Muir Glen’s tomatoes go from the field to the can in eight hours or less, which is why their fresh flavor can’t be beat. When it comes to the ultimate pantry staple, you can never have too many canned tomatoes, especially since they can bolster all kinds of recipes. (Our members have some pretty clever ideas for how to use a can of diced tomatoes—keep reading for their tips.)

The History of Muir Glen

Muir Glen was founded in 1991 by a group of California entrepreneurs with a background in the tomato industry. Their goal was to offer a high-quality organic option, and the brand has never wavered from this mission. As for the name, it’s a nod to California’s roots. A glen is a secluded or narrow valley, inspired by the San Joaquin Valley where the tomatoes are grown, and Muir is taken from John Muir, the passionate environmentalist who helped establish several national parks, including Yosemite in Northern California.

Muir Glen Company Mission

Muir Glen’s mission is simple: offer the freshest canned tomatoes on the market. They’ve been Certified organic since the beginning, and nothing has changed since the early 1990s when the brand first got its start.

Benefits of Muir Glen

Muir Glen has a long history of supporting sustainable agriculture, local farmers, and communities. In response to the devastating wildfires in their home state of California, they’ve donated $50,000 to the California Fire Foundation. This brand also works to protect the environment, and specifically, honey bees. Muir Glen partners with the Xerces Society to plant pollinator habitats on the California farms that grow their tomatoes. More benefits include:

Tomatoes are field-grown and vine-ripened without the use of synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers
Certified organic products
Packaged using a BPA-free can lining

Top Muir Glen Products

No matter which variety you choose, every tomato is picked at the peak of freshness.

Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes

Pure and simple. These diced tomatoes are seasoned lightly with salt and can be a base for marinara sauce, curries, soups, and more. Thrive Market member Hillary from New York always keeps a can in the pantry and uses it for chili and tomato sauce. “I have also used it in a pinch to make salsa when there were no ripe tomatoes on hand. Great quality and reasonably priced.”

Muir Glen Organic Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes

Fire roasted for extra flavor, these tomatoes will punch up your next salsa or chili recipe. Or, take a cue from our members. Robin from Missouri uses them to top pizza while Claudette from Texas mixes hers with a jar of Rao’s marinara sauce and turkey meat to serve over spaghetti squash.

Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes, Basil & Garlic

Inspired by classic Italian flavors, Muir Glen’s tomatoes are infused with garlic powder and fresh basil. Many of our members enjoy using them for homemade pasta sauces, while Lori from Florida says “I sometimes just heat them up and eat them just like a soup. They are awesome!”

The Best Tomato Recipes from Thrive Market

Vine-ripened, cherry, heirloom, and canned—there’s a tomato for every occasion, and our blog shows you how to cook them year-round.

How to Use Tomato Sauce for Every Meal

Is there anything tomato sauce can’t do? For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this post shares the best way to use one of our favorite pantry staples regardless of the time of day.

Perfect Tomato and Olive Oil Salad

When you’re working with the best ingredients, you don’t need much to make them shine. This summery salad starts with ripe heirloom tomatoes, dresses them with EVOO, and finishes each bite with chopped herbs and flaky salt.

10 Healthy Tomato Recipes

Change up your weekly menu with a few of our favorite tomato recipes including Italian baked chicken with cherry tomatoes, baked eggs in tomato cups, or poached cod in tomato sauce.

Muir Glen, Organic Chili Starter with Jalapenos, Medium