Sardines
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Rio Mare
Milan, Lombardy, Italy ✓ verified
Italy's biggest canned-fish brand, owned by Milan's Bolton Group, which maintains a genuine Sardina pilchardus sardine SKU alongside its dominant tuna business.
At a glance
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Lombardy |
| City | Milan |
| Founded | 1965 Brand launch year 1965 is single-sourced background information. |
| Company | large corporate brand |
| Price | $ — budget |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (sardine) · Confirmed |
| Owner | Bolton Group |
Notable facts
- Italy's biggest canned-fish brand, owned by Bolton Group (Bolton Food).
- Maintains a real sardine SKU — Sardine all'Olio d'Oliva 120 g — with Sardina pilchardus confirmed on the official product page.
- Budget-mainstream pricing: EUR 1.77-2.01 per 120 g can.
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by Bolton Group.
Products
Sardine all'Olio d'Oliva (120 g)
olive oil Sardina pilchardus · Confirmed
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Confirmed: Latin name shown on packaging or certification.