Canned tuna consumption in Italy increased +33.6% during the pandemic

It seems that during the Coronavirus pandemic there was a net increase in the consumption of canned tuna: the research carried out by Doxa for the ANCIT (the Association of Fish and Tuna Preservers) recorded a + 33.6%. One in two Italians has increased their consumption of canned tuna, but what are the reasons that led consumers to eat it? Here they are: The research entitled “The consumption of canned tuna during the lockdown” has shown how, from March onwards, the consumption of this product has increased. During the first 5 months of 2020, volume sales reached 33,810 tons (including tuna in oil, natural tuna and tuna fillets). Tuna is eaten by everyone (99%) and 36% of Italians eat it 2-3 times a week (more than 60% of Italians eat it after consulting the label according to another survey conducted by Ixè). Among young people aged between 18 and 25 this percentage rises to 41%. Furthermore, many consider it a ...