Vital Choice
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Read our full verification: Is Vital Choice Made in USA?Est. 2001
Vital Choice has been manufacturing products in Bellingham, WA since 2001. We carry 5 verified American-made Vital Choice products.
Founded by an Alaska Fisherman
Vital Choice was founded in 2001 by Randy Hartnell, an Alaska fisherman who wanted to bring the quality of wild-caught Pacific seafood directly to consumers who couldn't access it locally. The company sources sockeye salmon from Alaskan waters, albacore tuna from sustainable Pacific fisheries, and other seafood from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council — the international standard-setting body for sustainable wild fisheries.
The company is based in Bellingham, Washington, close to the Alaska ferry route and the Pacific Northwest fishing communities that are its supply chain. The geographic positioning allows Vital Choice to maintain close relationships with the fishing operations that supply their products.
Wild-Caught, Sustainable, and MSC Certified
All Vital Choice seafood is wild-caught — not farmed. Wild-caught Pacific salmon and albacore tuna have meaningfully different nutritional profiles than their farmed equivalents: higher in omega-3 fatty acids, lower in saturated fat, and free from the antibiotics and synthetic pigments used in aquaculture. For consumers who specifically want wild seafood for nutritional and environmental reasons, this distinction matters.
The Marine Stewardship Council certification verifies that the fisheries Vital Choice sources from meet international best practices for stock management, bycatch minimization, and ecosystem impact. In 2021, the MSC presented Vital Choice with the US Ocean Champion Award for going beyond MSC standards.
American Seafood Soups and Packaged Products
Beyond canned fish, Vital Choice produces heat-and-eat seafood soups — cioppino and bisque — that are handcrafted in Oregon using their wild-caught seafood. The cioppino uses shrimp, albacore tuna, and Atlantic clam with tomatoes; the bisque features shrimp, sockeye salmon, and clam with red bell pepper. These products represent value-added American food manufacturing: wild-caught sustainable seafood transformed into ready-to-eat products by an Oregon-based food operation.
For buyers choosing between Vital Choice and grocery store canned seafood: the MSC certification, wild-caught sourcing, and Bellingham packaging operation represent premium specifications at a corresponding premium price.
Vital Choice Savory Seafood Cioppino, Heat-and-Eat Pouches, 3 Pack
Vital Choice
Food & Beverages
Vital Choice Savory Seafood Bisque, Heat-and-Eat Pouches, 3 Pack
Vital Choice
Food & Beverages
Vital Choice Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, Skinless Boneless, 6 oz Cans, Pack of 6
Vital Choice
Food & Beverages
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vital Choice made in the USA?
Yes. Vital Choice manufactures 5 verified products in Bellingham, WA. Vital Choice is a Bellingham, Washington company that sources wild-caught sustainable seafood from certified fisheries and packages it in the USA, bringing premium Alaskan and Pacific seafood to consumers nationwide.
Where is Vital Choice manufactured?
Vital Choice is headquartered in Bellingham, WA. Manufacturing takes place in Bellingham, WA.
What Vital Choice products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified Vital Choice products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Vital Choice founded?
Vital Choice was founded in 2001. Vital Choice is a Bellingham, Washington company that sources wild-caught sustainable seafood from certified fisheries and packages it in the USA, bringing premium Alaskan and Pacific seafood to consumers nationwide.