# 1 on Seafood Stewardship Index
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
Top 2 on Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 4 years
Gold Class distinction in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2021
Sustainability Disclosure Award 2021 from Thaipat Institute
Where to Buy
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- Chunk Light Tuna in Water
- Chunk Light Tuna in Oil
- Albacore Premium Tuna in Water
- Pink Salmon, Skinless & Boneless
- Pink Salmon, 25% Less Sodium
- Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Packet, Skinless & Boneless
- Wild-Caught Sardines in Water
- Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Wild-Caught Sardines in Oil, Lightly Smoked
- Whole Oysters
- Fancy Smoked Oysters in Oil
- Lump Crabmeat
- White Crabmeat
- Crab Cakes
- Whole Baby Clams
- Chopped Clams
- Chub Mackerel in Brine
- Mackerel Fillet in Soybean Oil
- Perfectly Crisp Shrimp
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Garlic & Spinach
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Jalapeno
- Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 25% Less Sodium
- Albacore Premium Tuna in Oil
- Albacore Premium Tuna in Water, No Salt Added
- Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water
- Infusions Basil Tuna
- Infusions Lemon & Thyme Tuna
- Infusions Thai Chili Tuna
- Infusions Garlic & Herb Tuna
- Infusions Cracked Black Pepper Tuna
- Wild Catch Premium Albacore Tuna
- Wild Catch Premium Ahi Yellowfin Tuna
- Light Tuna in Water Packet
- Albacore White Tuna in Water Packet
- To-Go Cups – Chunk Light Tuna in Water
- Sardines in Mustard Sauce
- Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce
- Mediterranean Style Sardines
- Wild-Caught Sardines in Lemon Sauce
- Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Low Sodium
- Wild-Caught Pink Salmon with Lemon Pepper
- Wild-Caught Pink Salmon with Lemon & Chive
- Wild-Caught Pink Salmon with Cracked Pepper
- Wild-Caught Smoked Salmon
- Pink Salmon, Traditional Style
- Red Salmon, Traditional Style
- Wild Catch Premium Alaskan Salmon
- 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
- 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
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Wonton
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