BK Food

What BK Food does

BK Food is a Tunisian joint-stock company (Société Anonyme) established in 2006 and headquartered in the Industrial Zone of Sidi El Heni, Sousse, operating as a tuna and sardine cannery. It is a subsidiary of the Ben Kalia Group, a Tunisian agri-food conglomerate, and is described as the national market leader in Tunisia with a growing international footprint. The company employs 5,001–10,000 people and runs sales and export offices in Tunis alongside its Sousse manufacturing base.

The company manufactures canned tuna under three owned brands—La Goulette (solid tuna in olive oil and vegetable oil, 160g–1000g), Sidi Ali (chunk tuna in vegetable oil, 140g–1700g), and Al Fakhama (chunk tuna in brine/natural juices, 130g–1700g)—and provides private label contract manufacturing for distribution partners. Its technology stack is conventional tuna canning and processing with full traceability from fishing to canning. It holds FSSC 22000 (food safety, 2013), ISO 9001 (quality management, 2018), Halal, and Kosher (2019) certifications, supporting access to quality-sensitive and religiously observant export markets.

BK Food operates a hybrid B2B/B2C revenue model. Private-label manufacturing is the primary GTM motion, serving B2B distribution partners in Tunisia and internationally, while branded products are sold through local retail and export channels. The company reaches customers via international trade fairs (GULFood Dubai, Tripoli International Exhibition), brand marketing partnerships, and direct sales through its Tunis commercial offices. No public pricing exists; commercial terms are negotiated directly with clients. The company has not raised disclosed venture or private equity capital, with the only recorded funding event in 2023 listing a $0 disclosed amount led by Capsa Capital Partners.

Name

BK Food

Legal name

Société BK FOOD-Conserverie de Thon et Sardine

Website

https://bkfood.com.tn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

BK Food is a Tunisian tuna and sardine cannery (est. 2006) producing canned tuna under three owned brands (La Goulette, Sidi Ali, Al Fakhama) and providing private-label manufacturing for B2B distribution partners in Tunisia and international export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Canned Seafood Manufacturing

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (31171), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Canned Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ethnic Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Canned tuna manufacturing
• Private label seafood
• Tuna canning services
• Sardine canning
• Seafood processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sousse

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Canned tuna product sales: Sale of canned tuna products under own brands (La Goulette, Sidi Ali, Al Fakhama) through retail and export channels.
2. Private label manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of canned tuna for private label brands and distribution partners, providing customized products tailored to client specifications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BK Food is a Tunisian tuna and sardine canning manufacturer that produces canned tuna products under its own brands (La Goulette, Sidi Ali, Al Fakhama) for retail and export distribution. The company also provides private label contract manufacturing services, producing customized canned tuna under partner brand names for local retail and international export clients.

Product overview

BK Food is a Tunisian joint-stock company established in 2006 and a leader in tuna canning. The company operates as a manufacturer offering a portfolio of canned tuna products under its own brands (La Goulette, Sidi Ali, and Al Fakhama) as well as private label manufacturing services. La Goulette brand offers whole solid tuna in olive oil and vegetable oil in multiple sizes (160g, 400g, 700g, 1000g). Sidi Ali brand provides chunk tuna in vegetable oil in various portions (140g, 400g, 1700g). Al Fakhama brand specializes in chunk tuna in brine/natural juices for health-conscious consumers. The company also supports private label distribution brands for both local retail and export markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Goulette: Own brand featuring solid tuna in vegetable oil and olive oil, available in various sizes (160g, 400g, 700g, 1000g)
• Sidi Ali
• Al Fakhama

Products and services

• La Goulette Tuna - Whole Solid Tuna BK Food's own La Goulette brand offering whole solid tuna in vegetable oil or olive oil, available in multiple sizes (160g, 400g, 700g, 1000g) for retail distribution.
• Sidi Ali Tuna - Chunk Tuna in Vegetable Oil BK Food's own Sidi Ali brand offering chunk tuna in vegetable oil, available in 140g, 400g, and 1700g sizes for retail distribution.
• Al Fakhama Tuna - Chunk Tuna in Brine BK Food's own Al Fakhama brand offering chunk tuna in brine/natural juices, available in 130g, 400g, and 1700g sizes for health-conscious consumers.
• Private Label Brand Manufacturing B2B contract manufacturing service where BK Food produces customized canned tuna products under client brand names, providing tailored specifications, formats, and packaging for retail partners.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ben YaghlenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 September 2024BK Food partnered with Ben Yaghlen for the ThonSidi Ali X Ben Yaghlen National Tour, a marketing and brand visibility campaign in Tunisia running from September 2024.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saupiquet: Saupiquet is a French canned tuna and sardine brand owned by Bolton Group, offering tuna, sardines, and mackerel in oil and sauces. Comparable as a European tunacanner with branded and private label offerings across retail channels.
• King Oscar: King Oscar is a Norway-based branded canned seafood producer specializing in sardines, mackerel, and tuna. Directly comparable as a multi-market branded tunacanner with premium positioning and export-led distribution.
• Crown Prince (Ocean Brands): Crown Prince is a U.S. branded seafood canner offering tuna, sardines, and shellfish for retail and foodservice. Comparable as a multi-category canned seafood manufacturer with branded and private label capabilities.
• StarKist: StarKist is one of the leading U.S. canned tuna brands producing tuna in oil, water, and pouches across multiple SKUs. Closely comparable as a branded canned tuna manufacturer with private label capabilities targeting retail and foodservice channels.
• Century Tuna: Century Tuna is a leading Asian canned tuna brand (Philippines), offering chunk and shredded tuna in oil, water, and pouches. Comparable as a multi-format branded and private label tunacanner with similar end-market channels (retail, foodservice, export).
• Rügen Fisch (Maritime Food): Rügen Fisch is Germany's leading fish processor producing canned seafood including herring, mackerel, and sardines. Comparable as a large-scale European canned seafood manufacturer with strong retail private label partnerships.
• Bumble Bee Seafoods: Bumble Bee is a major North American canned tuna and seafood producer offering chunk and solid tuna in various pack mediums. Directly comparable as a branded and private label canned seafood manufacturer in the same product category.

Broad incumbents

• Thai Union Group: Thai Union Group is the world's largest canned tuna company (Chicken of the Sea, John West, SEALECT, Mareblu brands). Directly comparable as a vertically integrated tuna canner with global private label B2B operations and significant North African footprint through Mareblu.
• Bolton Group (Rio Mare): Bolton Group owns Italian tuna brand Rio Mare and Saupiquet, positioning it as a multi-brand European canned seafood incumbent. Comparable through its tunacanning portfolio and European private label distribution networks relevant to BK Food's export ambitions.

Others

• Tri Marine Group: Tri Marine is a vertically integrated tuna supplier (sourcing, processing, and supply) with private label operations. Comparable as a tuna industry counterpart — adjacent as a supplier/processor rather than direct branded retail competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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