Sardines
Adriatic Queen
Adriatic Queen is the export sardine brand of Sardina d.o.o. in Postira, on the island of Brač, canning true Adriatic sardine (Sardina pilchardus) since 1907.
At a glance
| Country | Croatia |
|---|---|
| Region | Adriatic |
| City | Postira |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Company | Export brand of Sardina d.o.o., Postira |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Legally determined |
| Made at | Sardina d.d. (Postira), Postira, Brač |
Notable facts
- Made at the Sardina d.d. cannery in Postira — one of the oldest, largest fish processors on the Croatian Adriatic.
- Vertically integrated 'sea to can': own fishing fleet (7 vessels, since 1957) and own mariculture (since 1996).
- Exports roughly 70% of production to more than 20 countries; one spring-water SKU is made specifically for Canada.
- True Adriatic Sardina pilchardus — a genuine sardine, unlike the sprat-based Baltic tins sold as 'sardines' further north.
Behind the tin
Adriatic Queen is packed at Sardina d.d. (Postira) in Postira, Brač, Croatia.
Products
Sardines in Vegetable Oil
The core, best-distributed SKU; sold in a 73.5g and a 105g can depending on market.
Where to buySardines in Olive Oil
Olive-oil version of the flagship can, also exported to Slovenian retail.
Where to buySardines in Vegetable Oil with Lemon
Lemon-flavoured variant of the standard vegetable-oil pack.
Where to buySardines in Vegetable Oil with Chili Pepper
Spicy variant with added chili pepper (feferon).
Where to buySardines in Spring Water
Oil-free spring-water pack made specifically for the Canadian export market.
Where to buySardine Pâté
Spreadable sardine pâté, in a retail tin and a larger foodservice size.
Where to buyEvidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Legally determined: Sold unqualified as "sardines" in the EU, where only Sardina pilchardus may be — so the species is legally required.