Conservas Cerqueira

Galician canning tradition

Conservas Cerqueira, S.A. is a Galician cannery that produces and sells canned fish and seafood. It began in Vigo in 1890 under founder João Baptista Cerqueira and has retained that original location as one of its production sites.

In addition to its own brands, the company specializes in producing private-label products that other businesses sell under their own labels.

History and expansion

• 1890: operations began in Vigo.
• 1940s: production expanded with the acquisition of the Ribeira plant.
• 2023: a new plant opened in Rianxo to expand industrial capacity.

In 2025, the company marked 135 years in business, according to its company news.

Plants and production capacity

• Vigo plant: 10,000 square meters, with capacity to process up to 300,000 cans per day.
• Rianxo plant: 18,000 square meters, with capacity of up to 400,000 cans per day. Opened in 2023 with advanced technology and sustainability measures.

The company reports annual production of more than 50 million cans and commercial activity in several countries.

Products and brands

The catalog is organized into several canned-seafood families:

• Tuna and bonito
• Cephalopods
• Shellfish
• Pelagic fish
• Other products

Its brands include Pay Pay and Pay Pay Serie Oro. The website also features recipes and company news.

Quality and certifications

The company says biologists, chemists, and engineers work to optimize its processes. It lists the following certifications and standards:

• Dolphin Safe: fishing methods designed to protect dolphins and other marine species.
• Recyclable packaging: recyclable metal cans and cartons, with waste-management practices.
• IFS Food: international food-quality and safety standards.
• ISO 9001: certified quality-management system.

International presence

The company has taken part in food-industry trade shows such as Anuga in Cologne, Germany, and has a dedicated export department.

Locations and contact

• Vigo, Pontevedra: Rúa Tomás A. Alonso 80, P.O. Box 63, 36208 Vigo. Phone: 986 233 500.
• Rianxo, A Coruña: Parque Empresarial de Rianxo, Plots 19–23, 15984 Rianxo. Phone: 981 871 047.

Department emails: personal@paypay.es (human resources), compras@paypay.es (purchasing), laboratoriovigo@paypay.es (quality), comercial@paypay.es (sales), and export@paypay.es (exports).