THE BEST TINNED FISH

For a lot of people, tinned fish, such as sardines, are something that their grandparents keep at the back of the cupboard for a distressed, emergency snack on toast. However, for many others they are a delicious, nutritional and quality meal solution.

The process of preserving food stuffs in tin cans has been employed commercially for over two hundred years. Whilst food trends and new technologies influence consumers diet and shopping habits, the canning process still remains the best way to preserve some ambient food products. Helping to reduce waste, increase shelf life and maintain quality.

As explained by the recent article in The Guardian ‘Quite the catch – How the British fell in love with tinned fish’ (Thursday 24th February 2022) and supported by many leading chef’s and deli owners. More and more people are beginning to add tinned fish to their shopping list, attracted by the product quality and the eye catching artwork.

Where to buy the best tinned fish?

VICTUS EMPORIUM

La Gondola brand from Portugal, is available through Victus Emporium and many of their independent delicatessens and fish mongers. The range is all sustainably sourced and includes skinned and boned sardines in olive oil, skinned and boned sardines in olive oil and tomato sauce and tuna fillets in olive oil.

YURITA

Yurita are based in the Basque Country and specialise in anchovies and tuna. They pack for many of the large multiple supermarkets in the supermarket brand.

ORTIZ

Conservas Ortiz are another Spanish producer and their distinctive tins are available in Waitrose and Sainsburys