Canned sardines are a cultural icon in Portugal. The fish has such a long history that it even has its own festival. Family-owned Ramirez & Sons has kept the canning tradition alive for nearly 200 years. But it hasn’t been easy. The company has faced dropping fish stocks and a revolution. So how has Ramirez survived? We visit Portugal to find out. EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this video incorrectly stated Portugal had a Mediterranean coastline. MORE BIG BUSINESS VIDEOS: Soviets Banned Matzo, Now Ukraine Supplies The $110 Million American Market | Big Business youtu.be/7pie6X2GG-s Why We Kill So Many Houseplants, But Spend Billions On Them Anyway | Big Business youtu.be/bNtxbb52eE0 Why Kombucha Makers Spend Millions to Make the Drink Less Boozy | Big Business youtu.be/7o2dILl8Fhc ------------------------------------------------------ #Sardine #BigBusiness #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, ...