Pescanova Seafood

Pescanova is a leading global name in the seafood industry, recognized for its extensive vertical integration that spans from fishing and aquaculture to processing and marketing. Founded in 1960 in Vigo, Spain, by José Silva, the brand revolutionized the industry by introducing the first large-scale freezer trawlers, allowing fish to be processed and frozen directly at sea to preserve peak freshness.

Today, the brand operates under the Nueva Pescanova Group. Its manufacturing and sourcing network is truly global, with processing plants and aquaculture farms located in Spain, France, Ireland, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru, Argentina, Namibia, and India. This diverse footprint ensures a stable supply of species like Argentine red shrimp, vannamei shrimp, and Cape hake.

Ownership of the company has transitioned significantly over the decades. Following a complex financial restructuring, ABANCA, a major Spanish financial institution, became the ultimate owner of the Nueva Pescanova Group. The brand remains deeply rooted in Galician maritime culture while serving over 80 countries worldwide.