China-based Bright Food Group is one of the parties looking at Iglo Foods Group, as is New York private equity group Blackstone, according to IntraFish sources.

Both parties have been mentioned in press reports as being interested, but sources in the seafood sector said the interest is more than speculative.

Bright Food is known for its expansionist intent, having made failed bids to buy United Biscuits and a 50 percent stake in Yoplait.

Bright Food would be able to use Iglo to expand outside of China, as well as gain knowledge of seafood bran

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