Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
Fábrica de Conservas A Poveira, S.A.
Portuguese fish canning manufacturer founded in 1938, specializing in premium canned sardines, tuna, cod, and mackerel products using traditional methods and sustainable seafood sources.
Conservas A Poveira is one of Portugal's oldest fish canning factories, established in 1938 in Póvoa de Varzim, a historic maritime city in northern Portugal. The company combines traditional Portuguese canning techniques with modern manufacturing technology to produce high-quality fish conserves, including tuna, cod, sardines, mackerel, and fish pâtés. The company operates multiple production units, including a facility in Matosinhos specializing in tuna processing.
A Poveira holds multiple quality and sustainability certifications including BRC Global Standards, IFS, Kosher, Halal, Dolphin Safe, and organic (BIO) certification. The company is registered with the FDA and maintains SEDEX certification. Notably, the company holds MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certification, assuring exclusively sustainable fishing practices, particularly for sardine purse-seine fishing.
The company is committed to responsible resource utilization and environmental preservation. A Poveira maintains a facility network including showrooms in Porto and a factory shop. The company's mission emphasizes customer satisfaction, sustainable product development, and creating value for stakeholders including employees, shareholders, suppliers, and consumers.
Apart from its own Poveira brand, the company produces premium products under the Minerva brand line and La Góndola brand, offering a diverse range of canned fish products in multiple flavor variations and package sizes for both retail and wholesale markets.
Capabilities
- Meat & seafood
- Fish processing
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