Brands
Açôr
Albert Ménès
Over a hundred years in the business of producing the finest foods in the country famous for the very finest of foods, France.
Alkorta
In 1976 Miguel Angel Alkorta started his activity in the food sector, evolving in the treatment of different products until 1993, when together with his brother José Ignacio, they opted for cod as the main product. A small, family-run seafood company in the village of Elgoibar on Spain’s Basque coast. The cod is fished from the pristine Atlantic waters near the Faroe Islands, a remote archipelago between Norway and Iceland.
Alshark
A brand sardine fans go out of their way to find, normally found on the shelves of Mediterranean groceries.
Angelo Parodi
Since 1888 Italian producer Angelo Parodi has been canning fish from the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts.
Ar de Arte
Arroyabe
Arroyabe has been dedicated to traditional preparation of canned tuna and seafood products for over 100 years.
Artesanos Alalunga
Artesanos Alalunga is an ultra-small producer begun in 2018 by two brothers in search of excellence. Each tin is individually crafted by expert hands and numbered for full traceability. Their products are true specialties in the world of conservas, and availability is determined by quality and seasonality. Most of their production never leaves the country, similar to small Champagne or Riesling producers who only have a few cases that can be set aside for the US market, and we are able to offer this range of products only while supplies last.
AS do MAR
All production phases for our tuna are carried out in Olbia. A location choice for our operations that has recovered a precious local artisanal tradition. The decision not to use semi-processed products but only the whole tuna best enhances this tuna processing expertise, passed down from generation to generation. And it is a decision that makes a difference.
Ati Manel
Belveder
Berthe
Bogar
Bokksu
Bourgogne Escargots
Briosa Gourmet
Callol Serrats
Chatka
Cole’s
OUR STORY: Cole’s was founded in 2008 by Chris Zabriskie who has always had a passion for the freshest, best tasting fish, seasoned to perfection. While working at Wholefoods, he saw a gap in the marketplace for premium, ready to eat, shelf stable seafood. After conducting some research, Cole’s formed a partnership with Geomar, a strong supplier of premium fish with sustainable fishing practices in Chile. By partnering with Geomar, Cole’s is positioned to expand its distribution in North America and beyond with additional products which conform to the brand’s core principles of freshness, flavor and environmental stewardship. OUR SOURCE: All of our fish & seafood is caught in the pristine waters of Patagonia & local fishing communities of the Cape Verdean Islands. OUR SEAFOOD: Cole’s offers a wide variety of fish & shellfish. Our farmed fish comes from suppliers who are dedicated to best environmental practices, resulting in ASC Certfification (https://www.asc-aqua.org/). Our wild caught fish is sourced from fisherman who adhere to sustainable fishing practices. OUR COMMITMENT: Our Commitment is to ensure that consumers have the option to choose a sustainable, quality product with exceptional flavor. (sometimes spelled Coles)
Conservas Codesa
Producer of the anchovy judged best in the world by worldbestfish.com.
Conservas de Cambados
Pontevedra, Spain The riches of Northern Spain are not monetary; the real treasures lie in the surrounding seas. Since 1985, Conservas de Cambados has operated their own cannery in Galicia where the Pontevedra river meets the Ria de Arousa estuary. This estuary is the largest in Galicia and ideal for bivalves and cephalopods. With practices that set the artisanal standard, and being mindful of long term sustainability, Conservas de Cambados honors the traditions of both kitchen and sea.
Don Bocarte
Since 1997 Don Bocarte has developed its own production methods with the sole aim of achieving great culinary products, worthy of the most discerning palates. Their craft techniques ensure that the fish they catch do not suffer, which improves the flavour and texture of their products. Don Bocarte products are sold in leading Spanish hotels and restaurants, and distributed to over 20 countries worldwide.
Don Gastronom (La Narval)
Eagle Coin
Eco Food and Premium Food L (Armenia)
Located in the Ararat region of Armenia.
