Thai Union Group takes ownership of Rügen Fisch to 100%

Thai Union Group has taken full ownership of Rügen Fisch, a German manufacturer of shelf-stable seafood products.

The Thailand-based seafood giant first acquired a majority, 51% holding in Rügen Fisch in 2016 and has now purchased the remaining 49% stake.

Headquartered in Sassnitz, Rügen Fisch supplies ambient and chilled fish products to retailers across Germany through its brands, which include Rügen Fisch, Hawesta, Ostsee Fisch and Lysell. The company also has a private label manufacturing business.

Rügen Fisch currently generates revenues in excess of €140 million and employs more than 680 people across sites in Germany and Lithuania.

“Rügen Fisch has been a key part of Thai Union Europe and the wider Thai Union Group since our initial investment five years ago,” said Thiraphong Chansiri, president and CEO of Thai Union Group.

“This further acquisition demonstrates the great value that it has brought to us as well as our continued commitment to the German market.”

Jens Vogler, CEO of Rügen Fisch, added: “Since joining Thai Union, Rügen Fisch has been able to reap the benefits of being part of a truly global group. We are now looking forward to even further integrating with Thai Union and embarking upon the next stage of this exciting journey.”