Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Galicia, near Ribadumia.
Conservas de Cambados
Ribadumia, Galicia, Spain ⚠︎ details being verified
Conservas de Cambados is a Galician canner founded in 1985 that packs European pilchard (Sardina pilchardus) at its own Ribadumia facility, with historic origins in Portonovo.
At a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Galicia |
| City | Ribadumia |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Company | Conservas de Cambados SL, own Ribadumia facility |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Legally determined |
Notable facts
- Founded in 1985 with a first factory in Portonovo, beginning commercial activity in 1986.
- Moved production in 2000 to a roughly 2,500 m² facility in Ribadumia, with quality-control and wastewater-treatment systems.
- The legal company is Conservas de Cambados SL, addressed at Barrantes, Ribadumia, retaining artisan methods while exporting.
Products
Sardinas en aceite de oliva
Olive oil Sardina pilchardus · Legally determined
Catch area: FAO 27 (Northeast Atlantic)
Where to buy Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ⚠︎ details being verified.
Species — Legally determined: Sold unqualified as "sardines" in the EU, where only Sardina pilchardus may be — so the species is legally required.
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