Ekone Oyster Company
Ekone Oyster Company was incorporated in 1982 by Nick Jambor and his wife, Joanne. They had already started farming oysters in Washington, where you can privately own intertidal ground. Nick built a wooden smokehouse for Joanne’s birthday, and they smoked a few oysters to enjoy. They experimented with brines and smoking times for the oysters, and found that their friends loved them. Nick and Joanne started taking their oysters to restaurants in Seattle, where they were popular also. It did not take long to rent a small space, upgrade the smokehouse and start producing more smoked oysters to keep up with the demand. Ekone Oyster Co has been a part of the Taylor Shellfish Farms family since 2017, and we have recently consolidated the canned fish program to our headquarters in Shelton, WA. Building A Sustainable Legacy–It all began in Totten Inlet with the tiny Olympia Oyster. Our great great-grandfather found his true calling in oyster farming, which started our legacy that lives on today. Since then, every generation of the Taylor family has grown up with a passion for shellfish and for the close-knit communities and rugged landscapes of Western Washington.
El Capricho
El Capricho provides timeless gourmet delights from the sea. Though our world continually changes in ways large and small, their excellence in conservas is constant. *Tinned at Peak Freshness *Steeped in Tradition. *Years of Award-Winning Quality. *Bonito (Tuna) Fished Directly from the Cantabrian Sea *Sturgeon from Green Spain Rivers Their workers, skilled and experienced in traditional ways, ensure that you enjoy their canned fish and mussels at their most fresh and flavorful. The flavors, thanks to artisanship, are expertly preserved. Rainbow Tomatoes Garden is honored to present them to you. Ahhh, lest I forget, there is a bonus, healthfulness. Not only are El Capricho’s products superbly delicious, but they offer health benefits. Salute! Here’s to your health, to your taste, and, ultimately, to your table.
Espinaler
Barcelona, Spain Espinaler began as a small tavern in Barcelona in 1896. With time, Espinaler extended beyond simply serving these delicacies to creating a house sauce and sourcing their own seafood in Galicia. Espinaler makes selections at the peak of each season and hand packs tins to ensure the utmost care is taken. These selections, paired with Espinaler’s own aperitif sauce, will transport you to the Galician coast. Add a glass of vermouth, and you’ll be back at the very beginning in Taverna Espinaler. If you’re wondering how it’s pronounced, here’s an explainer: https://youtu.be/F4WBSgP7XcA
Fangst
Fangst is the name of this Conservas company. In the Danish and Norwegian languages, the word means ‘catch.’ This melds perfectly with the company mission. Seafood harvested in Nordic waters, canned, and brought to your table. The brand embodies Scandinavian culinary traditions while embracing: *Sustainable Techniques *Modern Sensibilities *A Cultural Evolution of Nordic Foods *Respect for Nature *Preserving the Finest Fish *Sharing Innovative Gastronomy Within their tins is found the bounty of Scandinavia. A bounty enhanced with fennel seeds, chamomile, dill seed, and other flowers and herbs for your culinary enjoyment. Their fishes are tinned in golden, cold-pressed rapeseed oil that imparts its unique flavor into the product. Rainbow Tomatoes Garden urges you to experience this Nordic overture of a southern European tradition that is Fangst Conservas. Correct pronunciation is here: https://youtu.be/-M9D4h3844k
Ferrigno
Located in Provence, this third-generation cannery is producing some of the most interesting flavor combinations in the world of tinned fish.
Flower
Fished in the Moroccan fjords and coastal waters of Norway.
Groix & Nature
Begun in 1999, Groix & Nature is a family business that is growing responsibly and in harmony with the land, with the island of Groix, and with Brittany.
