Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Galicia, near A Illa de Arousa.
Conservas Areoso
A Illa de Arousa, Galicia, Spain ⚠︎ details being verified
Conservas Areoso is a Galician canner operating its own factory on A Illa de Arousa, packing European pilchard (Sardina pilchardus) from local raw materials.
At a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Galicia |
| City | A Illa de Arousa |
| Company | Conservas Areoso SL, own A Illa de Arousa factory |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Legally determined |
Notable facts
- The A Illa de Arousa factory opened in 2004, adjacent to the group's shellfish purification operation, at Calle Arruda, A Illa de Arousa.
- Uses local Galician raw materials with artisan preparation and holds ISO 22000 certification.
- Grupo Vengarco publicly associates the Areoso brand, but the parent-company relationship should be confirmed against the commercial registry before being stated as definitive.
Products
Sardinas en aceite de oliva
Olive oil Sardina pilchardus · Legally determined
Catch area: FAO 27 (Northeast Atlantic)
Where to buy Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ⚠︎ details being verified.
Species — Legally determined: Sold unqualified as "sardines" in the EU, where only Sardina pilchardus may be — so the species is legally required.
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