Matosinhos, Portugal
Ramirez & Cia (Filhos)
Heritage fish cannery (1853, oldest operating in the world) producing 55+ SKUs across 14 international brands; long history of contract production for international private-label brands.
Ramirez & Cia (Filhos) S.A. is Portugal's oldest continuously operating canned fish factory, founded in 1853. The company is located in Lavra, Matosinhos, and operates a full range of fish processing and canning operations. Product categories include canned sardines, tuna, cod, mackerel, squid, mussels, salmon and specialities, offered across multiple product lines and brand names including Ramirez, Cocagne, La Rose, The Queen of the Coast, Berthe, Pescador and Renommée. The company processes whole and filleted fish using tin cans and produces organic-certified products under a Bio line. According to its website, Ramirez pioneered thermal processing innovations including early adoption of retorting equipment, and was the first in its sector to install cold chain infrastructure and launch easy-open ring-pull canned fish. Quality management systems and a dedicated in-house laboratory are stated to meet safety and EU requirements. The company also operates an industrial tourism facility including museum, shop and auditorium at its production site, and maintains a research division called CENUTRA (Ramirez Nutrition Centre) focused on fish-based health and nutrition research. The website emphasizes traceability and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification participation, and notes export presence across the EU and to markets including Brazil.
Capabilities
- Meat & seafood
- Fish processing
- Thermal
- Retorting
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