Güeyu Mar
The Güeyu Mar tinned seafood brand was born out of Abel Álvarez’s tiny, seasonal Playa de Vega restaurant Güeyumar. These are products of passion. Passion to change the perception of dining from tins. A passion for his valued staff, to be able to employ them year-round. Abel’s love for food, people, and excellence shows in every quality-filled can. *Treasured fish and seafood are sought out and chargrilled. *Aromas of birch, beech, oak, and eucalyptus plus oils of delightful textures are expertly joined, during grilling, with each conserva. *After wood fire cooking, everything is uniquely conserved in 100% Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Canena, Spain. *All cans contain a completely homemade gastronomic experience. Enjoy these flavor-filled passions eager to satisfy your palate with every gently-heated (our recommendation) or direct-from-the-tin serving. From Asturia, the northern coast of Spain to Rainbow Tomatoes Garden, the culinary joy of Güeyu Mar awaits you. If you’re wondering how it’s pronounced, here’s an explainer: https://youtu.be/Ue5C3giuN24
Gulf of Maine Conservas
Tinned seafood in Portugal, Spain, or Italy is called a “Conserva” which means preserved in those countries. At Gulf of Maine Conservas, only wild-caught tuna sourced from the Gulf of Maine are used. Their fish is canned by hand in top-quality olive oil. The preservation is performed exclusively in a facility approved by the FDA. Keper Connell lives in Rye, New Hampshire. He is the driving force behind the company. No, that’s not right. He IS the company. What makes Gulf of Maine Conservas so unique is that Keper Connell literally catches every single fish himself. Think about this. The heritage is astounding. Keper is a fisherman who grew up in the restaurant industry. Because of his love of flavor and fishing, he heads out in his boat, the F/V Figment, to catch the seafood for his products. His catch is handled with the greatest of care every step of the way. Finally, it is packed and shipped for your gastronomic enjoyment. Furthermore, his dedication to marine sustainability is a core value of his life and living. This dedication is evidenced not only by fishing methods used and products produced. But also, by his service as a Board Member on The American Bluefin Tuna Association Board of Directors. To expand the appreciation and experience of eating tuna beyond sushi is part of Keper’s mission. He is succeeding famously. *Tinned Bluefin Tuna* Picture giant bluefin tuna caught using a rod and reel. Only one of these spectacular fishes is caught at a time. The utmost care is taken to deliver the remarkable flavor of this fish from the ocean to you. Bluefin is unique. This fish takes on fat while feeding in the cold waters off the coast of New Hampshire. This fattiness helps to provide a remarkable richness and deliciousness to this tuna. Their preserved seafood is unbelievably versatile and is perfectly suited to be enjoyed during any mealtime. This conserva is far beyond the canned tuna usually found on grocery store shelves. *Skipjack, Albacore, and Yellowfin Too* Rainbow Tomatoes Garden is especially pleased to offer a combination package of tunas. Along with the line caught bluefin from Gulf of Maine Conservas, we chose tinned tunas from our other suppliers. We bundled these together. This special package can be found below or listed under other included brands.
Hagoromo
Founded in 1931, Hagoromo coined the term “sea chicken” for its tinned tuna products. These days tinned tuna in Japan is called sea chicken, no matter what brand.
Husmor
IASA
Pellezzano, Italy Ittica Alimentare Salerno combines tradition and attention to detail with innovative preservation techniques and high quality selection. Mediterranean branzino and dorade are line caught, grilled or steamed, and hand packed to mimic the texture and flavor of freshly caught and cooked fish served by a Southern Italian Nonna. IASA’s magic touch presents a preserved fish that feels and tastes as though it’s been freshly prepared the same day.
Jacques Gonidec
Sister brand to Les Mouettes d’Arvor, both are produced by Conserverie Gonidec. The JG line features products packaged with Organic (“Bio) products.
