Dutch plant-based food manufacturer Schouten Europe has unveiled a new plant-based tuna product this month.

The product marks a “significant step forward” in texture and taste compared to a previously introduced plant-based tuna innovation from the company, product manager Annemiek Vervoot said.

“We are confident this new product will meet consumer expectations even more effectively,” she commented. “Many tuna species are heavily overfished and some, such as bluefin tuna, are even threatened with extinction. Our new plant-based tuna has the same structure and taste as real tuna.”

The product is ready-to-eat cold, enabling versatility and convenience, and is available chilled in 3.5kg or 1kg bags with a minimum shelf life of three months.

The company has been actively enhancing its Classics range, which offers a variety of products designed to replicate popular meat and fish favourites. It recently launched a new sausage product made with an innovative alt-fat ingredient for added juiciness, and featuring a realistic casing.

“We firmly believe that continuous improvement of these products will drive greater consumer acceptance,” said Vervoot.

The new tuna product was showcased at the 2025 Anuga trade fair in Cologne, Germany, from 4-8 October.