The Japanese imported fewer tons of fresh chilled tuna in the first half of 2025. The reduction was mainly observed in yellowfin and bigeye. From January to June 2025, 1,481 M/T of major tuna...
Tuna Trade News
Steady Growth Of EU Canned Tuna Shipments To Middle East
The Asians’ preference for European-produced canned tuna increased in H1 2025, with Middle-Eastern markets being the top buyers of the product. Italian canneries were the main sellers from the...
Demand for EU-Produced Canned Tuna Rises In Americas
The EU exported more canned tuna to the North and South American markets in H1 2025; the majority of the shipments were headed to Canada. Most buyers paid a reduced price compared to the same...
EU Canned Tuna Business With Africans Remains Stable
Canned tuna trade with African nations was dominated by Spanish canners, who delivered two-thirds of the volume. The business was stable in the first half of this year for European processors....
France’s Demand For Canned Tuna Rising But Sector Still Faces Challenges
Tuna consumption in the French market has recovered this year, according to Alexis Jacquand, Director General of Petit Navire. He presented during the Anfaco World Tuna Conference in Vigo....
Trump’s Trade War A Huge Blow To Vietnamese Tuna Exporters
The demand for Vietnamese tuna in global markets fell in the first nine months of this year, when compared to the same period in 2024. Trade with the US fell during this period, whereas it...
Amazon’s New Private Label Rolls Out With Tuna Offering
Earlier this month, Amazon announced that it has launched a new private label, Amazon Grocery, which will include tuna and other seafood items, for sale in the US. The label replaces the...
Dongwon Tuna Cans To Debut In US Market
South Korean company Dongwon F&B will introduce its canned tuna products to the US market next month through online retail platform Amazon, thanks to American rapper Cardi B. She recently...
EU Exports Of Pre-Cooked Loins Picked Up
The EU processors' export of frozen pre-cooked loins increased from January to June this year by 35 percent. Most of the volume was traded within the bloc. The Spanish continued to be the top...
MSC Awards Tesco’s Efforts To Promote Sustainable Tuna
UK retailer Tesco was recently awarded the ‘Supermarket of the Year’ by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its efforts to source, promote, and sell sustainable tuna and other seafood....
John West UK Gets New Commercial Director
John West UK has appointed Neal Woods as its new Commercial Director. Previously, he was the General Manager (GM) of John West Ireland. Woods has over two decades of experience in the food...
Demand For EU Canned Tuna Within And Outside The Bloc At Five-Year High
EU processors’ canned tuna trade with buyers within and outside the bloc went up from January to June this year, and stood at a five-year high. Traders, retailers, and brands within the EU...
AIPCE-CEP Continues With New Identity As Seafood Europe
After 66 years, AIPCE-CEP has rebranded itself with a new identity and will now be called Seafood Europe. The group said in a statement that this is to gain more visibility, to better reflect...
Princes Group Aims To Raise Half A Billion Dollars In Capital With IPO
Princes Group plans to raise a primary capital of GBP 400 million (USD 534.10 million) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in its plan to fund future expansion. The UK company, which produces...
Aldi Says UK Shoppers Demanding More Fresh Yellowfin
Aldi UK recently reported that there has been an increasing demand for premium seafood among British shoppers, including fresh yellowfin, as they are looking for alternatives for traditional...
Gomes da Costa Campaign A Hit On Social Media With Millions Of Views
Brazilian brand Gomes da Costa is back with the campaign promoting its tuna and pasta combo. On October 11, a 30-seconds animated video, with a humorous touch, was posted on YouTube starring...
How Can EU Tuna Importers Prepare For Upcoming Forced Labor Regulations?
The new EU Forced Labor Regulation (FLR) will come into force in 2027. Liesbeth Unger, Director of Human Rights at Work, told Atuna what EU tuna businesses can expect and the measures they...
Marine Fuel Prices Fall In the Wake Of Crude Oil Settling
Crude oil prices fell on Thursday, which also lowered the global average for marine gas oil. Tuna boat operators will be paying less for fuel for their operations. Geopolitical factors pushed...
Spaniards’ Love For Fresh Tuna In Summer Continues
Among all EU households, the Spanish consume the most fresh tuna. According to data for this year, up to August, most of the fresh tuna was eaten in Spain in July, the same month when the...
Maldives’ Skipjack Exports Growth Gains Momentum
The buying of tuna raw materials in the Maldives increased from January to August this year. The country's frozen skipjack exports also rose while its canned tuna trade remained sluggish. In...