Sardines
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Fausto Sea Artisans
Porto, Portugal ⚠︎ details being verified
Fausto Sea Artisans is a Porto-area Portuguese brand founded in 2022 that hand-packs Sardina pilchardus from the Portuguese Atlantic and Galician rías, with production near each species' origin but no named cannery.
✦ Artisan & small-batch Confirmed
Small Galician sardines caught by the traditional xeito method, hand-packed and rested ~6 months; founder Paula Araújo, launched 2022 via the UPTEC incubator.
At a glance
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Region | Porto |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Company | Producer/cannery varies by SKU — not named |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Confirmed |
Notable facts
- Founded by Paula Araújo via UPTEC, established 2022.
- Product identifies Sardina pilchardus, processed fresh not frozen; includes Portuguese-coast sardines plus small Galician xeito-method sardines, hand-packed and rested about 6 months.
- Some organic products cite KIWA-SATIVA certification (per product, not blanket).
- Brand says production is near each species' origin but does not name its canneries; individual contract canneries are unresolved and modelled at SKU level.
Products
Portuguese Atlantic Sardines
Catch area: FAO 27 (Northeast Atlantic)
Processed fresh not frozen, hand-packed, rested about 6 months; cannery not named.
Where to buyGalician Xeito Sardines
Catch area: FAO 27 (Northeast Atlantic)
Small Galician xeito-method sardines, hand-packed; cannery not named.
Where to buyEvidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ⚠︎ details being verified.
Species — Confirmed: Latin name shown on packaging or certification.