Salacgrīva, Latvia
Brīvais Vilnis AS
Latvia's flagship sprat heritage canner (founded 1949). Riga sprats trademark holder; herring, mackerel and >100 SKUs including transparent-cap tins. Exports to 40 countries (80% export).
Brīvais Vilnis is a fish canning manufacturer based in Salacgrīva, Latvia, with operations spanning more than 70 years. The company processes multiple fish species—sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus), sardines (Sardina pilchardus), herring and tuna—into canned products. Production methods include canned fish in oil, canned fish in tomato sauce, grilled fish, smoked sprats (notably Rīgas sprats from the Baltic Sea), and fish pastes. The company sources fish from specified waters including the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic, with particular emphasis on product traceability and species identification. The website indicates weekly taste testing with internal staff, independent experts and stakeholders to maintain consumer contact, and emphasizes cooperation with vetted supply partners. The company operates an e-commerce channel and offers products in multiple packaging formats. Environmental responsibility, product safety, fair compensation and working conditions are stated as core company values across the organization and selected partners.
Capabilities
- Meat & seafood
- Fish processing
- Packaging
- Canning
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