José Gourmet
We preserve memory and tradition JOSÉ is a name whose origin is lost in the memory of time. Many JOSÉs, similar companies, have gone through the most remote history of humanity. Many JOSÉs became well-known in the recent past. We pay homage to all the JOSÉs that remain in our collective imaginary, as well as to those that were relevant in the anonymity of our lives. It seemed befitting to evoke such a meaningful and typically Portuguese name, and at the same time, one that is so universal. JOSÉ appeared to be the smart choice for the project we started years ago. From the Hebrew root, JOSÉ is “the one who adds on”. This was our goal: to add material and immaterial value, to expand relations between quality production and consumption quality, to increase understanding of the quality of raw materials, their nutritional potential, and the quality of the great small producers and products. We preserve values and relationships We are not producers. We are between those who produce with quality, and those who appreciate products that meet the requirements. Between the first and the latter, we carry out our adventure: to introduce, to add value, to promote new social and commercial relations, and new social and dietary habits among people. We do not compete with competitors, whoever they are. We maintain an honest relationship with our suppliers and clients. Anyone who produces with commitment and responsibility, selecting good ingredients and implementing processes of excellence, deserves equal yield. We reach out to clients – or they come to us – demanding and sensitive to fair trade; people who won’t settle for anything less than the best and are willing to buy our products at fair price.
King Oscar
Founded in 1902 when King Oscar II gave permission for a small Norwegian cannery to use his name and image on line of superior sardine and sprat products.
La Barca
La Brújula
Taking great care every step of the way to bring you the absolute finest canned seafood is the hallmark of La Brújula. That has been their commitment to you for over 50 years. *Harvesting during peak season to work in concert with the environment. *Their fish is filleted by hand by local women living near the point-of-origin in Galicia, Spain villages. *Promoting sustainability and biodiversity using responsible methods of fishing. *An obsession with cleanliness and safety during every step of their processes. *Additives are absent. *Packaging is performed manually. Whether bonito, squid, mussels, urchins, octopus, scallops or any other of La Brújula’s artisanally preserved tinned fishes and seafoods are selected, the highest quality is assured.
Los Peperetes
Luças
Mabuti
Mariscadora
Matiz Gallego
Matiz products are all wild caught (depending on the product, in the waters of Spain, Italy, Croatia, Portugal, Morocco, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and the Mediterranean sea) and then hand packed in Galicia in the traditional Spanish fashion.
Minerva
Since 1942 Minerva, the flagship brand of A Poveira, makes its products with fresh fish, captured on the Portuguese coast, by using the traditional method of “pre-cooked” tinned fish. With a constant concern of preserving tradition, A Poveira strives to meet the desires of its increasingly demanding consumers. Their canned fish can be found in classic recipes, and is also a favorite in contemporary recipes that surprise consumers with exciting and tasty new flavors. A Poveira is fully committed to the responsible use of marine resources, with a view to protecting the sustainability of fisheries, as well as the preservation of nature. The company utilizes reliable suppliers of fish, using responsible fishing methods and respecting international standards. We also have the Ecolabel MSC – Marine Stewardship Council, certification that ensures the use of products of environmentally sustainable fishing. MSC’s fishery certification program and seafood ecolabel recognize and reward sustainable fishing.
Mouettes d’Arvor
Concarneau, France The Brittany coast is home to the Gonidec family and their cannery, named after the native seagulls, Les Mouettes d’Arvor. Their early focus on tuna and mackerel preservation in 1959 has expanded to a broader range of offerings with the same dedication with which the family began. Be sure not to miss the selection of seafood rillettes using ingredients like green peppercorn, mustard, herbs, and fresh cheese. The French coast never tasted so good, nor has it ever been this accessible.
Nissui
Nissui (short for Nippon Suisan) began with a single fishing steamship in 1911 and has grown into to a global network of fisheries and production facilities.
Nuri
Described as a cult favorite among sardine aficionados, Portugal-based Nuri bills itself as “The Artisanal Sardine.” We agree they’ve earned that title. Still handcrafted in an age of increased mechanization, expect 100 years of respect, tradition, and experience in every serving. Their Spiced Sardines in Olive Oil, judged to be the #23 overall best-tinned seafood at worldbestfish.com, well represents their quality. When considering where to buy these unique and delicious canned sardines, please think Rainbow Tomatoes Garden. Our personalized service is spectacular–if we do say so ourselves.
Officer
Officer was founded in 1915, and has ever since been focus of distribution high quality canned seafood.
