Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Italian-market national brand.
Nostromo
Italian-market national brand, Italy
Italy's number-three canned-tuna brand, owned by Spain's Grupo Calvo since 1993, whose budget sardine tin is packed in Morocco.
At a glance
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Italian-market national brand |
| Founded | "Over 60 years" per owner Grupo Calvo (~1960s or earlier); exact founding year unverified. |
| Company | corporate brand under Spanish multinational |
| Price | $ — budget |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (sardine) — the EU-reserved name for a true sardine |
| Owner | Grupo Calvo |
Notable facts
- Owned by Spanish multinational Grupo Calvo since 1993 (confirmed on grupocalvo.com); Italy's #3 canned-tuna brand.
- The sardine tin is made in Morocco — an Italian brand, not Italian-packed; the tin states "lavorate fresche sul luogo di pesca" (processed fresh at the place of catch).
- Sold unqualified as "sardine" on the EU market, which legally determines Sardina pilchardus; no Latin name sighted.
- Budget pricing: EUR 1.60-1.82 per 120 g can; SKU details are single-retailer-sourced (nostromo.it blocks robots).
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by Grupo Calvo.
Products
Sardine all'olio di oliva (120 g, 84 g drained)
olive oil Sardina pilchardus
packed in Morocco; tin states "lavorate fresche sul luogo di pesca"
Compiled from public reporting and the brand's own materials.
Spot something we got wrong? Tell us.
Work with this brand? We'd love your corrections, official photos, or details —
get in touch.