In late 2020, on World Food Day, Chicken of the Sea North America and its parent company, Thai Union Group PCL., redoubled their commitment in the United States to combat food insecurity, aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thus, Chiclen of the Sea donated more than 2.5 million portions of tuna, salmon and other protein-rich products canned and frozen to anti-hunger organizations that help in the localcommunities where the company operates. This was achieved through its partnership with organizations such as Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, which serve people in need across the country to provide food to those most in need. Efforts to establish a sustainable supply chain and bring disaster-affected communities are part of Thai Union’s SeaChange® program. It is a global sustainability strategy that the company presented in 2016.
“Under SeaChange®, the company has set milestones aimed at meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), including SDP 2: Zero Hunger.” Thiraphong Chansiri, president and CEO of Thai Union, noted that Thai Union has long supported local communities and this year the company and its global brands have worked to provide donations to those affected by COVID-19.”
Among some of his donations throughout 2020:
- More than 10,000 cans of SEALECT sardines for the Mobile Kitchen of the Thai Red Cross for those affected by COVID-19.
- 20,000 cans of SEALECT sardines to Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Society for distribution to disadvantaged people affected by COVID-19.
- T h a i Union China donates more than 52,000 cans of King Oscar tuna to Wuhan City, which was heavily affected by COVID-19.
- In France, Petit Navire donated 75,000 cans of tuna, mackerel and sardines to Secours Populaire Francais, which helps combat poverty.
- King Oscar delivered 25,000 cans of seafood to Matsentralen, a network of food banks that distributes food to those who need them most, among others.
Founded in 1914, Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) is a leading supplier of seafood products. The company offers tuna, salmon, clams, crabs, oysters, shrimp, mackerel, smoked herring sandwiches and canned sardines and other packaging.
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