Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Mekong Delta, near My Tho, Tiền Giang.
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My Tho, Tiền Giang, Mekong Delta, Vietnam ✓ verified
Vietnam's market-leading canned-fish brand, Thai-owned and canned at My Tho, whose 155g cá mòi sốt cà is one of the country's few true-sardine SKUs on a shelf dominated by round scad.
At a glance
| Country | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Region | Mekong Delta |
| City | My Tho, Tiền Giang |
| Founded | The Royal Foods Vietnam plant at My Tho opened in 2007; the brand family is Thailand's Three Lady Cooks. |
| Company | Thai-owned, Vietnam-canned market leader |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Owner | Royal Foods (Vietnam) |
Notable facts
- Present in more than 50,000 outlets; the same brand also sells cá nục (round scad) tins that are not sardines.
- Both Vietnam-canned and Thai-import versions of the brand circulate, and the dual origin should be stated.
- Retailer copy lists about 60 percent sardine content; no Latin name appears on the label.
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by Royal Foods (Vietnam).
Products
Cá mòi sốt cà (sardines in tomato sauce)
tomato sauce155g
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Strong inference: Strongly inferred from the fishery and region, without an on-pack Latin name.