Thai Union Contributes THB 1 Million Worth of SEALECT Goods to Communities Impacted by COVID-19
Thai Union Group PCL has contributed THB 1 million in SEALECT and FISHO products to the SATI Foundation, aiding 20,000 families in Bangkok during the COVID-19 crisis. On April 10, 2020, in Bangkok, Thiraphong Chansiri, CEO of Thai Union, along with Saran Rattanarungruengchai, General Manager – Emerging Markets, made the donation to bolster the efforts of Thai medical teams combating the virus. The contribution included over 25,000 cans of seafood and 8,000 FISHO snack packs, which were delivered to the Ministry of Public Health for distribution to hospitals and support units. Additionally, Thai Union has participated in a relief program with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand, providing 42,000 Tuna Infusions ready-to-eat cups to the Thai Red Cross for medical teams at Chulalongkorn Hospital, a key facility for COVID-19 patients in Thailand. This follows a donation by Thai Union China, a subsidiary of Thai Union Group, of over 52,000 cans of King Oscar tuna to Wuhan, significantly affected by COVID-19, including shipments to workers at the Wuhan Leishenshan Hospital Project and over 15 local hospitals. In France, Thai Union’s MerAlliance has donated surplus food to healthcare workers and provided 5,000 hygiene caps, 1,000 disposable lab coats, and 38,000 protection aprons to health professionals in Quimper. Petit Navire, another Thai Union Europe subsidiary, contributed 24,000 FFP2 masks to regional hospitals. In the U.S., Chicken of the Sea, part of Thai Union, has donated over 500,000 servings of canned seafood to hunger relief organizations, supporting vulnerable communities where the company operates. Thai Union Group PCL, a global seafood leader, has been committed to delivering high-quality, innovative seafood products worldwide for over four decades. With a workforce of over 44,000, Thai Union is known for its sustainable and innovative approaches in the seafood industry, holding a leading position with a diverse brand portfolio. The company's dedication to sustainability and responsible practices is evident through its SeaChange® strategy and recognition in global sustainability rankings.