One of the issues is that supermarket imported Italian tomatoes tend to be packed in puree, not uncooked juices. If you're looking for fresh tomato flavor (and if you aren't, just buy crushed tomatoes), you want to buy an American brand that seals the cans at lower temps for longer times to keep the tomatoes fresh.
https://www.cooksillustrated.com/taste_tests/231-canned-whol...
Splendid Table is based out of Minnesota, I believe:
https://www.splendidtable.org/story/the-6-best-brands-of-can...
Epicurius picks an Indiana brand, with California brand Muir Glen at #2:
https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-canned-tomatoe...
One of the issues is that supermarket imported Italian tomatoes tend to be packed in puree, not uncooked juices. If you're looking for fresh tomato flavor (and if you aren't, just buy crushed tomatoes), you want to buy an American brand that seals the cans at lower temps for longer times to keep the tomatoes fresh.