Sardines
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Calmex
Baja California Sur, Mexico ✓ verified
Calmex is a mid-tier Mexican canned-seafood brand owned by Grupo Pando — the same group behind Yavaros. Its sardines are packed from Gulf of California Pacific sardine at Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, and Yavaros, Sonora.
At a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Baja California Sur |
| Founded | The Calmex plant at Puerto San Carlos began production on 3 October 1983, but whether the Calmex brand name predates 1983 remains unresolved — no earlier founding year is asserted. |
| Company | Brand owned by Grupo Pando (Del Centro S.A. de C.V.) |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardinops sagax (Pacific sardine (sardina Monterrey)) · Regional default |
| Owner | Grupo Pando |
Notable facts
- Canned at Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur (plant production began 3 October 1983) and at Yavaros, Sonora.
- Product lines include Línea Clásica, Especialidades, and Dorada.
- Species is the regional default Sardinops sagax; the individual label was not captured this pass.
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by Grupo Pando.
Products
Sardina en Aceite (Línea Clásica)
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Regional default: The default species for this region; no direct per-product evidence yet.