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Who owns Petit Navire?

Petit Navire 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
🇫🇷 France
Founded
1932
Category
FoodMeals & meal componentsCanned & shelf-stable meals
Parent ticker
SET: TU
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Petit Navire

Petit Navire is the number one canned tuna brand in France, established in 1932 and described by Thai Union as a leader in the canned fish industry. Its name means little ship. With Parmentier alongside it, the Thai group holds two of the best-known names in one of Europe's largest markets for shelf-stable fish.

Ownership timeline of Petit Navire

Owners of Petit Navire over 1932 to 2026 Thai Union start not recorded–present Thai Union (start not recorded) 19401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Thai Union [1] reported

Where Petit Navire sits in Thai Union

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

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

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Other brands owned by Thai Union in food

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Petit Navire?

The parent company of Petit Navire is Thai Union, a publicly listed company headquartered in Thailand.

Is Petit Navire French or Thai?

Petit Navire originated in France in 1932, but it is owned today by Thai Union, which is headquartered in Thailand. So Petit Navire is a French-origin brand under Thai ownership.

Is Petit Navire still owned by Thai Union?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Petit Navire 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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