Our Story
The story of Calvo begins in 1940. A remarkable journey of belief in a vision, the drive to reach new milestones, innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence and quality for our customers.
1940
Calvo is born, with a canning factory in Carballo (Galicia)
1956
We invent a machine capable of producing 36 tuna tins per minute
1965
Introduction of the round tin
1977
Creation of our own fishing fleet
1978
We invent the 3-tin pack
1979
First advertising success: “Claro, Calvo”
1993
We acquire the Italian group Nostromo
2001
We produce the first reduced-salt canned tuna
2003
We build the La Unión factory (El Salvador)
2004
We acquire the Brazilian group Gomes da Costa
2016
We join the United Nations Global Compact
2019
We present the Responsible Commitment strategy and our 2025 Objectives
2021
We launch Easy Flip®, a new way to package, produce and enjoy tuna
2022
Our Spanish factories achieve Zero Waste to Landfill certification
2024
We continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of our consumers
2025
We celebrate our 85th anniversary
1940
Nace Calvo con una fábrica de conservas en Carballo (Galicia)
1956
Inventamos una máquina capaz de producir 36 latas de atún al minuto
1965
Introducción de la lata redonda
1977
Creación de la Flota Propia
1978
Inventamos el pack de 3 latas
1979
Primer éxito en publicidad: Claro, Calvo
1993
Adquirimos el grupo italiano Nostromo
2001
Elaboramos la primera conserva de atún bajo en sal
2003
Construimos la fábrica de La Unión (El Salvador)
2004
Adquirimos el grupo brasileño Gomes da Costa
2016
Nos unimos al Pacto Mundial de Naciones Unidas
2019
Presentamos la estrategia Compromiso Responsable y los Objetivos 2025
2021
Lanzamos Vuelca Fácil, una nueva forma de envasar, fabricar y consumir atún
2022
Nuestras fábricas de España consiguen la certificación Gestión Residuo Cero
2024
Seguimos innovando para satisfacer las nuevas necesidades de los consumidores
2025
Celebramos nuestro 85 aniversario
Now your tuna just slides right out
Introducing our new Easy Flip® pack and the Real Peel® technology that makes it possible. Discover everything about this Calvo innovation.
Your wellbeing starts with what you eat
Our difference lies in quality and trust — because every one of our tins is a small reminder that each day can be simply extraordinary.
