Thai Union Group

Thai Union Group is a global seafood-focused food company producing shelf-stable and frozen seafood products, including tuna, salmon, sardine, mackerel, shrimp, lobster, and related items, as well as pet food. It serves customers worldwide under a diversified brand portfolio such as Chicken of the Sea, John West, King Oscar, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, and Genova. The company operates across ambient seafood, frozen and chilled seafood, and value-added products, with markets in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Thai Union emphasizes sustainability as a member of the United Nations Global Compact and founder of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation, guided by its SeaChange strategy and recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Thiraphong Chansiri

President and CEO

Past deals in Fish

ViAqua Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2014, ViAqua Therapeutics is based in Israel. The company specializes in developing drugs and therapeutics for aquaculture, focusing on the first orally administered treatment to prevent viral diseases.

BlueNalu

Convertible Note in 2021
BlueNalu cultivates seafood products from fish cells using vertical farming methods. Established in 2017, it aims to provide sustainable, high-quality alternatives to conventionally sourced seafood.

Red Lobster

Funding Round in 2016
Red Lobster Seafood Co., LLC is a prominent seafood restaurant chain founded in 1968, with its headquarters located in Orlando, Florida. The company operates numerous locations across the United States and is known for its commitment to delivering an exceptional seafood dining experience. Red Lobster emphasizes quality seafood and values its employees, aiming to create a positive atmosphere both for guests and staff. As a subsidiary of Thai Union Investments North America LLC, Red Lobster continues to innovate and expand its offerings while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Bumble Bee Seafoods

Acquisition in 2014
Bumble Bee Seafoods, founded in 1899 by a group of dedicated fishermen, is a privately held company headquartered in San Diego, California. It is the largest branded shelf-stable seafood company in North America, specializing in a diverse range of products including canned and pouched tuna, salmon, sardines, and other specialty seafood items. The company’s offerings extend to canned chicken, snack kits, shrimp, crab, oysters, clams, and various shellfish. Bumble Bee Seafoods markets its products under several well-known brands, such as Bumble Bee®, Brunswick®, Sweet Sue®, Snow’s®, Beach Cliff®, Wild Selections®, and Bumble Bee SuperFresh® in the U.S., as well as the Clover Leaf® brand in Canada. The Bumble Bee® brand is recognized for its quality, nutritional value, and affordability, fostering strong consumer awareness and loyalty.

King Oscar AS

Acquisition in 2014
King Oscar AS is a canned seafood company renowned for its diverse range of seafood products, with sardines being its flagship offering. The company specializes in tinning a variety of award-winning items, including brisling and Baltic sardines, mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, and cod. Additionally, King Oscar produces specialty items such as fish salads and fish pâtés. In the United States, the product line features popular items like brisling sardines, anchovies, and kipper snacks, catering to a broad audience with a focus on quality and taste.
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