The firm was founded as a partnership by Briton William Muirhead Simpson (1842–1926) and Canadian Frank Roberts (1853–1938) and initially imported tinned lobster from Canada.
[3] Princes first entered continental Europe in 1960[2] and today its European operations are managed from its offices in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
[3] As a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi,[2] Princes completed several high-profile mergers and acquisitions that added significant scale to the business.
Princes' customers include major supermarkets, convenience stores, foodservice operators, wholesale suppliers and other food manufacturers.
Its brands and products span over 20 different categories including fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, soups, pastes, pasta, cooking sauces, edible oils and a broad range of soft drinks sectors.