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Our Spanish sardines from Arroyabe are harvested off the coast of Cantabria, in the northwest of Spain.They are incredibly tender and delicate, a true treat!

Arroyabe sardines are hand prepared and packed with the highest quality ingredients. Their attention to detail produces a moist, tender and exceptionally flavourful fish. Traditional fishing methods are used that respect the biological cycles of the species and avoid harming other sealife.

Serve these sardines in their own oil with a touch of lime, garnish with carrot, cucumber, and red pepper.

No added colours or preservatives. Refrigerate upon opening.

Name: Sardines in Olive oil Ingredients: Sardines, Olive Oil, Salt Net Weight: 118g Drained Weight: 83g Storage: store in a cool dry place Best Before: See Label Allergens: Fish

For over 100 years Arroyabe has been dedicated to the traditional preparation of canned fish (Bonito del Norte White Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and Anchovies), providing maximum flavour and exquisite taste.

Located in Bermeo, which has the largest fishing fleet in the Bay of Biscay, they have modern high-tech facilities that enable them to produce canned fish with all the flavour, freshness, and quality while maintaining the essence of craftsmanship that sets them apart.

The future of their business depends on continuous innovation in the production process which enables them to provide the highest quality in their products, and the continuing care of the species that they use to prepare them which making them very sensitive to the fishing methods used by their fishermen for the survival of the species.

They have their own production facilities which allow the whole production process to be controlled in house and ensure the maximum quality to the final product. This allows us to meet the customer’s expectations and a constant search for continuous improvement.

The traditional process enables them to produce high quality products. Their motto is to produce healthy, natural products that keep their traditional flavour. Therefore, they apply strict quality control standards throughout their production process which begins with the selection of the fish and continues with a completely traditional manufacturing of all their canned fish.

Arroyabe is certified in IFS (International Food Standard certificate), one of the most important certifications in food safety and quality of processes and products.

In addition, Arroyabe is a member of the CNTA (National Center for Food Safety and Technology) which contributes to the development and innovation of food companies, and by extension, promotes the competitiveness of the industry.

SUSTAINABLE FISHING
The White Tuna / Albacore is caught in summer in the Bay of Biscay by selective, ecological and traditional fishing (pole and line).
Cantabrian anchovy is caught in the Bay of Biscay during spring using purse seine nets, an artisanal surface fishing method. This fishing method respects the environmental balance and marine sustainability

CERTIFICATES
Arroyabe is certified in the MSC chain of custody standard. The MSC Standards define the requirements for fisheries to be certified as sustainable and for business to trade in certified seafood.
Their products are in compliance with "Friend of the Sea" Criteria for Sustainable Fisheries. Friend of the Sea is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, whose mission is the conservation of the marine habitat. Products and their origins are audited onsite by independent international certification bodies, against strict Friend of the Sea sustainability criteria.

All their products are Dolphin Safe certified, which assures that the tuna does not come from vessels that chase and encircle herds of dolphins.