Export companies of canned foods from Europe

cofaco

Canned fish

Cofaco Export company of canned fish from Portugal

about us

Cofaco was created in 1961,
as the result of a merger of two large canneries in the Algarve – Centeno, Cumbrera & Ca. and Raul Folque & Filhos.

Based in Vila Real de Santo António, they were, at the time, the largest Portuguese canning group.

Vision

To be a REFERENCE IN THE CANNING INDUSTRY worldwide.

Mission

To be a REFERENCE IN THE CANNING INDUSTRY worldwide.

Values

TRADITIONAL CRAFT
Cofaco’s heritage of knowledge allows us to maintain a manufacturing process based on the principles of traditional customs. Being mostly manual, it perpetuates the knowledge of generations dedicated to the canning industry.

QUALITY GUARENTEED
The quality of our canned foods is a fundamental concern throughout the entire value chain and a vector that defines each of its stages; from raw materials to the packaging.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
The history of Cofaco is defined by the shared vision that, over the centuries, has united great men: to be relevant in the canning industry. This is a train of thought that, even today, guides us daily.

CULTURE OF INNOVATION
We believe in our ability to anticipate trends and foster a culture of innovation as a driver of sustainable growth.

HUMAN HERITAGE
It is the People who add value to our products, with each can containing the knowledge and flavour of tradition.

The excellence of Portuguese canned foods stems from those who make them.

Certificates

Cofaco holds the “Dolphin Safe” status granted by the “Earth Island Institute”, which ensures that dolphins are not caught or harmed in this fishery. Monitoring of these fisheries has been carried out since 1998 by the Azores Fisheries Observation Program, POPA.

The “Friend of the Sea” certificate verifies the sustainability of fisheries by ensuring that fish are caught responsibly, in areas where there is no stock-holding, and with minimal impact on the environment. It was awarded in 2001 to tuna fishery using the pole-and-line technique.

Cofaco is certified by BRC Global Standards, a leading quality and safety certification program, which ensures the standardisation of quality, safety and operational criteria and ensures that manufacturers comply with their legal obligations and protect the end consumer.

COFACO Azores completed its membership of the Marine Stewardship Council for Sustainable Fishing, obtaining the MSC chain of custody certification.

With this certification, COFACO now has a new tool for the selection and quality-control of its main raw material, within the scope of purchasing fish.

Joining this program and obtaining the MSC certification is a commitment and a demonstration of COFACO’s commitment to the sustainability of fisheries and protection of marine biodiversity, safeguarding the future of the oceans for future generations.

internationalization

Cofaco’s priority in offering top-quality products is internationally recognized, with close to 30% of sales being exported via a global standing that reaches more than 30 countries and on 5 continents.

our brands

BON APPETIT

The best of the ocean in a can.
A wide range of the best canned foods, including tuna, sardines and various other specialties. A brand dedicated to exports, which defines the quality standards of genuine Portuguese canned foods.

SARDINES 120 G

OLIVE OIL

SARDINES 120 G

HOT OLIVE OIL

SARDINES 120 G

SUNFLOWER OIL

SARDINES 120 G

HOT SUNFLOWER OIL

SARDINES 120 G

HOT TOMATO SAUCE

SARDINES 120 G

TOMATO SAUCE

TENÓRIO

TUNA FILLET 200G

BRINE

TUNA FILLET 200G

OLIVE OIL

TUNA FILLET 120G

PICKLED SAUCE

TUNA FILLET 120G

BRINE

TUNA FILLET 120G

AZORES LEMON AND PIRI-PIRI

TUNA FILLET 120G

OLIVE OIL

TUNA FILLET 120G

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL WITH CAPERS

TUNA FILLET 120G

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL

TUNA FILLET 120G

BASIL AND DRIED TOMATO

BOM PETISCO

Portugal’s most iconic canned food. A market leader for over 30 years, it has become an exponent of Portuguese gastronomy and the traditional art of fish conservation. It strikes the perfect balance between taste and tradition, preserved in a modern and appealing can.

TUNA 120 G

BRINE

TUNA 120 G

SUNFLOWER OIL

TUNA 120 G

OLIVE OIL

TUNA 120 G

PICKLED SAUCE

TUNA 120 G

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL WITH OREGANO

TUNA 120 G

CURRY

TUNA 120 G

AZORES PEPPER AND FINE HERBS

TUNA 385 G

BRINE

TUNA 385 G

SUNFLOWER OIL

TUNA 385 G

OLIVE OIL

TUNA 200 G

BRINE

TUNA 200 G

SUNFLOWER OIL

TUNA 200 G

OLIVE OIL

TUNA 120 G

BIOLOGIC OLIVE OIL

TUNA 120 G

BIOLOGIC TOMATO SAUCE

SARDINES 120 G

BIOLOGIC OLIVE OIL

SARDINES 120 G

BIOLOGIC TOMATO SAUCE

SARDINES 120 G

SKINLESS AND BONELESS

SARDINES 120 G

SUNFLOWER OIL

SARDINES 120 G

HOT SUNFLOWER OIL

SARDINES 120 G

OLIVE OIL

SARDINES 120 G

TOMATO

SARDINES 120 G

HOT TOMATO SAUCE

CODFISH 120 G

CODFISH IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC

MACKEREL 120 G

MACKEREL FILLETS IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

TUNA BURGER 2X75 G

BOM AMIGO

With a long history in the Portuguese market, the Bom Amigo brand is found in all stores with Tuna and Sardine options. For the Horeca channel, 1kg bags are available.

TUNA CHUNKS 1KG

VEGETABLE OIL

TUNA CHUNKS 120 G

VEGETABLE OIL

SARDINES 120 G

VEGETABLE OIL

PITÉU

Available on the national market since 1962, Pitéu canned products are renowned for tuna and seafood delicacies. The brand is a long-standing classic for canned Tuna in Vegetable Oil, while its Specialties range comprises a total of 10 different types of seafood delicacies.
The best of the ocean brought to the table, with typically Portuguese flavours such as codfish with olive oil and garlic, or jumbo squid with garlic.