Cannery / Maker
3M Seafood Cannery — Nouadhibou
Nouadhibou, Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania
Sardine cannery inaugurated in January 2023 by President Ghazouani — the first canned-sardine production in Mauritania in over five decades. Roughly $15M (570M ouguiya) investment with around 300 jobs; stated capacity of up to 100,000 cans/day plus 110 t/day freezing and 4,000 t storage. The inauguration was covered by two independent outlets, but production status since 2023 is unverified.
| Country | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Region | Dakhlet Nouadhibou |
| City | Nouadhibou |
| Operator | 3M Seafood (Abass Group — Moulay Idriss Abass) |
Brands packed here
primary Mauritania (domestic)
Consumer brand name on the cans and post-2023 shelf availability are unverified.