While the WTO dolphin-safe dispute between Mexico and the US continues to see the majority of major American retailers refrain from buying Mexican canned tuna brands, there is a growing market...
Tuna Trade News
Analysts Less Bullish On TU Stock
While the general consensus still puts Thai Union’s stock (TU:TB) at outperforming the market, previously strong confidence in the company’s share performance is somewhat fading, as less...
EU Free Trade For Vietnam Could Take Years
Despite it already being clear last year that a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU was in sight for Vietnam, the country still has a relatively long wait until duty free tuna trade becomes...
Lidl Attacks TU Brand Head On
Through a combination of bargain-basement prices and creative marketing, German discount chain Lidl is shaking up the way tuna is purchased across Europe by taking on well-known brands and...
The Harsh Reality Of Falling US Canned Demand
It’s commonly talked about, and Thai packers have definitely been feeling it, but what are the numbers behind the falling demand for canned tuna in the US market? Well, during the first four...
Maldives Doubles EU Canned Exports
Maldivian canners are starting to get more control over their pole and line catch, and have increased not only production rates, but their direct business with end market canned tuna buyers in...
Will Sainsbury’s Demand MSC From JW & Princes?
The most recent call is on Sainsbury’s to up its sustainability commitments among branded tuna in the UK, and make leading names like John West and Princes meet the same sustainability level...
Sri Lanka Eyes EU Zero Duty After Red Card Removal
Having been given the green light from the EU on fisheries exports with the removal of its red card, Sri Lanka is keen to make up for lost time in the EU marketplace and is set to apply for a...
Chinese Copy Tsukiji Record Price Auction Approach
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...
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...