives a...
Thai Union’s PetCare Segment Continued Growing In Q1 2025
Thai Union Group’s PetCare category reported remarkable performance in the first quarter of 2025. More volumes were sold, and there was an overall 5.5 percent increase in revenue. The pet food...
EU Needs To Remain Relevant Amid Turbulent World Trade Situation
“We are in turbulent times, not only in terms of trade policy but also in general,” noted Péter Kovács, Head of Unit of DG Trade of the European Commission. He highlighted this point at the...
StarKist Collaborates With Popular US Racer “To Fuel Healthy Lifestyle”
StarKist has roped in popular car racer Kyle Thomas Busch and his wife, Samantha, a wellness advocate, and son Brexton to promote its tuna pouches. Five days ago, Busch, who goes by the...
Nauterra Executive Says Trump’s Tariff Policy “Could Be Opportunity To Grow”
Nauterra's Director General, Enrique Orge, is optimistic that current political and trade developments could favor the company’s growth and said free trade in the tuna industry is the need of...
Thailand Finding Ways To Reduce Surplus With US To Maintain Tuna Trade
Thailand wants to reduce its trade surplus with the US by USD 15 billion. Pichai Chunhavajira, its Finance Minister, said his nation intends to establish "long-term, fair, and balanced trade...
UK Tuna & Seafood Consumption Decreases Every Year
“In-home” seafood consumption in the UK has fallen drastically over the years. While tuna comprised the second-highest bought seafood, this number was still low, stated Seafish. Canned tuna...
Thai Union Global Ambient Tuna Segment Gets New President
Thai Union has named Singapore-based Erwan Vilfeu as the new President of its chilled and ambient brands worldwide. He will spearhead operations of the company’s tuna brands Petit Navire, John...
Thailand’s Q1 Exports Jumped, Powered By Strong US Demand
The first quarter started well for Thai canners, who exported more canned tuna than last year’s Q1. Most major markets showed growth, but there were some dents in sales. From January to March,...
Dongwon Group Unveils New Brand Slogan
After a year of planning and discussions, Dongwon Group has a new slogan: ‘Answering Needs', “incorporating the identity” of the company. A 15-second video was released today on Dongwon...
Are EU And Fiji At The Verge Of Cementing Tuna Trade Deal?
Fiji and EU officials met last Thursday to identify ways in which the island nation can boost its canned tuna and loin exports to the bloc. Fiji is determined to strengthen its tuna sector and...
Maldivian Tuna Exports Rose In Q1, Canned Business Still Sluggish
Maldivian processors purchased slightly higher volumes of frozen whole round skipjack and yellowfin in Q1 2025. They also had a good start this year as they increased their tuna exports...
Dongwon’s Future Leader Begins Journey In Company
Earlier this month, Kim Dong-chan, a third generation family member of Dongwon, joined as a staff member in the marine and fisheries division of Dongwon Industries. The 25-year old is the...
US Canned Bonito Imports Rose In 2024
US food service buyers imported slightly more canned bonito in 2024 compared to the year before, boosted by more Vietnam-produced items. The average price of the products remained stable YoY....
Thai Union’s Pte Label Tuna Sales Took A Hit In Q1
Thai Union’s ambient segment, which comprises largely canned tuna, did not perform well in the first quarter of this year. The company sold 80,069 tons of ambient items in Q1 2025, a 7.1...
Portuguese Demand For MSC Tuna Fell Last Year
The volume of MSC tuna sold in Portugal dropped in 2024/25. This market already has meager levels of sustainable tuna available for consumers. Canned skipjack was the most preferred product....
US Retailer C&S Announces Relaunch Of Canned Tuna Pte Label
US-based C&S Wholesale Grocers announced last week that it has relaunched its private-label brand ‘Best Yet’, under which it sells two canned tuna items: Chunk Light Tuna and White...
Can Thai And Vietnamese Tuna Producers Expect Good News On US Tariffs?
Earlier this week, the US and China de-escalated their trade war as Washington reduced its import tariffs on Chinese goods to only 30 percent. Meanwhile, Beijing cut down duties on US products...