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...
Tuna Trade News
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....
More Ambitious Thai Claims On IUU Eradication
Virachai Plasai, Thailand’s Ambassador and Head Negotiator on IUU fishing, has been enthusiastic in revealing the country’s plan to abolish IUU activity and forced labor by the end of the...
German Stock Build-Up To Ensure Contract Fulfilment
A notably strong increase in German canned tuna imports was seen in the first quarter of this year as buyers created a “safety buffer” to cut out any risk of defaulting on contracts with...
Govt Projects Strong Thai Canned Export Growth
Although a trade war snowballs between the US and China, and there are questions over the implications this could have on other countries like Thailand, there is still optimism for strong...
Venezuelan Gov. Pledges Commitment To Tuna Industry
Venezuelan authorities have outlined a “committed” strategic plan to revive the nation’s withering tuna industry. Guided by the Minister of Popular Power for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dante...
Supply Crisis Forces Petit Navire To Reduce YF Sales
Thai Union-owned leading French canned tuna brand, Petit Navire, is feeling the pressure of “serious supply problems,” as its Managing Director says for the past 10 months, yellowfin catches...
EU Canned Market Showing Signs Of Stagnation
EU imports of canned tuna fell 10 percent in the first quarter of this year, corresponding with reports from major processing locations that demand from the bloc has not been strong. The...
Thai Union Voted Public Company of the Year 2018
Thai Union has been crowned “Public Company of the Year 2018” by Thailand’s own Money & Banking Magazine. Now in their 11th year, the awards honor local businesses that demonstrate success...
BB Seeks Court Rejection Of Latest Price Fixing Complaint
Bumble Bee Foods is seeking for recent price fixing conspiracy allegations filed against the company to be dismissed, as it claims the consumer plaintiff did not actually purchase any items...
TU CEO Discusses Upcoming Business Hurdles
Thai Union’s CEO Thiraphong Chansiri outlined the major trends likely to affect the food industry at the 2018 Thailand Food Innovation Forum last month. He cited a number of factors that could...
Latin American Consumption Set For 30% Rise
Seafood consumption will increase in Latin America, by a substantial 33 percent by 2030 according to a newly published report from the FAO. With a strengthening economy in the region the...