Chicken Of The Sea Introduces New Infusions™ Tuna Offering For Healthy And Delicious On-The-Go Meals

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken of the Sea^® has begun the national roll-out of  Infusions™, a resealable, single-serve recyclable cup of wild-caught tuna with a built-in fork perfect for a convenient meal or snack. Available in four flavors, Lemon & Thyme, Sundried Tomato, Thai Chili, and Basil, each cup contains 20-22 grams of protein. Infusions is non-GMO, gluten-free, preservative-free, and low in sugar.

Infusions was created to meet the evolving needs of on-the-go millennials living modern lifestyles and aspiring to healthier habits. Made with high-quality, tender tuna chunks infused with extra virgin olive oil, herbs and spices, Infusions offers consumers both a delicious and convenient snack or mini-meal. The Infusions convenient packaging, complete with built-in fork, also gives consumers the opportunity to take tuna wherever they go. Consumers can find Infusions in the at their local grocery store and online.

"Infusions fulfills consumers' unmet need for on-the-go snacks that are not only delicious, but also high in protein, low in sugar, and conveniently packaged," said Patty Essick, Director of Innovation, Chicken of the Sea International. "Infusions aims to bring tuna to the forefront of healthy eating by pairing high protein with savory flavors and convenience. Never before has a tuna product been created specifically for those who are constantly on the go but also want to maintain healthy eating habits."

"Sixty-five percent of US households buy tuna in a can and/or pouch and appreciate both the convenience and healthy nutrition of these products. However, the occasions on which they are consumed are very limited to traditional norms – lunch time, in a sandwich, or as a back-up. The category has lacked exciting innovation to expand its usage occasions," said Diego Isaza, Vice President Marketing, Chicken of the Sea. "I'm confident that Infusions will revolutionize the way consumers think of canned or pouch tuna. Infusions definitely takes taste and convenience to the next level. It will become a great, 'go-to' option for people who want to enjoy a high protein and tasty snack that fits well with their busy lives and can be enjoyed anywhere and at any time."

Infusions is currently available in major grocery chains, including Meijer & Jewel, Vons, Albertsons, Costco, Safeway, Gelson's, Harris Teeter, Publix, Walmart and Kroger. The product is also available on Amazon and Walmart.com.

For more information on Infusions please visit https://chickenofthesea.com/products/infusions.

About Chicken of the Sea
Founded in 1914, Chicken of the Sea (COS) is a leading provider of healthy, delicious and responsibly sourced seafood, offering not only a robust product line but the recipes and meal-planning insights needed to inspire seafood lovers to greater culinary creativity. The company provides tuna, salmon, clams, crab, oysters, shrimp, mackerel, kipper snacks and sardines in cans, cups and pouches as well as innovative new products consistent with seafood's growing status as a healthy "new" protein choice in America.

Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., COS uses responsible fishing practices to source its seafood products from around the world, and packages them at a state-of-the-art processing facility in Lyons, Georgia, as well as at third-party facilities. The company is led by a team of industry veterans with more than 300 years of collective experience in the packaged seafood industry.

For information on Chicken of the Sea, including recipes, serving suggestions and nutritional and meal-planning insights as well as information on the latest new Chicken of the Sea products, go to www.chickenofthesea.com.

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About Thai Union PCL
Thai Union Group PCL. is the world's seafood leader bringing high quality, healthy, tasty and innovative seafood products to customers across the world for more than 40 years.

Today, Thai Union is regarded as the world's largest producer of shelf-stable tuna products with annual sales exceeding THB 135 billion (US$ 4.03 billion) and a global workforce of over 49,000 people who are dedicated to pioneering sustainable, innovative seafood products.

The company's global brand portfolio includes market-leading international brands such as Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, King Oscar, and Rügen Fisch and Thai-leading brands SEALECT, Fisho, Qfresh, Monori, Bellotta and Marvo.

As a company committed to innovation and globally responsible behavior, Thai Union is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and a founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). In 2015, Thai Union introduced its SeaChange^® sustainability strategy.

Thai Union's on-going work on sustainability issues was recognized by its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Emerging Markets (DJSI) in 2014. In 2018, Thai Union was rated No. 1 in the Food Products Industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, being listed for the fifth straight year. Thai Union is also part of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index and the winner of many awards for its leading work on sustainability.

SOURCE Chicken of the Sea