Starkist Tuna is a product created by the Del Monte Food Corporation. It is now owned by Dongwan Industries. They acquired the brand in 2008 as a wholly owned subsidiary. The product was created 65 years ago in 1945. It's most famously known for creating the icon of "Charlie the Tuna." in a series of very popular television ads.
At least since 1961 as that's when their mascot, charlie the tuna, was created. Del Monte foods, the previous owner of starkist, began in 1892, so it cannot be older than that.
This tuna making company was established in 1961. So they have been in business for 65 years and in 1961 the company brought in the known brand icon of Starkist Charlie the Tuna. Starkist is considered a domestic tuna manufacturer. This product is considered 'dolphin safe'. It is also considered low-cost and good tasting as well.
