Sardines
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Appel Feinkost
Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, North Sea coast, Germany ✓ verified
Cuxhaven producer founded in 1879 and the only German brand in this directory selling true Sardina pilchardus, sourced from West African waters.
At a glance
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region | Lower Saxony, North Sea coast |
| City | Cuxhaven |
| Founded | 1879 Founded in Hannover by Heinrich Wilhelm Appel |
| Company | Independent private company |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Confirmed |
| Made at | Appel Feinkost Cuxhaven Plant, Cuxhaven |
| Owner | Sustainable & Invest GmbH |
Notable facts
- The only German brand found selling true Sardina pilchardus rather than herring or sprat in sardine-style tins.
- Sardines are sourced from FAO 34, the Central Eastern Atlantic off West Africa, since there is no wild pilchard fishery in German waters.
- Offers batch-level catch-code traceability.
Behind the tin
Appel Feinkost is packed at Appel Feinkost Cuxhaven Plant in Cuxhaven, Germany.
The brand is owned by Sustainable & Invest GmbH.
Products
Sardinen Madeleine Rot
Catch area: FAO 34, Central Eastern Atlantic · confirmed
Skinless sardine fillets
Sardinen Piri-Piri
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Confirmed: Latin name shown on packaging or certification.