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Young Choi Named StarKist President & CEO

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

RESTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist today announced that Mr. Young Choi has been named the new President & CEO, StarKist Co.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist today announced that Mr. Young Choi has been named the new President & CEO, StarKist Co.
  • Chae-Ung Um, the outgoing President & CEO, has decided to pursue new professional opportunities.
  • Before joining StarKist, Choi held various finance executive positions with SPC Group and Tesco in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea from December 2007 to April 2022.
  • Prior to that, Choi worked as a certified public accountant for Deloitte in both South Korea and the United States from 1998 to November 2007.

StarKist® Introduces New Nutritious and Convenient Protein Products

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

RESTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist® Co., a socially responsible company committed to enriching lives through a variety of nutritious and convenient protein options, is excited to introduce its latest new product innovations for StarKist Tuna and Chicken Creations® Pouches, and StarKist Lunch-To-Go® Kits.

Key Points: 
  • "At StarKist, we've always been dedicated to not only offering the highest quality products but also innovating with tuna, salmon and chicken to meet the growing consumer demand for nutritious, convenient and flavorful protein options," said Tom Aslin, Vice President of Marketing & Innovation at StarKist.
  • "Our new products in the 'Creations' Pouch and 'Lunch-To-Go' Kit line embody this commitment, bringing convenience and lean protein without sacrificing taste."
  • The newest protein pouch additions to StarKist's Chicken Creations® line were created to be enjoyed straight from the pouch or as an addition to your easy meals.
  • Visit www.StarKist.com or follow @StarKistCharlie on Instagram and X and @StarKist on Facebook for more information on the latest products or to find recipes and delicious, lean protein offerings.

Green Giant® Supports No Kid Hungry By Hosting Friendsgiving Feast for Beloved Food Brand Mascots

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Giant®, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families, announced today a Friendsgiving campaign in support of No Kid Hungry. Green Giant®, Little Green Sprout®, Ernie L. Fudge®, Charlie® the Tuna, Pillsbury Doughboy™, Lucky Charms™ Lucky the Leprechaun, Cheerios™ Buzz Bee, and Mr. Peanut® brand mascots came together to share a festive Friendsgiving meal. Each brand mascot brought a favorite holiday recipe to the table, which the Green Giant® brand has combined into a free digital cookbook. Beginning today, consumers can visit GreenGiantFriendsgiving.com to download the cookbook and view behind-the-scenes images and videos of the beloved mascots coming together for a memorable Friendsgiving celebration at the farm. 

Key Points: 
  • Each brand mascot brought a favorite holiday recipe to the table, which the Green Giant® brand has combined into a free digital cookbook.
  • To mark the iconic Friendsgiving feast, the Green Giant® brand has pledged a donation to No Kid Hungry to help make sure kids across the country have access to three healthy meals a day.
  • Consumers interested in hosting their own Friendsgiving celebrations can sign up with No Kid Hungry to turn their events into fundraisers, too, and receive tools and ideas to help raise funds for No Kid Hungry.
  • For more information, or to sign up to host your own Friendsgiving fundraiser to benefit No Kid Hungry, please visit GreenGiantFriendsgiving.com.

CMX1 Evolves its Brand Position and Expands its Offerings for Enterprise Businesses

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CMX1, the leading provider of enterprise, cloud-based quality, risk, and compliance management solutions for the world's most trusted brands, is launching a brand refresh and expanded offerings to scale its solutions into new global markets. After more than a decade of successfully partnering with the food industry's largest and most trusted brands on their food quality & safety programs, CMX1 is building on its proven platform to bring an expanded suite of operational excellence and supply chain management solutions to help enterprise businesses from any industry better harness their quality, risk, safety, and compliance challenges.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CMX1 , the leading provider of enterprise, cloud-based quality, risk, and compliance management solutions for the world's most trusted brands, is launching a brand refresh and expanded offerings to scale its solutions into new global markets.
  • The company's brand refresh entails a new website , updated logo and brand names, and a new company mission.
  • With this new mission comes the change of the company name from "CMX" to "CMX1" and an updated name of X1 for the company's no-code platform.
  • "In the food and hospitality industries alone, we already have users in over 160 countries and support over 30 languages.

Employee Appreciation the Focus of StarKist® Samoa's 60th Anniversary Celebrations

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

RESTON, Va., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co. is proud to announce the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of its StarKist Samoa facility in American Samoa. While the StarKist Samoa team has been conducting anniversary activities over the year, the celebration will culminate with a special weekend of festivities. The focus of these events is to shine a spotlight on the dedicated workforce of more than 2,300 at StarKist Samoa.

