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Michelle Faist,
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Michelle.Faist@StarKist.com

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

Current News

Chae-Ung Um Named StarKist President & CEO, as of January 1, 2023

Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 12:57 AM

StarKist today announced that Mr. Chae-Ung Um has been named the new Co-President & CEO, StarKist Co. Mr. Um joins StarKist from LG Electronics where he was Corporate Senior Vice President,...

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StarKist® Introduces New StarKist® Smart Bowls™

Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 3:13 PM

Inspired by the popularity of grain bowls, a smart combination of grains, vegetables, and tuna which are fully cooked and ready to enjoy straight from a convenient pouch. RESTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2022...

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STARKIST CO. HONORS KOREAN WAR VETERANS

Saturday, September 10, 2022, 6:54 PM

Nearly 80 Korean War Veterans to Attend Reception that Honors Veterans of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir and are known as 'The Chosin Few' ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist...

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StarKist® Partners with Feed the Children and Cornerstones for Special Event Benefiting 400 Families in Northern Virginia During Hungriest Year in Modern History

Thursday, June 23, 2022, 7:38 PM

Families to receive food and essentials as part of Summer Food Distribution program RESTON, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a socially responsible company that empowers people to...

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StarKist Opens its New Corporate Headquarters in Reston, VA

Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 2:00 PM

New Location Positions the Seafood and Chicken Company for Future Growth RESTON, Va., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co. today opened its corporate and administrative headquarters in...

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Charlie® The Tuna O-fish-ially Turns 60-Years Young

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 8:20 PM

Legendary StarKist® mascot Charlie® the Tuna has been winning over consumers with his good taste for 60 years. The brand is commemorating the occasion with a celebration that features a special...

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StarKist® Launches NEW StarKist® Premium White Chicken - The First No-Drain Chicken in a Single-Serve Pouch

Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 12:30 PM

StarKist Co. has announced its newest innovation, StarKist® Premium White Chicken, the first fully-cooked, no-draining required chicken in a convenient single-serve pouch. Available in two varieties,

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Governor Northam Announces StarKist Co. to Relocate Headquarters from Pittsburgh to Fairfax County

Thursday, June 10, 2021, 8:29 PM

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that StarKist Co., a leading seafood and chicken producer in the United States, will invest $3.6 million to relocate its corporate and...

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Feed the Children and StarKist® Partner to Serve 400 Evansville Families

Thursday, June 10, 2021, 4:00 PM

Feed the Children and StarKist® are joining forces to provide food and essentials to 400 families in the Evansville area from 5 to 7 p.m. June 10 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church (2300 Washington...

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StarKist® Sourcing 100% of its Tuna and Salmon from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) Fisheries

Thursday, April 22, 2021, 2:00 PM

StarKist Co. announced today that it has achieved a goal to source 100% of its tuna and salmon from sustainable sources. All tuna and salmon procured by StarKist® are purchased from third-party...

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