Following a lengthy period of raw material rises, retailers have raised both brand and own label tuna prices (180g) by 10p per can.
“The prompt response by the trade to escalating costs will save the industry from catastrophic losses, although if skipjack stays at $1,000 per tonne, further rises will result” a source in Bangkok said.
UK traders are concerned about continuity of supply as most canners have been on part-time production, or even ceased production altogether.
“The prompt response by the trade to escalating costs will save the industry from catastrophic losses, although if skipjack stays at $1,000 per tonne, further rises will result” a source in Bangkok said.
UK traders are concerned about continuity of supply as most canners have been on part-time production, or even ceased production altogether.
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