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Who owns Chicken of the Sea?

Chicken of the Sea is owned by Thai Union (Thailand, SET: TU).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇹🇭 Thailand, Samut Sakhon
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1914
Category
FoodMeals & meal componentsCanned & shelf-stable meals
Parent ticker
SET: TU
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Chicken of the Sea

Chicken of the Sea is an American canned seafood brand dating from 1914 which Thai Union ranks as the number one shelf-stable salmon and value sardine brand in the United States. The company says the brand is about bringing wild caught happiness to every household, and it anchors the group's North American business alongside Genova and Van Camp's. Few American shoppers know it belongs to a Thai company.

Ownership timeline of Chicken of the Sea

Owners of Chicken of the Sea over 1914 to 2026 Thai Union start not recorded–present Thai Union (start not recorded) 192019401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Thai Union [1] reported

Where Chicken of the Sea sits in Thai Union

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Chicken of the Sea sits in Thai Union Tree of 13 brands under Thai Union. Thai Union Chicken of the Sea Genova Hawesta John West King Oscar Lysell and 7 more

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Other brands owned by Thai Union in food

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Latest news about Chicken of the Sea

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Chicken of the Sea?

The parent company of Chicken of the Sea is Thai Union, a publicly listed company headquartered in Thailand.

Is Chicken of the Sea American or Thai?

Chicken of the Sea originated in the United States in 1914, but it is owned today by Thai Union, which is headquartered in Thailand. So Chicken of the Sea is an American-origin brand under Thai ownership.

Is Chicken of the Sea still owned by Thai Union?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Chicken of the Sea is still owned by Thai Union. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Thai Union — shelf-stable seafood, our brands — Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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