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StarKist

Tuna brand

StarKist Tuna is a brand of tuna produced by StarKist Co., an American company formerly based in Pittsburgh's North Shore that is now wholly owned by Dongwon Industries of South Korea. It was purchased by Dongwon from the American food manufacturer Del Monte Foods on June 24, 2008, for slightly more than $300 million.2 It was founded by Martin J. Bogdanovich.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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StarKist Tuna is a brand of tuna produced by StarKist Co., an American company formerly based in Pittsburgh's North Shore that is now wholly owned by Dongwon Industries of South Korea. It was purchased by Dongwon from the American food manufacturer Del Monte Foods on June 24, 2008, for slightly more than $300 million.2

The story

Founded by Martin J. Bogdanovich in 1917.1

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Timeline

  1. 1917Founded Founded1

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