Listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 10 consecutive years, 2023
A Brief History of Chicken of the Sea®
1914: Where It All Started
Fun fact: The brand you now know as Chicken of the Sea began life as Van Camp Seafood in 1914.
1930: An Iconic Brand is Born
The first Chicken of the Sea-branded products appeared on store shelves about sixteen years after the company was founded. (In the early 1900s, tuna fishermen used to joke that white albacore was “the chicken of the sea” because of its mild flavor and light color. If you’ve ever wondered where our name comes from, now you know!)
1952: Meet the Mermaid
Chicken of the Sea’s iconic mermaid mascot debuted in 1952 and has been a beloved part of our brand ever since. She was modeled after Grace Lee Whitney, who played Yeoman Janice Rand on Star Trek: The Original Series.
1990: For the Love of Dolphins
An industry pioneer in dolphin-safe fishing practices, we initiated “The Mermaid Cares: Dolphin-Safe Policy” in 1990. This policy requires all of our seafood to be dolphin-safe.
2009: Partners in Sustainability
Chicken of the Sea is a founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), which has been active since 2009. ISSF partners are dedicated to protecting the oceans for future generations.
2011: Transparency in Reporting
Every year since 2011, we’ve relased an annual Sustainability Report to share our environmental and social impacts and develop roadmaps for future initiatives.
2014: Celebrating 100 Years of Good
To celebrate our 100th birthday, we donated $1 million to 100 nonprofit organizations and people who work to improve their communities.
Awards &
Leadership
Gold Class distinction in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2021
Sustainability Disclosure Award 2021 from Thaipat Institute
Where to Buy
Use our product locator to find the perfect salmon, tuna, crab or other seafood products from Chicken of the Sea.
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- Packet Up! White Tuna Salad Kit
- Packet Up! Pink Salmon Salad Kit
- Mix it Up! Cheesy Tuna Casserole Kit
- Wild Caught Light Tuna in Spring Water Packet
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, OLD BAY Seasoning
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, Chili Lime
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, Dill Tuna Salad
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, Lemon Garlic
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, Sweet & Spicy
- Wild Caught Albacore Tuna in Spring Water Packet
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon in Spring Water Packet
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon in Spring Water Packet, Low Sodium
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Lemon Pepper
- Wild Caught Smoked Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Natural Wood Smoke
- Wild Caught Smoked Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Maple Smokehouse Flavor
- Wild Caught Sardines in Water
- Wild Caught Sardines in Olive Oil
- Wild Caught Sardines in Oil, Lightly Smoked
- Wild Caught Sardines, Mediterranean Style
- Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Water
- Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 25% Less Sodium
- Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Oil
- Wild Caught Solid White Pure Tuna, No Drain
- Wild Caught Solid White Pure Tuna, No Drain, Low Sodium
- Wild Caught Solid White Premium Albacore Tuna in Water
- Wild Caught Solid White Premium Albacore Tuna in Water, Low Sodium
- Wild Caught Solid White Premium Albacore Tuna in Water, No Salt Added
- Wild Caught Solid White Premium Albacore Tuna in Oil
- Wild Caught Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water
- Wild Caught Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water, Low Sodium
- Wild Caught Solid Yellowfin Pure Tuna, No Drain
- Wild Caught Chunk Yellowfin Tuna in Vegetable Oil
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon, Skinless & Boneless
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon, 25% Less Sodium
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon, Traditional Style
- Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Red Salmon, Traditional Style
- Wild Caught White Crabmeat
- Wild Caught Lump Crabmeat
- Imitation Crabmeat in Brine Packet
- Wild Caught Chopped Clams
- Whole Baby Clams
- Smoked Baby Clams in Oil Packet
- Wild Caught Chub Mackerel in Brine
- Wild Caught Mackerel Fillet in Oil Packet
- Wild Caught Mackerel in Oil Packet
- Whole Oysters
- Fancy Smoked Oysters in Oil
- Smoked Oysters in Oil Packet
- Wild Caught Sardines in Lemon Sauce
- Wild Caught Sardines in Mustard Sauce
- Wild Caught Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce
- Wild Caught Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce Packet
- Wild Caught Sardines in Oil with Natural Smoke Flavor Packet
- Perfectly Crisp Shrimp
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Garlic & Spinach
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Jalapeno
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Wonton
- Infusions Basil Tuna
- Infusions Lemon & Thyme Tuna
- Infusions Thai Chili Tuna
- Infusions Garlic & Herb Tuna
- Infusions Cracked Black Pepper Tuna
- Wild Caught Pink Salmon with Lemon & Chive
- To-Go Cups – Chunk Light Tuna in Water
- Crab Cakes
- Blue Swimming Crab – Lump
- Blue Swimming Crab – Super Lump
- Blue Swimming Crab – Jumbo Lump
- Blue Swimming Crab – Backfin
- Blue Swimming Crab – Colossal
- Blue Swimming Crab – Claw
- Blue Swimming Crab – Special
- Responsibly Raised Shrimp, Cooked, Extra Large
- Responsibly Raised Shrimp, Uncooked, Extra Large
- Responsibly Raised Shrimp, Uncooked, Jumbo
- Responsibly Raised Shrimp, Uncooked, Medium
- Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail-On Shrimp
- Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp
- Raw Shell On, Easy to Peel Shrimp
- Easy Grillers Uncooked Shrimp
- Cooked Peeled & Deveined Tail-On Shrimp
- Cooked Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp
A JINGLE FOR THE GENERATIONS
“Ask any mermaid you happen to see, what’s the best tuna? Chicken of the Sea!” Our original brand jingle debuted on TV in 1966. And though we’ve remade it several times over the years, the tune has endured as one of the more memorable jingles of all time.
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