StarKist Co. Headquarters Move to Equitable Gas Building on Pittsburgh's North Shore

PITTSBURGH, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a leading producer, distributor and marketer of shelf-stable seafood products in the United States, announced today that the company is now operating from its new headquarters in the Equitable Gas Building (225 North Shore Drive) on Pittsburgh's North Shore. More than 70 StarKist employees will make the move from Del Monte Center this week.

"At StarKist we are committed to Pittsburgh and committed to growing our business in this great city. We currently have approximately 70 employees, but plan on expanding to 115 employees in 2010," said Donald J. Binotto, President and CEO, StarKist Co. "We needed the room to grow and we are thrilled to be relocating our headquarters on the fourth floor of the Equitable Gas Building."

According to Binotto, StarKist will be occupying 32,000 square feet in the building, which is almost double the space they had in the Del Monte Center building. The Equitable Gas Building's amenities include an employee fitness center, a test kitchen for product development, stunning views and easy access to the river-side trails.

"We are thrilled that our friends at StarKist have made a long-term commitment to Pittsburgh's North Shore.  It is great for our city and on behalf of Continental Real Estate Companies, we would like to welcome the StarKist family to our building," Mike Hudec, Vice President of Development, Continental Real Estate Companies.

About StarKist

StarKist Co. is a leading producer, distributor and marketer of shelf-stable seafood products in the United States. A category leader in innovation, StarKist was the first brand to introduce the StarKist Flavor Fresh Pouch®; StarKist Tuna Creations®, a line of lightly marinated tuna; and, a dolphin-safe policy. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a 65-year tradition of quality, innovation and consumer trust and is well known for its charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, who swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. For more information on the Company, visit starkist.com. StarKist Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dongwon Group.

SOURCE StarKist Co.