Wild Planet Foods
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Wild Planet Foods Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
McKinleyville, CA
Headquarters
McKinleyville, CA
Founded
2004
Products Verified
4 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
Established USA manufacturer
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Wild Planet Foods is based in McKinleyville, CA. Products are pole-and-line caught and processed in the USA. Non-GMO, Kosher, sustainably caught. USA-processed canned seafood.
Last verified: April 2026
Wild Planet Foods has been manufacturing products in McKinleyville, CA since 2004. We carry 4 verified American-made Wild Planet Foods products.
Heritage & History
Wild Planet Foods was founded in 2004 in McKinleyville, California by Bill Carvalho with a mission to revolutionize the canned seafood category through sustainable fishing practices and transparency about sourcing. At the time, most canned tuna was produced through large purse-seine nets that captured non-target species along with tuna — a practice that Wild Planet refused to use.
The company pioneered the use of pole-and-line fishing methods for canned tuna, working with small-boat fisheries in the Pacific that catch fish one at a time. This method virtually eliminates bycatch, reduces the capture of undersized fish, and targets wild-swimming schools rather than aggregated fish around FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices). Wild Planet's commitment to these methods was expensive and limiting, but it built a brand trusted by consumers who care about ocean health.
Made in McKinleyville, California
Wild Planet's processing and corporate operations are based in McKinleyville, California, where the company manages its supply chain of pole-and-line caught tuna, sardines, salmon, mackerel, and anchovies. The canning process uses minimal ingredients — whole fillet cuts of fish and sea salt, with no added water or oil in most products, which results in 40% more fish per can than competitors.
All Wild Planet products are Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher certified, and gluten-free. The tuna is tested by third parties for mercury content. Wild Planet's skipjack tuna products use the smallest migratory tuna, which naturally accumulate less mercury than larger albacore. The company publishes detailed information about its fishing partners and sustainability certifications, reflecting the transparency commitment that has made it the leading sustainable canned seafood brand in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wild Planet Foods made in the USA?
Yes. Wild Planet Foods manufactures 4 verified products in McKinleyville, CA. Wild Planet Foods sources sustainably caught seafood from well-managed fisheries and processes it in the United States at their McKinleyville, California operation, producing canned tuna, sardines, and salmon that meet the highest standards for sustainability and quality.
Where is Wild Planet Foods manufactured?
Wild Planet Foods is headquartered in McKinleyville, CA. Manufacturing takes place in McKinleyville, CA.
What Wild Planet Foods products can I buy?
We carry 4 verified Wild Planet Foods products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Wild Planet Foods founded?
Wild Planet Foods was founded in 2004. Wild Planet Foods sources sustainably caught seafood from well-managed fisheries and processes it in the United States at their McKinleyville, California operation, producing canned tuna, sardines, and salmon that meet the highest standards for sustainability and quality.
Does Wild Planet Foods ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Wild Planet Foods products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.