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  • The focus of these events is to shine a spotlight on the dedicated workforce of more than 2,300 at StarKist Samoa.
  • As the largest private sector employer in American Samoa, StarKist Samoa is taking significant steps to show its appreciation.
  • A variety of activities are planned in honor of the 60th Anniversary, including:
    On Friday, September 1, StarKist employees will receive a day off in honor of the 60th Anniversary.
  • These contributions were made possible through the proceeds of the StarKist 60th Anniversary Golf Tournament held on August 19, 2023.

StarKist® Partners with Feed the Children and Feed the 479 for Special Event Benefiting 400 Families in Northwest Arkansas

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

ROGERS, Ark., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient proteins, partnered with Feed the Children and Feed the 479 today to bring hunger relief to 400 families living in Northwest Arkansas's Benton County. 

Key Points: 
  • According to Travis Arnold, President and CEO of Feed the Children, "The StarKist partnership means so very much to Feed the Children, and more importantly, to the families we serve.
  • Our partners are a critical part of providing compassionate support to those who are facing tough decisions about how to care for their families."
  • "With the help of StarKist and Feed the Children, today's event will help to bridge that gap and serve those families who could use a little extra help."
  • Also speaking at the event were: Mayor Stephanie Orman, The City of Bentonville; Tom Jenkins, Fire Chief, The City of Rogers.

StarKist® Partners with Feed the Children and Cornerstones for Special Event Benefiting 400 Families in Northern Virginia

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

RESTON, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient proteins, partnered with Feed the Children and Cornerstones today to bring hunger relief to 400 families living along Northern Virginia's Dulles Corridor. 

Key Points: 
  • "Hunger and food insecurity are pervasive issues that affect communities everywhere, including right here in Reston.
  • According to Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children, "Children cannot thrive unless their basic needs are met.
  • Partners like StarKist and Cornerstones are vital to our mission as we continue to serve the families who need us most."
  • Something like today's wonderful event puts food directly in the hands of families, and it's honestly life changing."

If you purchased Canned or Pouched Tuna directly from Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, or Thai Union Group between June 1, 2011 and July 31, 2015, you may be affected by an ongoing litigation

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Friday, March 24, 2023

A settlement was reached with Tri-Union Seafoods LLC d/b/a Chicken of the Sea and Thai Union Group PCL (collectively, "Settling Defendants" and, together with the "Non-Settling Defendants," "Defendants").

Key Points: 
  • A settlement was reached with Tri-Union Seafoods LLC d/b/a Chicken of the Sea and Thai Union Group PCL (collectively, "Settling Defendants" and, together with the "Non-Settling Defendants," "Defendants").
  • The claims deadline for that settlement with the Settling Defendants has passed and payments will be distributed at an appropriate time in the future.
  • The Court has indicated that it intends to set dates for the trial in the near future.
  • You do not have to attend the trial if you remain in the Litigation Class and do not exclude yourself.

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

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

RESTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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, Procurement Strategy, Digital Procurement Transformation & General Procurement.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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, Procurement Strategy, Digital Procurement Transformation & General Procurement.
  • Mr. Um's first day will be November 1, 2022, and he will be President & CEO, StarKist, on January 1, 2023.
  • An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce single-serve pouch products, which include StarKist Tuna Creations, Salmon Creations and Chicken Creations.
  • As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability.

StarKist® Introduces New StarKist® Smart Bowls™

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

RESTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient and portable proteins, has announced its newest innovation: StarKist® Smart Bowls™. New StarKist® Smart Bowls™ feature perfectly seasoned grains and hearty vegetables with wild-caught tuna, all in a convenient, single-serve pouch. Smart Bowls™ are available in four delicious flavor varieties, including Latin Citrus, Spicy Pepper, Tomato Basil, and Zesty Lemon.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient and portable proteins, has announced its newest innovation: StarKist Smart Bowls.
  • New StarKist Smart Bowls feature perfectly seasoned grains and hearty vegetables with wild
    caught tuna, all in a convenient, single-serve pouch.
  • The launch of StarKist Smart Bowls is another example of how StarKist is continuing to expand beyond its well-known tuna product line to become a convenient healthy protein company."
  • StarKist Smart Bowls are big on flavor and are available in four delicious varieties:
    StarKist Smart Bowls Latin Citrus - Quinoa & Beans with Tuna Pouches: Features classic wild-caught light tuna, plus quinoa, white beans, sweet corn, and a touch of lime and cilantro.