Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Galicia, near Ribadumia, O Salnés.
La Brújula
Ribadumia, O Salnés, Galicia, Spain ⚠︎ details being verified
La Brújula is a Galician brand produced by Conservas La Brújula SL at its factory in the O Salnés industrial area of Ribadumia, using manual cleaning and hand-packing with no artificial additives.
✦ Artisan & small-batch Confirmed
Manual cleaning, steam toasting and hand-packing, with no artificial additives.
At a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Galicia |
| City | Ribadumia, O Salnés |
| Company | Conservas La Brújula SL, Ribadumia factory |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Legally determined |
Notable facts
- Galician records identify Conservas La Brújula SL, with production in the O Salnés industrial area of Ribadumia.
- Uses manual cleaning, steam toasting and hand-packing, with no artificial additives.
- Maintains production traceability and wastewater treatment.
- Ángel Sánchez is president of Grupo Delgado in the La Brújula context.
Products
Sardines in olive oil
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.