American Tuna Turns Up the Flavor with New Jalapeno and Garlic Albacore

Premium Albacore meets bold new flavors as the American tuna brand expands its lineup with two new pantry-ready varieties

SAN DIEGO, CA — Great tuna doesn't need much. But sometimes it needs a little jalapeño. Or garlic.

American Tuna, known for its premium Wild Albacore caught one fish at a time and cooked once in its own natural juices, is expanding its lineup with Tuna with Jalapeño and Tuna with Garlic, two new varieties designed to bring more flavor to the pantry without compromising the quality of the fish.

 

Both start with the same Albacore that defines American Tuna: wild-caught by American pole-and-line fishermen, hand-cut and packed raw into the can. The sealed can is then cooked once, allowing the tuna to cook in its own natural juices rather than being cooked separately and packed with added water or broth.

 

The result is a moist, meaty tuna with a clean seafood flavor and natural richness. The new varieties add flavor to that foundation: Jalapeño brings a lively peppery kick, while Garlic delivers savory, aromatic depth.

 

“The Albacore is still the star. Jalapeño and Garlic simply give people two more ways to enjoy it,” said

Joshua Graves, General Manager of American Tuna.

 

TWO NEW WAYS TO OPEN A CAN

 

Tuna with Jalapeño A combination of premium Albacore and jalapeño delivers a bright, spicy note that works straight from the can or folded into tuna salad, tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches and dips.

 

Tuna with Garlic Garlic adds a savory, aromatic layer to the Albacore, creating an easy starting point for pasta, toast, salads, sandwiches or simple pantry meals.

 

Neither requires a complicated recipe. Open the can, add it to a meal or eat it straight from the tin.

 

THE ORIGINALS ARE STILL THE STARS

 

The new flavors join American Tuna's established lineup of Tuna with Sea Salt and Tuna No Salt Added, two of the brand's core varieties and everyday pantry staples.

 

For consumers looking for a more distinctive preparation, Smoked Albacore Tuna with Olive Oil adds a smoky dimension to the same premium Albacore, while the 3.5-ounce Sea Salt and No Salt Added cans offer a smaller format.

 

Together, the lineup is designed to cover everything from a straightforward tuna salad to a quick snack, elevated appetizer or more creative meal.

 

American Tuna's approach starts long before the can reaches the pantry. Its Albacore is caught one fish at a time using pole-and-line fishing, and each can is traceable back to the U.S.-flagged fishing vessel where the tuna was caught.

 

The fish is hand-cut and packed raw before being cooked once, in the sealed can, in its own natural juices. With no added water or broth, the process allows the tuna's natural oils, flavor and texture to remain part of the finished product.

 

American Tuna was named the winner in America's Test Kitchen's blind tasting of nationally available solid white tuna, recognition that helped establish the brand as a premium alternative in the tuna aisle.

 

The new flavors also arrive as tinned seafood continues to move beyond the traditional tuna sandwich. American Tuna's cans can be served as part of a snack board, opened alongside crackers and vegetables, incorporated into pasta or salads, or used as the protein in a quick weeknight meal.

For gifting, the brand offers tinned seafood gift sets and collections through its website, providing an easy introduction to the full range for seafood lovers, hosts and anyone who appreciates a well-stocked pantry.

 

American Tuna's 5-ounce cans start at $8.49, with Smoked Albacore Tuna with Olive Oil at $9.49 and 3.5-ounce cans at $5.49.

 

The new Jalapeño and Garlic varieties, along with the existing lineup, are available through AmericanTuna.com and Amazon and at select retailers including Whole Foods Market, Erewhon, Natural Grocers, Bristol Farms, Gelson's, New Seasons Market and other natural and specialty retailers.

 

For the complete lineup, recipes and gift collections, visit AmericanTuna.com.

 

About American Tuna

 

Founded in San Diego in 2004 by six American pole-and-line fishing families, American Tuna produces Albacore tuna caught one fish at a time on U.S.-flagged vessels. The tuna is hand-cut, packed raw with no added water, oil or broth, sealed and cooked once in the can in its own natural juices. Canned in the United States, the tuna can be traced back to the fishing vessel where it was caught.