White Meat Tuna in Olive Oil from Yui Canning is a canned tuna made from binchō maguro preserved in olive oil. The tuna comes from the summer catch, when the meat is firmer and more stable for processing, and due to its naturally light color and mild fat content, it remains visually distinct even after cooking.
For this product, the fish is lightly roasted first and then hand-flaked into smaller pieces, making it convenient for quick use in dishes such as salads, sandwiches, or warm meals. The olive oil used is not extra virgin but “pure” olive oil - chosen for its more neutral profile that does not overpower the flavor of the tuna but supports it.
The texture remains soft and juicy, and the flavored oil can be used as a dressing or cooking component. This product reflects Yui Canning’s philosophy: seasonal raw materials, simple processing, clean ingredient list, and a focus on quality rather than mass production.
The result is tuna with a pronounced aroma and delicate texture, ideal for consumers who want a practical yet premium product.
Producer
Yui Canning is a Japanese producer of canned seafood based in the port settlement of Yui, within Shimizu Ward in Shizuoka City, a region known for its long tradition of fish processing. The company operates under the brand White Ship and specializes in premium canned tuna made from binchō maguro (albacore), a variety known for its light-colored meat and mild fat content.
The fish is selected seasonally, during the summer period when the texture is most stable and best suited for canning. The meat is not shredded; instead, it is cut into larger fillets to preserve visible fiber structure and maintain firmness.
Olive oil is used in production because it does not overpower the taste of the fish, but rather complements and enhances its natural aroma. For certain products, the tuna matures in the can for up to six months before release, allowing the flavor to stabilize and develop a more rounded profile.
Yui Canning focuses on quality over mass production, enabling tight control over every stage of processing. The company also operates a factory shop where visitors can purchase their products directly.
In gastronomy, their tuna is used not only for home cooking but also in restaurants that value premium ingredients. The factory’s location near fishing ports allows the fish to be processed quickly after landing.
Thanks to the combination of high-quality raw materials, artisanal production, and a strong sense of terroir, Yui Canning has positioned itself as one of the most distinguished canned tuna producers on the Japanese market.