Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Lisbon.
Miss Can
Lisbon, Portugal
Miss Can is a Lisbon-based Portuguese brand launched around 2013 that presents a family canning heritage dating to 1911, with production in Póvoa de Varzim by A Poveira.
✦ Artisan & small-batch
Launched ~2013 by a founding team including Tiago Ribeiro, Bárbara Cabral and Marta Fernandes; current ownership not fully confirmed.
At a glance
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Region | Lisbon |
| Company | Portuguese brand; produced in Póvoa de Varzim |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) — the EU-reserved name for a true sardine |
| Made at | A Poveira, Póvoa de Varzim |
Notable facts
- Launched around 2013 by a team including Tiago Ribeiro, Bárbara Cabral and Marta Fernandes.
- Presents a family canning heritage dating to 1911.
- Portuguese sources name A Poveira (Póvoa de Varzim) as the traditional producer.
- Won Portugal's National Prize for Creative Industries and an Arla innovation award in 2015.
Behind the tin
Miss Can is packed at A Poveira in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal.
Made in the same cannery: Minerva, Santo Amaro.
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