Processors are facing higher costs for producing canned tuna with sunflower and soy oils as the price has increased sharply. This is worrying information given that olive oil also remains very...
Tuna Trade News
John West Reports Higher Turnover In 2023 But Profit Plummeted
UK-based canned tuna and seafood company John West Foods reported a 4.9 percent increase in revenue for 2023 compared to the year before. However, its gross profit suffered and was nearly...
EU Top Court Allows Member States To Regulate Labeling Requirements
The EU Court of Justice ruled last Friday that its member states have the power to define their terms when it comes to labeling the vegan/vegetarian products sold in their markets. The top...
NOAA Celebrates National Seafood Month In October
US federal agency NOAA announced that it will celebrate National Seafood Month in October to promote the consumption of tuna and other fish across the country. The agency will feature stories,...
EU Imports From Small Suppliers Stayed Stable
EU brands, retailers, and traders imported from smaller suppliers almost the same volume of canned tuna in H1 2024 as they did the year before. The total business amounted to EUR 286.63...
Spain’s Olive Oil Production Expected To Increase But Prices Remain High
The world’s largest producer of olive oil, Spain, announced that according to its latest estimates production is expected to increase in the coming harvest, which could lead to lower price...
NOAA Rolls Out Implementation Plan For Its Seafood Strategy
NOAA Fisheries released an implementation plan for the actions that stemmed from its first National Seafood Strategy released in 2023. The domestic tuna sector could benefit from set goals and...
Larger Purchases Kept EU Canned Tuna Import Flat In H1
The total 2024 half-year EU import of canned tuna remained the same as last year’s H1 although there was slightly a higher purchase from April to June. EU importers bought more shelf-stable...
25th Conxemar Closes With A Record-Breaking Participation
This year’s edition of the frozen seafood exhibition Conxemar concluded last week. It witnessed a massive crowd of over 27,000 people, the largest number to date at Conxemar, who visited the...
FTC Warns US Seafood Restaurants To Mind Their Sourcing Claims
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a recent blog said that seafood restaurants need to be aware that the photos, advertisements, or posters do not make false claims about where their...
Actemsa’s Restructuring Plan Approved, Loins Biz Can Continue
The Commercial Court of A Coruña in Galicia has approved the restructuring deal of Spanish tuna loins processor Actemsa. Much to the relief of the company, it will be able to maintain all 250...
US Longshoremen Agree On Wage Deal, Resume Work In Ports
Port operations across the East and Gulf Coast ground to a halt on Tuesday after thousands of US dockworkers went on a strike. On Thursday, the workers reached a deal on wages with the United...
Manta Skipjack Price Spikes With Slight Fall In Supply
Trading for skipjack raw material in Manta is showing a bullish outlook according to the latest news from the tuna processing hub. Sources confirmed with Atuna that the price of frozen whole...
Sustainability Vital Factor In Gen Z’s Tuna Purchase Criteria
Gen Z is willing to pay more for quality and sustainable tuna and other seafood products. This was revealed in a survey conducted by market research company YouGov for US retailer Whole Foods...
Is Ecuador Close To Having EU Yellow Card Removed?
A representative of the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG Mare) said that the European Commission is close to lifting the yellow card issued to Ecuador in 2019 during...
NYT’s Take On Mercury In Tuna And Sustainability Issues
The New York Times (NYT) published an article, 'The Truth About Tuna: How much Should You Worry About Mercury In Tuna & Other Seafood' earlier this week. While it gives a good insight into...
Edison Foods Focuses On Market Expansion With Sustainable Production
- Sponsored Content - Vietnamese processor Edison Foods has modernized its production lines to process canned tuna and pre-cooked tuna loins more sustainably and offer the best quality at a...
Will EU CATCH System Be Effective?
The European Commission wants the catch certification process and all linked procedures into a digitized system to prevent IUU-caught tuna and other seafood from entering the bloc. The IT...
US Dockworkers’ Strikes May Have Spillover Effect On Tuna Sector
The US supply chain for numerous foods and goods has been impacted by the dockworkers' strikes across major ports from Maine to Texas which began on Tuesday. However, tuna cargo might not be...
Sajo’s Premium Tuna Can Sales Thrive On Consumers’ Love For Simple Gourmet
Korean seafood company Sajo Daerim recently announced that the sales of its premium canned tuna products have grown exponentially. This line was launched at the beginning of last year. Sajo...