How The World’s Longest-Running Sardine Cannery Packs 60 Million Cans A Year | Big Business

Canned sardines are a cultural icon in Portugal. The fish has such a long history that it even has its own festival. Family-owned Ramirez & Sons has kept the canning tradition alive for nearly 200 years. But it hasn’t been easy. The company has faced dropping fish stocks and a revolution. So how has Ramirez survived? We visit Portugal to find out.

EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this video incorrectly stated Portugal had a Mediterranean coastline.

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How The World’s Longest-Running Sardine Cannery Packs 60 Million Cans A Year | Big Business

[ZQQHellorty]

Very rare for a company pass from generation to generation, and not selling to multinational corp. Good job and continue on for generations to come.

[cancel]

Gotta admit that having the daycare at the factory is genius and of course their product is supreme.

[willswalkingwest]

Being an avid eater of canned sardines most of my adult life, I say to you, the ladies who toil and wear your hands out cleaning and canning these magnificent fish, THANK YOU!!!!

[_.k.k._]

This company shows that they care for their workers and their families. I wish more companies can have in house daycare for their employees children's. Image how more productive the employees can be, instead of running late for work because they need to drop off their kids or request to leave early to pick up the kids from daycare, because once you don't pickup your child at a a specific time, the daycare charge you per minute, most daycare here in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

[DJKraze]

You can always tell how good a company is by the longevity of their employees.

[shaneintegra]

Absolutely love sardines. Such an easy thing to bring on camping trips and the high good fats are great for your brain and energy

[carlgomm]

My grandmother worked at Stinson Canning in my home town of Belfast, Maine, what I saw there was much different than what you have here, she worked there for 50 yrs, all of this is gone now but the memories remain, keep up the good work, such a nice show !!

[kalui]

I'm so glad I found this video, glad for the company and its well-cared employees, and a newfound respect for Portugal

[clavo]

The "easy open" cans, can be tricky. If you pull all the way quickly, you can get sardine juice on the walls !

[helmutzollner]

'Portugal with its long stretch of Mediterranean coaatline" since when is the Eaatern Atlantic part of the Mediterranean?

[henkdekraai]

Very happy fishing restrictions are imposed so we can keep eating this beautiful fish for generations to come!

[wtflip]

Looks like an amazing company, used to dislike fish in general but sardines are one of the healthiest options out there. Definitely a food source I eat occasionally.

[Potaters]

Gotta love how Ramirez cans found in HItler's bunker during WWII is weirdly a point of pride and a selling point

[sanchezroman]

I have always loved Portuguese Sardines..
As a Boy during our Cub Scout Camping days, l would bring several cans of Portuguese Sardines for a quick meals.

Am now 73 and still love Portuguese Sardines but its current price and availability in my country in the Far East, is a Great deterrent to purchase Portuguese Sardines nowadays.
The price of A can of Portuguese Sardines here is equivalent to 6-cans of locally produced Sardines!!

[nanums]

I can’t believe I spent 8 mins learning about sardines 😂. Pretty interesting 🧐

[mikegammon]

i have switched to eating two cans of sardines for breakfast and two cans for lunch get some salsa espinaler to dip in, and it has been awesome, weight loss is happening and i feel less loogy and bloated. Iv been eating Nuri's because i mean they are the gold standard, i want to try these now too.

[melgozakoki]

I'm 37 years old and just now eating sardines. 😆
My wife bought 2 boxes for our food stash. Took a couple for lunch one day... they are so convenient to have as lunch quick easy no mess your done. And cheap, I think. I haven't bought any I just take them from the pantry lol.

[dave-d-grunt]

Portuguese sardines are the best! I was first introduced to them in the Philippines. Was always able to find them in the States until recently.

[jeskvell]

i loooove sardines and may this company prosper more in the future and may they also still treat their workers with the same respect

[giovannigarbarini]

It is quite a common misconception... Portugal has no long stretch of Mediterranean coastline. It faces the Atlantic ocean.