Olasagasti
Markina-Xemein, Spain Sicilian Salvatore Orlando first set foot on the Basque coast of Spain in the late 1800s and pioneered long-standing Italian salting techniques along the Cantabrian Coast, where he also fell in love and married a Basque woman, Simona Olasagasti. Today, the grandson of Salvatore and Simona, Matteo Orlando, is in charge of the factory at Markina, Bizkaia, maintaining centuries-old tradition and flying the flag for his grandmother’s surname, Olasagasti.
Old Fisherman
Produced by Tong Yeng in Taiwan, this classic brand is a mainstay of Asian grocery stores.
Ortiz
Bernardo Ortiz de Zárate founded Conservas Ortiz, located in Ondarroa in the Basque region of Spain, in the early 1980s. For generations the family has led the industry in the artisan production of tinned fish of from the Cantabrian Sea. They source from local fishermen who still use live bait to catch the Bonito del Norte (Albacore), and still use nets for anchovies, methods that ensure the fish aren’t damaged during the catch and that their numbers remain strong enough to ensure harvests well into the future.
Paco Lafuente
Paliria
Patagonia Provisions
Sausalito, California / Galicia, Spain Patagonia Provisions, the food division of Patagonia Inc. has a mission to save our home planet through food. That’s why they partnered with Perez La Fuente, a fellow certified B Corporation, out of Galicia, Spain to create delicious canned products using seafood found lower on the ocean food chain and certified organic supporting ingredients. The Perez La Fuente family has been in the seafood business in Villanova de Arousa since the 1880s. Patagonia Provisions is dedicated to working with producers like Perez La Fuente who have a fierce commitment to responsibly sourced seafood, organic ingredients, and quality
Pearl River Bridge
Pepus
Pepus products are produced by Espinaler, and are intended to present a high quality product at a more entry level price point, similar to Bogar from Conservas de Cambados.
Pinhais
Pollastrini
Pollastrini is the only Italian company that produces canned Mediterranean sardines.
Porthos
“Porthos, a well-established canned fish company in the seaside town of Matosinhos in Portugal, exports high-quality sardines that come from the waters nearby, caught using sustainable harvesting methods. Large, meaty, and flavorful, the sardines aren’t smoked but cooked before they are hand-packed in either olive oil, hot vegetable oil, or mild or spicy tomato sauce, marinades so tasty you might want to drizzle them over a salad.”– Ann Trieger Kurland, Boston Globe
Porto-Muiños
Diver foraged in Galicia, Spain, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Cantabrian Sea, nutrient rich sea vegetables complement the flavors of wild harvested shellfish and piquillo peppers in Porto Muiños’ conservas. Blended with garlic or salsa brava, these flavorful combinations delight pescatarians and vegetarians alike and make for wonderful accompaniments to seacuterie boards.
Portomar
Conservas Portomar S.L.U. belongs to the Spanish group “Armadora Pereira”, founded in 1956 and with headquarters in the city of Vigo. The main activity of the group is the fishing and the transformation of fishery products in its refrigerated and frozen versions. Expert captains, skippers and specialized crew fish 113 species with 19 boats equipped with the most modern technology, in a manner that is respectful of the environment and responsible, complying with the sustainability standards of the species, established by the most demanding institutions. In addition, the group has several processing plants for seafood products, both chilled and frozen. The most important factory, Pereira Productos del Mar, is located in the fishing port of Vigo (Spain). The others are in Senegal and Namibia.
Pow! (RTG’s own brand)
Bringing to market savory delights no one else would.
PYSCIS Conserves
Ramón Peña
Galicia, Spain Surrounded by the cool, clean waters of the Atlantic and the Old World spirit of Spain’s Iberian Peninsula, there is no better place than Galicia for Ramón Peña to have mastered his technique. He insists on being the first to the morning fish auctions, purchasing only the absolute best of each day’s catch. After cooking in fresh seawater, each offering is hand-packed into tins one tasty morsel at a time. Only small producers like Peña, who use time-tested artisan techniques, are able to capture the intrinsic flavors and preserve the incomparable texture of pristine seafood. There are so many ways to enjoy tinned seafood, but we like it best right out of the can with freshly baked bread and a glass of un-oaked white wine.
