Carefully Prepared
After being caught, the tuna is cleaned and prepared under applicable food-safety and manufacturing requirements. Proper handling helps protect the quality of the fish throughout processing.
For more than 60 years, Cento has been committed to delivering tuna with the quality, taste and consistency our customers have come to expect. From carefully selected tuna to rigorous processing and quality control, every step reflects our dedication to exceptional seafood.
Our wild-caught, dolphin-safe tuna is MSC Certified Sustainable, with traceability that connects each can to its source. Discover the standards, responsible fishing practices and attention to detail behind Cento Tuna.
Quality begins with the tuna itself. From the moment it is caught to the final canning process, Cento follows established standards for careful preparation, selection and processing.
Each stage plays a role in preserving the tuna's natural flavor, firm texture and consistency while meeting applicable food-safety and manufacturing requirements.
After being caught, the tuna is cleaned and prepared under applicable food-safety and manufacturing requirements. Proper handling helps protect the quality of the fish throughout processing.
Tuna loins are carefully evaluated and selected according to Cento's standards for flavor, color, consistency and texture.
Selected tuna is packed and commercially sterilized to create a shelf-stable product while preserving its natural characteristics. Quality controls help maintain consistency from can to can.
Not all canned tuna is the same. The species, cut and packing ingredients can influence the flavor, texture and overall quality of the finished product.
Cento selects premium tuna loins for their clean flavor, firm texture and consistent appearance. Our tuna is solid packed rather than finely shredded, giving it a substantial texture that works beautifully in sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes.
Packing tuna in olive oil helps maintain moisture while complementing its naturally savory flavor. The result is tender, flavorful tuna ready to enjoy in a variety of Mediterranean-inspired recipes.
Selected for flavor, color, consistency and texture.
Firm, substantial pieces rather than a finely shredded texture.
Food-safety and quality-control procedures support dependable results from can to can.
Responsible sourcing is an important part of Cento's tuna standards. Participating Cento Tuna products carry the blue Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label, indicating that the tuna comes from a wild-capture fishery certified to the MSC Fisheries Standard.
Independent assessments of MSC certified fisheries help evaluate how fish populations are managed, how fishing affects marine ecosystems and whether effective management systems are in place.
The Marine Stewardship Council is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable fishing practices.
Its Fisheries Standard assesses wild-capture fisheries against environmental and management requirements intended to protect marine ecosystems and support seafood resources for future generations.
Cento seafood products bearing the MSC label can be traced back through certified supply chains to fisheries certified under the MSC Fisheries Standard.
Learn About MSC CertificationFisheries must maintain fish populations at levels that support continued fishing into the future.
Fishing activities are assessed for their effects on marine habitats, ecosystems and other ocean species.
Fisheries must have management systems capable of responding to changes and maintaining responsible operations.
Cento Tuna Fish in Olive Oil is labeled dolphin safe, reflecting fishing requirements intended to help protect dolphins during tuna harvesting. This designation is separate from MSC certification.
From mild, delicate albacore to rich, flavorful light tuna, Cento offers carefully selected, wild-caught tuna packed in quality olive oil. Each variety delivers the firm texture and delicious flavor that make tuna a versatile pantry staple.
Premium albacore tuna with a mild, clean flavor and solid, tender fillets. Packed in extra virgin olive oil, this versatile tuna is ideal for Mediterranean salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and appetizers.
Wild-caught, solid-packed light tuna with a rich, savory flavor. Packed in olive oil with no additives or preservatives, it's a convenient addition to sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes and everyday meals.
Quality means knowing where your food comes from. Through Cento's Back to My Boat traceability program, you can explore the journey behind participating Cento Tuna products and discover more about the fishing practices and vessels connected to your can.
Every catch has a story. Our Back to My Boat program helps connect your Cento Tuna to its origins using the lot code printed on your can.
Enter the code on a participating Cento Tuna product to discover details about the fishing vessel, catch location and fishing method behind your tuna.
Trace Your TunaDiscover information about the vessel associated with your tuna's catch.
Explore the fishing area associated with your product's lot information.
Learn more about how your tuna was harvested from the ocean.
Locate the printed lot code on your participating Cento Tuna can.
Visit Back to My Boat, select your tuna product, and enter the lot code.
Explore available vessel, catch-location and fishing-method details connected to your can.
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