You're correct. I was at the store yesterday and picked up a few cans of the now defunct Beach Cliffs. The store also carried King Oscar brand. I'm sure they're quite good, but really is over $2 a can going get me to buy them? Nope. If they're replaced on the shelves, (with a comparably priced item) look for it to come from China or somewhere else in Asia. I'll likely start buying Moroccan sardines from my local Arab market.Sad to say but the price of sardines will go up. Love em any way the are done. oil mustard hot sauce.