Our “Light” tuna is primarily skipjack or yellowfin. Our “White” tuna is albacore tuna. All StarKist Tuna and salmon are wild caught fish.

The familiar Star-Kist Company traces its origins to 1918 on Terminal Island when it was founded as the French Sardine Company by Yugoslavian immigrant Martin J. Bogdanovich. By 1952, the renamed Star-Kist Tuna Cannery's new Main Plant held the distinction of being the single-largest cannery in the world.

Bottomline. Canned tuna is a healthy lean protein that is full of nutrients that are good for your heart, mind, and body! This pantry staple is something you can feel good about adding to your meals or enjoying as a snack a few times a week so go ahead and dive right in!

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a leading producer, distributor and marketer of shelf-stable seafood products in the United States, announced today the launch of its single serve StarKist Tuna Creations® line.

All pouches are Soy Free, Gluten Free and Dolphin safe. ADD VARIETY TO YOUR DIET: Tuna is a wholesome choice for a snack or meal. StarKist Tuna Creations Variety Pack is lightly seasoned wild caught tuna that is ready to enjoy on a salad, in a sandwich, on crackers, or even straight from the pouch!

Protein - Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues. It helps us build muscles, stay energized and feel full. Most seafood is low in fat, so it's a great protein choice. One single-serve pouch of StarKist Tuna (2.6 oz) has 17g of protein; it's a great option as a snack after working out!

Chae-Ung Um, President & CEO An industry innovator with more than 4,000 employees globally, StarKist headquarters are located in Reston, VA, along with the company executive leadership team and more than 70 employees.

StarKist is a global tuna brand with 100 years of history. It accounts for 46% of market share in room temperature tuna products in the U.S. StarKist has become a member of Dongwon Group in 2008, continuing its growth every year led by innovation in production technology and management efficiency.

With 70 calories and 15g of protein, this nutrient-dense tuna pouch is the perfect fit for today's active lifestyle. It also works well with Mediterranean, Weight Watchers, Keto, and Paleo diet plans. Enjoy in a wrap, pita or right from the pouch - just tear, eat and go!

Protein - Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues. It helps us build muscles, stay energized and feel full. Most seafood is low in fat, so it's a great protein choice. One single-serve pouch of StarKist Tuna (2.6 oz) has 17g of protein; it's a great option as a snack after working out!

With 70 calories and 15g of protein, this nutrient-dense tuna pouch is the perfect fit for today's active lifestyle. It also works well with Mediterranean, Weight Watchers, Keto, and Paleo diet plans. Enjoy in a wrap, pita or right from the pouch - just tear, eat and go!

FDA testing has shown that canned light meat tuna has an average of 0.1 parts per million (ppm) and that Albacore (white meat) tuna has an average of 0.35 ppm. StarKist has appropriate testing procedures in place to ensure that both our light meat canned and white meat canned tuna are well below the FDA limit of 1 ppm.