Bumble Bee Foods

We can’t promise a ‘silent night’ this year because we’ve unveiled our 2024 Tuna Lovers’ Advent Calendar and this time…it sings! We’re bringing back the celebrated 1970’s Bumble Bee jingle, freshly re-recorded by our friends BBMAK. “Our advent calendar was very popular last year, so we knew we had to bring it back and make it even more fun with the new remake of the iconic Bumble Bee theme song,” said Dana Kowal, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at Bumble Bee. “What better way to remind everyone that tuna is great all year long?” #Tuna #AdventCalendar #Holidays #BumbleBee #Seafood Take a look (and a listen!) here:  https://lnkd.in/ds7rWwZC

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Ken Sheehan 🌟 We're excited to introduce Ken Sheehan, a Senior Accountant here at Bumble Bee, and one of the outstanding members of our team. Read on to learn more about Ken and his role as part of the Bumble Bee family.

We are proud to celebrate National Seafood Month with the debut of 11 new Bumble Bee products across our tuna, salmon, sardine, shrimp and snack kit portfolio. As Jeremy Zavoral, our Senior Director of Innovation & Insights explains, “Everything we create is driven by what consumers value most: nutrition, flavor, and convenience that fits into real life. Our goal is to make it easier than ever for people to enjoy seafood in ways that are both practical and delicious." #NationalSeafoodMonth #BumbleBee #Tuna #Seafood Get the details in our announcement press release here: https://lnkd.in/gA4mhD7i

Bumble Bee Foods had an incredible time celebrating the 40th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day with our San Diego community! Our dedicated volunteers partnered with #ILoveACleanSanDiego, helping to remove over 100,000 pounds of litter and debris across the city. We’re proud to do our part in keeping our community clean and thriving!

Thank you to Progressive Grocer for awarding our Low-Sodium Solid White Albacore Tuna as an “Editor’s Pick” for 2024! We knew consumers were seeking lower sodium products that still delivered on taste and that’s exactly what we set out to create with this product line. As America’s #1 selling albacore tuna brand, we are proud to say that this low-sodium line was the most successful item launched in the entire shelf-stable seafood category in 2023. 

🌞 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀! 🌞 It was sunshine, smiles, and a whole lot of fun at our Bumble Bee Foods Summer Picnic! 🐝🍉 From the delicious BBQ to the competitive (and hilarious) tug o-wars, we soaked up every moment of this perfect day. Our team knows how to work hard and play harder. Whether it was bonding over lawn games, enjoying the music, or simply relaxing in the shade with an ice-cold lemonade, the sense of camaraderie and teamwork was undeniable. A 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 to our incredible Activities Committee for making this event unforgettable! Your hard work and creativity brought everyone together, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. 🥳 Cheers to the memories we've made and the ones yet to come. Until next year! 🏖️ #SummerFun #BumbleBeeFoods #Teamwork #CompanyCulture #Picnic2024

We are proud to debut our 2024 Sustainability Impact and Progress Report, “Seafood Future,” our annual report highlighting the sustainability and social impact work completed the prior year, as well as our goals for the future. At Bumble Bee, we are committed to continuing the work that we started years ago, working toward closing the gap on some of the biggest challenges in the seafood sustainability space. A few highlights from the 2024 Seafood Future report include: • We are ranked #1 for having the most Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) eco-labeled products among all shelf-stable tuna brands in the United States. • Our products use 96% recyclable* shelf-stable packaging, which has resulted in 14.3 million estimated pieces of plastic waste avoided in 2023. (*See page 17 in the report for more information including how we define “recyclable”). • We are making substantial progress toward meeting our 2025 goal of having 100% of all seafood sourced be externally recognized as environmentally sustainable, or in a formal program moving towards certification. (91% as of 2023). Click here to review the full Seafood Future report: https://lnkd.in/gtH4fVwG

August 5th is National Oyster Day and to celebrate, we’re highlighting our ongoing collaboration with the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) as they celebrate their 30th “Pearl” Anniversary this year. In 2023, Bumble Bee’s support helped enable the ORP to plant 5 million juvenile oysters across the Chesapeake Bay’s sanctuaries and public oyster grounds. This initiative is critical for the Bay’s ecosystem, as these oysters will annually filter millions of gallons of water, improving water clarity and quality. Additionally, these thriving oyster reefs provide essential habitat for key species such as blue crabs, rockfish, and perch – enhancing biodiversity and bolstering the local fishing industry. 

Today we are featuring an employee spotlight from Sofija Kresovich, MBA, our Supply Chain Lead. Read on to learn more about Sofija and her experience working at Bumble Bee. Thanks for sharing Sofija, we're lucky to have you! "Growing up, I enjoyed Bumble Bee tuna every summer in what my grandparents called the “Phillips Special”: a tuna sandwich, macaroni salad, and watermelon after a long day by the pool. I never imagined working for a company that was part of such cherished memories. In 2020, after graduating with an MBA from San Diego State University, where I met Raquel Samawi, a fellow Bumble Bee employee, I started my journey at Bumble Bee Foods during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a challenging time for Supply Chain. Over the past 4 years, I've held various Supply Chain roles. I began as an intern in Customer Service and Imports and now serve as the Supply Chain Lead in DC Inventory Logistics. My responsibilities include overseeing DC management, operations, and handling financial and project duties. The dynamic nature of my role keeps things exciting with new projects constantly emerging. Bumble Bee’s collaborative and fun culture has been a highlight. We celebrate with desk decorations for birthdays and festive Christmas events featuring a White Elephant gift exchange. The supportive and friendly atmosphere has been crucial to my growth. My advice to new professionals is, “Don’t stress too much; find a company whose values match yours and a culture that supports you. Everything else will fall into place!”

We recently wrapped up a press tour with BBMAK and can officially confirm that it’s nearly impossible to get us to stop humming “Snack Meal, Baby” after spending the day with Christian, Mark and Stephen! If you haven’t seen our campaign music video starring BBMAK, check it out on the Bumble Bee Instagram page (@bumblebeefoods). To hear more about how the BBMAK trio enjoys our protein-packed Bumble Bee tuna pouches while on the road for the Pop 2000 Tour, watch the clip below.