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.

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!

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!

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! The look of the packaging design may vary.

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.

The 65-year old StarKist brand has two processing facilities in Ecuador in addition to the one just inspected in American Samoa. Mercury content of canned tuna frequently comes up as a food safety issue. The problem is that mercury can accumulate in the body.

Takeaway. Certain types of tuna are high in mercury, which can have harmful effects on health in high amounts or in certain populations. For most healthy adults, it's recommended to consume at least 2 servings of fish per week, which can include tuna.

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!

NFI said that the mercury levels we found were well below the limit that the FDA allows in canned tuna and said these products are safe to consume. StarKist and Chicken of the Sea said their tuna products are monitored for mercury and meet this FDA limit.