In La Guardia (Pontevedra), on March 15, 1996, the Organization of Longliners Guardeses (OR.PA.GU.) was established in order to regulate, develop and promote the fishing activity of longliners, both fresh and frozen, and defend the interests of the members of this organization, being able to adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the rational exercise of fishing and improve the conditions of sale of the production of its members.Today, OR.PA.GU., is made up of the most important fleet in the world in the surface longline modality, consisting of 60 vessels.
The type of fishing carried out by the vessels belonging to this organization corresponds to the longline modality. surface of height and of great height, directing its fishery fundamentally to the Swordfish and related species.In 2012 ORPAGU Gourmet was born with the creation of its canned swordfish and little by little the recipes have been innovating and improving. In addition, canned tuna hooks have been created and recently the swordfish and tuna burger.
