Analysts: Thai Union won’t overpay for Bumble Bee, but can’t let Bolton in
Reported top range of $1.5bn for Bumble Bee seen as expensive by analysts covering Thai Union, but letting Bolton win a possible sale process would have consequences
China giant Bright Food billed as possible Bumble Bee bidder
Food group linked to move for Bumble Bee bought a 60% stake from Lion Capital in a UK breakfast cereal brand and has a JV with Dongwon for tuna in China
Strong shrimp sales see COSFF close gap on MW Brands as top selling Thai Union subsidiary
Record high shrimp prices saw Thai Union’s US shrimp arm up annual sales 20% y-o-y and close in on MW Brands as the group’s largest division in turnover
Safeway says 51% of seafood items sustainable in 2013, fails to defend scientific fish management
Safeway released its corporate responsibility report on Wednesday highlighting its accomplishments in meeting a sustainability goal of sourcing 100% of its fish and seafood from 'responsible sources' by 2015
All eyes on Dongwon in ‘game changer’ Bumble Bee sale
Tuna sector sources are keenly tracking what the reaction of Starkist parent-Dongwon will be to the mooted sale of Bumble Bee, which has the potential to be transformative for the US tuna sector
Investors buy into Thai Union on Bumble Bee sale talk
Thai Union’s share price shot up on Friday, amid talk the world’s largest tuna canner is making a move on Bumble Bee -- a possible deal welcomed by analysts
Tri Marine to expand Ocean Naturals range on drive to ‘own’ US premium segment
Tri Marine plans new species additions to Walmart-listed brand as it sets its sights on dominating niche in US market, as part owner Bolton being linked to Bumble Bee move
Task force urges American Samoa to help canneries
Task force including Starkist's local general manager says government needs to help stabilize the costs for tuna canneries operating in the territory
Bumble Bee to break ground on Samoa plant before year-end
After signing the MOU with Samoa on a new processing plant, Bumble Bee is planning to break ground before the end of 2014 and start operations during Q4 of 2015
Sources: Bumble Bee owner eyes sale with Thai Union, Bolton tipped as likely bidders
The private equity owner of Bumble Bee is reportedly gearing up for a sale, with Thai Union, Bolton and other Asian players being billed as likely bidders