Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Sinaloa, near Mazatlán.
Dolores
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Dolores is the flagship canned-sardine brand of Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa's largest employer. Packed in Mazatlán from Gulf of California Pacific sardine, its oval cans in tomato sauce with chiles are a Mexican pantry staple.
At a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Sinaloa |
| City | Mazatlán |
| Founded | Grupo Pinsa has operated for over 30 years; its Pesca Azteca fleet dates to 1984 and its dedicated 'Sardison' sardine plant opened in 2016. A specific founding year for the Dolores brand was not captured. |
| Company | Flagship brand of Grupo Pinsa |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardinops sagax (Pacific sardine (sardina Monterrey)) — the usual species for this coast |
| Owner | Grupo Pinsa |
Notable facts
- Grupo Pinsa is Sinaloa's largest employer, with roughly 6,000 direct jobs.
- Species is the regional default Sardinops sagax ('sardina Monterrey') from the Gulf of California; the individual label was not captured this pass.
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by Grupo Pinsa.
Products
Sardina en Salsa de Tomate (oval)
Sardina 'Cuarto Club'
Sources
Compiled from public reporting and the brand's own materials.
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