Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Lisbon.
Miss Can
Lisbon, Portugal ⚠︎ details being verified
Miss Can is a Lisbon-based Portuguese brand launched around 2013 that presents a family canning heritage dating to 1911, with production in Póvoa de Varzim by A Poveira.
✦ Artisan & small-batch Strong inference
Launched ~2013 by a founding team including Tiago Ribeiro, Bárbara Cabral and Marta Fernandes; current ownership not fully confirmed.
At a glance
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Region | Lisbon |
| Company | Portuguese brand; produced in Póvoa de Varzim |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Legally determined |
| Made at | A Poveira, Póvoa de Varzim |
Notable facts
- Launched around 2013 by a team including Tiago Ribeiro, Bárbara Cabral and Marta Fernandes.
- Presents a family canning heritage dating to 1911.
- Portuguese sources name A Poveira (Póvoa de Varzim) as the traditional producer.
- Won Portugal's National Prize for Creative Industries and an Arla innovation award in 2015.
Behind the tin
Miss Can is packed at A Poveira in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal.
Made in the same cannery: Minerva, Santo Amaro.
Products
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.
No external sources are attached to this profile yet.