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Conservas Cerqueira

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Conservas Cerqueira

History

Conservas Cerqueira was founded in 1890 by João Baptista Cerqueira. Its first plant in Vigo processed mainly sardines, and exports soon became a key part of the business.

In the 1940s, rising demand for canned seafood drove our expansion with the acquisition of the Ribeira plant, dedicated to the processing of shellfish, particularly mussels.

Continued growth and evolving market demands led us, in 2023, to inaugurate a new production facility in the town of Rianxo. Designed with sustainability and the modern consumer in mind, this state-of-the-art plant supports the ongoing industrial development of Conservas Cerqueira and helps secure its future.

Today, we offer a portfolio of our own brands, including PAY PAY, RAMONA, BUENOS DÍAS, and LA LOLA. In addition, we specialize in the development and supply of private-label products for our partners.

Decades of experience in the sector stand behind the quality and sustainability of our products. Deep know-how, carefully selected raw materials, and the preservation of our most traditional recipes define our identity.

Production capacity and quality

Vigo plant

With a total area of 10,000 m² and a processing capacity of up to 300,000 cans per day, this facility preserves Conservas Cerqueira’s original location, operating near the sea since 1890. Specializing in tuna, cephalopods, and sardines, it combines a deep-rooted canning tradition with efficient processes tailored to today’s market demands.

Rianxo plant

The facility covers 18,000 m² and has a processing capacity of up to 400,000 cans per day. Inaugurated in 2023, it incorporates the most advanced technological and sustainable solutions in the industry, both from an industrial and environmental standpoint.

It features an automated cold-storage warehouse with capacity for 3,000 pallets, as well as a dry-storage area capable of holding up to 5,000 pallets.

Specializing in seafood, cephalopods, and tuna, this facility stands as a clear example of how tradition and innovation come together in the modern food industry.

 

Quality

The facility covers 18,000 m² and has a processing capacity of up to 400,000 cans per day. Inaugurated in 2023, it incorporates the most advanced technological and sustainable solutions in the industry, both from an industrial and environmental standpoint.

It features an automated cold-storage warehouse with capacity for 3,000 pallets, as well as a dry-storage area capable of holding up to 5,000 pallets.

Specializing in seafood, cephalopods, and tuna, this facility stands as a clear example of how tradition and innovation come together in the modern food industry.

Certifications

Dolphin safe

Nature provides our raw materials, which is why environmental conservation is a top priority for us. Our fish and seafood are caught using methods that protect dolphins.

Materials

We use recyclable materials and operate modern waste recycling and treatment systems. Our processes are regularly audited to reduce environmental impact, lower energy consumption, and optimize the use of resources.

IFS Food

Our canned-fish production complies with IFS Food standards.

Norma Internacional 9001

Our Quality and Food Safety Management System is certified under ISO 9001, recognizing the maturity and efficiency of our processes.

Our Brands

Inside every Pay Pay can is the very best of Galicia—our land, our Atlantic waters and a centuries-old tradition of Spanish canned seafood. We become from the sea.

Pay Pay is a brand with a strong international vision, created to bring premium tinned seafood from Spain to the global market that showcase our essence and the authentic flavors of Galicia.

Meanwhile the Ramona brand blends tradition and modernity trough a renewed presentation that preserves the essence of classic canned seafood.

Beyond its main line, Conservas Cerqueira offers a range of products under other brands, including Buenos Días, all made with the same passion for quality and excellence.

At Conservas Cerqueira, we carefully select the finest from the sea and preserve it with precision so its quality endures. When the ocean delivers exceptional raw ingredients, we bring them straight to your table. Pay Pay’s Gold Line is a true marine treasure — rare, valuable, and crafted to be preserved.