Sardines
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Calmex
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Calmex is a mid-tier Mexican canned-seafood brand owned by Grupo Pando — the same group behind Yavaros. Its sardines are packed from Gulf of California Pacific sardine at Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, and Yavaros, Sonora.
At a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Baja California Sur |
| Founded | The Calmex plant at Puerto San Carlos began production on 3 October 1983, but whether the Calmex brand name predates 1983 remains unresolved — no earlier founding year is asserted. |
| Company | Brand owned by Grupo Pando (Del Centro S.A. de C.V.) |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardinops sagax (Pacific sardine (sardina Monterrey)) — the usual species for this coast |
| Owner | Grupo Pando |
Notable facts
- Canned at Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur (plant production began 3 October 1983) and at Yavaros, Sonora.
- Product lines include Línea Clásica, Especialidades, and Dorada.
- Species is the regional default Sardinops sagax; the individual label was not captured this pass.
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by Grupo Pando.
Products
Sardina en Aceite (Línea Clásica)
Sources
Compiled from public reporting and the brand's own materials.
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