In 1932, the Breton Paul-Edouard Paulet creates a fish cannery and names it Petit Navire (which means small ship). Very quickly, the success is there, and the businessman opens other factories. In 1935, he draws up a quality charter, which is still in force today. Paul-Edouard dies during the Second World War and leaves behind him seven children. The two eldest, Jean and Yves, take over the management of Petit Navire, a successful company in full development. The two brothers never stop innovating: new factories, new machines and new techniques make it possible to increase productivity and quality.

Today, Petit Navire is part of Thaï Union (TUF), the world leader in canned fish.