Where Does Starkist Get Their Tuna From?

Where is your tuna caught and packed? All our tuna is wild caught in the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean. The majority of our tuna is produced in American Samoa (which is a territory of the United States), Ecuador or Senegal. A few of our products are manufactured in Thailand.

Is StarKist Tuna owned by China?

StarKist Tuna is a brand of tuna produced by StarKist Co., an American company formerly based in Pittsburgh’s North Shore that is now wholly owned by Dongwon Industries of South Korea. It was purchased by Dongwon from the American food manufacturer Del Monte Foods on June 24, 2008, for slightly more than $300 million.

Is StarKist tuna ethically sourced?

“StarKist is proud to be the industry leader and consumers can be assured that all of our wild-caught tuna and salmon products are responsibly sourced and certified.

Is StarKist tuna farm raised?

Every pouch is hand-inspected. All StarKist® Tuna is wild caught. We do not use farm-raised tuna. StarKist Co. is committed to protecting dolphins and was the first company to adopt a dolphin-safe policy in April 1990.

Does StarKist tuna come from Korea?

StarKist, once a unit of San Francisco-based Del Monte Foods, is now owned by South Korea’s Dongwon Industries. The title papers for Pittsburgh-based StarKist went to Dongwon two years ago for $363 million.

What brand of tuna is made in the USA?

American Tuna
This brand is highly rated by Greenpeace for their pole and line caught products and support of ocean conservation. Traceable from sea to can, the brand was founded by 6 pole and line fishing families and supports local, small-scale fishing and processing in the US.

Is StarKist Tuna healthy?

Best Overall Tuna: StarKist Albacore White Tuna in Water
StarKist albacore was juicy and bright with just the right level of salt. Packed in water, this brand is super healthy—it has 17 grams of protein, 60% of your vitamin 12 for the day and is just 80 calories per package.

Which tuna brand is most ethical?

Wild Planet
#1 Wild Planet
A go-to eco-brand, topping the ranks for its dedication to ensuring its tuna products are sustainable and responsible.

What is the healthiest tuna fish to buy?

Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the FDA and EPA. Canned white and yellowfin tuna are higher in mercury, but still okay to eat. Bigeye tuna should be avoided completely, but that species isn’t used for canned tuna anyway.

Does StarKist tuna have dolphin in it?

“StarKist does not purchase any tuna caught in association with dolphins,” the spokesperson said, and “condemns the use of indiscriminate fishing methods that trap dolphins, whales, and other marine life along with the intended catch of fish.”

Which brand of tuna is best?

• Best Overall: Ortiz Bonito del Norte.
• Best Budget: Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna.
• Best No Draining: American Tuna No Salt Added Wild Albacore Tuna.
• Best Pouched: Sea Fare Pacific Wild Albacore Tuna.
• Best Oil-Packed in Jars: Tonnino Tuna Ventresca in Olive Oil.
• Best Locally Sourced: CS Fishery Line-Caught Albacore.

Why is canned tuna not healthy?

The tuna sandwich is a lunchbox staple. But several species of tuna — like other large ocean fish — contain higher-than-average amounts of mercury, a highly toxic metal that can cause severe health effects.

Which tuna brand has the least mercury?

Safe Catch Elite Tuna
Safe Catch Elite Tuna, simply the lowest mercury tuna of any brand.

Is Korean canned tuna better?

Something about Korean canned tuna is just better than the American stuff. You can also find different flavors of Korean canned tuna- regular, spicy pepper, curry, kimchi, and a few others.

Where does Bumblebee tuna come from?

Image courtesy of Greenpeace. Bumble Bee gets its skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) from purse seiners, which enclose all the fish in an area in a large net that’s drawn tight at the top and bottom.

Which is healthier tuna or albacore?

However, it has two significant differences. Albacore is a better source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than other tunas, a healthier choice that is good for one’s heart and even fights certain types of cancer.

What is the safest tuna to eat?

The Bottom Line
You can eat skipjack and light canned tuna alongside other low-mercury fish a few times each week, but should limit or avoid albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna.

Which tuna has the most mercury?

Albacore tuna
Albacore tuna is a larger species and contains higher levels of mercury. Canned white albacore tuna typically contains about 0.32 parts per million of mercury. Canned light tuna contains about 0.12 parts per million of mercury.

Is there any tuna processed in USA?

American Tuna was the first MSC-labeled canned tuna in the U.S. and has been recognized on multiple media platforms as the most trustworthy canned tuna available, anywhere. American Tuna utilizes 100% of the Albacore Tuna we process.

Does StarKist tuna have a lot of mercury in it?

All StarKist Tuna is well below FDA’s 1ppm. We follow a robust testing policy in all of our plants and can assure you that StarKist Tuna is safe to eat and falls well below FDA’s stringent requirements.

Is pouch tuna healthier than canned?

Not only is it lower in sodium and other additives, it’s a good source of omega-3 fats and a great way to add protein to your lunch! Compared to canned fish, the vacuum-sealed pouches also have a fresher flavor and texture.