Thai Union is constructing a new tuna oil refinery plant in Germany, which is expected to be operational later this year, a spokesperson at the company confirmed to IntraFish.

The facility will allow Thai Union "to become the first fully dedicated and vertically integrated tuna oil supplier -- setting the standards in production, quality, sustainability, and traceability," she said.

The investment is "part of Thai Union’s ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing."

She declined to share any details on the planned capacity, investment cost and further details, saying "that is all we are sharing now."

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