Pankaj26. Chicken of the Sea
Headquarters: San Diego, California
Bought By: Thai Union Group (partly owned by Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International)
Headquarters: Shanghai, China
Based in San Diego, California, Tri-Union Seafoods, better known by its brand name, “Chicken of the Sea,” is a leading provider of seafood, including the iconic canned tuna beloved by American families.
It is part of the Thai Union Group, which counts among its significant shareholders Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International, a renowned deep-sea fishing firm located in Shanghai, China. This connection between these entities underscores the extensive global ties and intricate cross-country ownerships in the seafood industry, where Chinese investors are increasingly becoming dominant players.