Sardines
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Delicius
Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy ✓ verified
Parma family conserviera founded in 1974, one of the few large Italian canners with a dedicated wild-caught sardine line rather than a token SKU.
At a glance
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| City | Parma |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Company | family SpA (Società Benefit) |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (sardine) · Confirmed |
Notable facts
- One of the few big Italian conservieri with a dedicated sardine line, not a token SKU.
- Family SpA of the same Rizzoli family branch; a certified Società Benefit since 2024.
- Sardines are wild-caught; Sardina pilchardus confirmed on the official category page.
- Stocked at Carrefour and Esselunga; about EUR 2.50 per 120 g at Cicalia.
Products
Sardine all'olio di oliva (120 g)
olive oil Sardina pilchardus · Confirmed
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Confirmed: Latin name shown on packaging or certification.