Brands
The houses worth knowing — the Iberian benchmarks, the American newcomers, and the gift-tin specialists. Where to start with each, in a sentence or two.
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Conservas Ortiz
Spain · est. 1891The Cantabrian anchovy benchmark — the house every other anchovy is measured against.
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Don Bocarte
Spain (Cantabria) · est. 1995Ultra-premium Cantabrian anchovies, hand-filleted and aged 18+ months. Cult status among anchovy purists.
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Fishwife
USA · est. 2020Becca Millstein's Los Angeles DTC brand — the tin that introduced tinned fish to a new American audience.
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José Gourmet
PortugalThe graphic-art tin — Portuguese conservas wrapped in some of the most collectible packaging in the category.
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Nuri
PortugalThe accessible Iberian sardine icon — Portuguese hand-packing at a pantry-staple price.
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Patagonia Provisions
USA · est. 2012The conservationist tin — sourcing-first seafood from the food arm of Patagonia.