Tuna Wholesale UK: Yellowfin and Bigeye Buying Guide
Tuna is a core premium species for sushi groups, restaurants, wholesalers and retail pack programmes. UK buyers usually start with yellowfin for volume and bigeye for premium sashimi-grade applications.
Yellowfin Tuna vs Bigeye Tuna for UK Wholesale
- Yellowfin: wider availability, strong all-round value, excellent for loins, saku and steaks
- Bigeye: higher fat content, better colour hold, strong premium sashimi profile
How to Specify Tuna Wholesale UK Orders
- Species and origin
- Format: whole, G&G, loin, saku block or steak
- Colour grade and trim standard
- Minimum shelf life on delivery
- Temperature at receipt
Chilled Tuna Supplier UK and Sashimi-Grade Tuna Links
For current tuna supply, see our chilled tuna supplier UK page. For raw product and sashimi programmes, read the sashimi-grade tuna guide and our buying sashimi-grade tuna wholesale guide.