Real Conservera
Riga Gold
Not all Eastern European sprats are created equal, though you might not know it from a casual glance at the names. “Riga” appears in many names but there is only one “Riga Gold”. The capital of Latvia is Riga, a port city through which most of the world’s sprats pass. Putting the word into a product name or description is roughly equivalent to saying Maine lobster or Alaskan salmon, it is not an absolute designation of quality. Riga Gold is the premier brand of the company GAMMA-A, the largest producer of canned fish in the Baltic states, and the largest manufacturer of sprats in the world.
RTG Original
The umbrella brand for the things we make or have made especially for us.
Rügen Fisch
Ubiquitous brand throughout Germany and other parts of Europe.
Santa Catarina
Heir of an old cannery tradition of the São Jorge Island, Atún Santa Catarina’s factory brings to your table the best tuna prepared according to artisanal methods used by the old cannery masters. Sustainability The global trend towards the exploitation of tuna by large commercial fleets is countered in the Azores by a commitment to quality over quantity. The tuna fish is caught on the Azorean sea, using the Pole and Line method (1 man, 1 fishing rod, 1 fishhook, 1 tuna fish) without any sort of predatory activity, being the only fishing method to be considered Dolphin Safe and environmentally sustainable. It is then manually laboured in Santa Catarina’s factory. The classification “Dolphin Safe” and “Friend of the Sea” As ecological recognition and appreciation, tuna fishing in the Azores, known as “Pole & Line” is certified since 1998 by the nongovernmental organization Earth Island Institute as “Dolphin Safe”, due to its lesser predatory characteristics, and since 2001 as “Friend of the sea”, the first tuna fishing method in the world to be awarded such certification. “Pole & Line” fishing, a sustainable method. As it is an artisanal method, the “Pole & Line” fishing requires all the experience of São Jorge Island’s fishermen. They begin by detecting the presence of tuna through binoculars. Then, they make their approach, turn off the engines and turn on the showers that simulate the escape of small fish, from which the tuna feeds, which hides the fishermen from their field of vision. After, they throw the bait overboard to attract the school and start the fishing activities. It is an example that allows fishermen to catch only enough fish without endangering other species or smaller fish. Unlike what happens in trawling practiced by large commercial fleets, the centenary arts of “Pole & Line”, practiced by the tuna boats of the region, are considered environmentally friendly, because they allow the fisherman to choose the fish and thus preventing unnecessary catches. Atún Santa Catarina
Sardinha
Seed To Surf Plant-Based Seafood
Sempio
Founded in 1946, Sempio is Korea’s oldest and most renowned soy sauce brand, leading the industry with over 60% share of Korean consumer market.
Sunnmöre
Tiny Fish Co.
Chef Sara Hauman’s unique tinned sea treat recipes are made with exclusive and unexpected varieties of seafood, sustainably sourced from the cool waters of the Pacific Northwest.
Trata
Yurrita
Yurrita Group is commitment and dedication. About 100 people comprise this family-owned business in Mutriku (Guipúzcoa). For nearly 150 years (five generations), they have been dedicated to the canned fish industry. No seafood canning company in the Basque Country has existed longer. Very few in the agrifood industry have operated this long in Spain.
The company is MSC certified. The harvesting of the fish from the sea to processing and preparing for your table, the certification assures sustainable use and marine resource preservation.They also are certified by the Basque Agriculture and Organic Food Council in Organic Agriculture.Also of note is that they meet Jewish KOSHER food standards.Their destiny and the sea are a bond. Caring for the environment is in concert with a continual commitment to quality. Whether you select Yurrita sardines, mussels, or tuna, Rainbow Tomatoes Garden is confident you will be impressed.
Zallo
Conservas Zallo is one of the premier conserveries in Spain and has been in operation since 1926. Their first year of involvement with the worldbestfish.com competition they sent 11 products and 9 of them ranked #54 or better.