Established in 1920, Conserves Factory Pinhais & C.ª Lda., legally certified, probably produces Portuguese and World’s best canned fish. It uses on its manufacture the freshest fish, as well as pure olive oil, tomato and other high quality ingredients. It guarantees, through its own traditional method, its culture, of values and entire teamwork, added value and quality products.
Pinhais & Ca. has several certifications that show our continuous commitment with food quality and food safety. In 2006 our company implemented a quality management system based on the ISO 9001 and achieved in that same year the certification according to that standard. 4 years later, in 2010, we made a new step forward: we implemented a quality and food safety according to IFS Food requirements and achieved immediately on the first year the IFS Higher Level certification. In the same year, following our deep recognition of the importance of the quality of our raw materials in the quality of our products, we achieved the certification of our company according MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) for sustainable chain of production and commercialization of Portuguese sardines products.