Jealsa

Jealsa

Jealsa is a Spanish multinational company specializing in the production of canned seafood, primarily tuna, operating through its renowned brand Escurís. With over 60 years of experience, it operates one of the largest tuna canning plants in Europe, located in Boiro (A Coruña, Galicia). Jealsa integrates the entire value chain, from fishing to final distribution, and is committed to sustainability and innovation in the seafood industry.

Jealsa's Spain presence is deeply rooted in Galicia, where it has production facilities and its corporate headquarters. As a family-owned company with a global footprint, it offers stable employment in a region traditionally less popular with internationals. For international professionals, Jealsa provides opportunities to work in a key European center of the fishing and canning sector, with a strong focus on modern technology, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety. Their current openings cover technical, legal, financial, and operational roles, making it an entry point into the Spanish food industry from a distinctive location.

Company History

Jealsa was founded in 1958 by José Luis Fernández in Boiro, Galicia, beginning as a small family tuna packaging company. It grew into one of the leading canned fish companies in Europe, expanding internationally with subsidiaries in Portugal, Italy, Ecuador, and other regions.

For International Professionals

  • Based in Boiro, a coastal town in Galicia, in Spain's northwest; the dynamic city of Santiago de Compostela is about 30-40 minutes away.
  • Jealsa supports international talent; their careers page includes job vacancies in Spanish, and the company operates in a region known for its seafood industry, requiring technical and professional skills.
  • Working at Jealsa provides exposure to a vertical integrated seafood business, covering from fishing fleet to final retail products, valuable for professionals in the food industry.
  • Galician offical languages include Spanish and Galician, so gaining comprehension of regional language could be helpful for daily life.
  • The company is part of the value chain that emphasizes sustainability, offering specialists in environmental and food safety a chance to apply their expertise in production scale.

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