Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Bay of Biscay / northern Spain.
Patagonia Provisions
Bay of Biscay / northern Spain, USA ⚠︎ details being verified
Patagonia Provisions is a US brand whose sardines are sourced in the Bay of Biscay and canned abroad in Vilanova de Arousa, Galicia, by Conservas Antonio Pérez Lafuente.
✦ Artisan line Confirmed
The sardine line is made by fifth-generation Galician cannery Conservas Antonio Pérez Lafuente — manual cooking, cleaning, filleting and packing.
At a glance
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Bay of Biscay / northern Spain |
| Company | US brand, canned abroad in Galicia, Spain |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) · Strong inference |
| Made at | Conservas Antonio Pérez Lafuente, Vilanova de Arousa |
Notable facts
- Sardines are sourced in the Bay of Biscay from small-scale purse-seine cofradías.
- The named producer is fifth-generation Conservas Antonio Pérez Lafuente in Vilanova de Arousa, with family canning to 1892 and manual cooking, cleaning, filleting and packing.
- The producer is a certified B Corp and states that Patagonia's tins are its sardines under a different outer design.
- Canned abroad: although a US brand, the product is canned in Galicia, Spain.
Behind the tin
Patagonia Provisions is packed at Conservas Antonio Pérez Lafuente in Vilanova de Arousa, Spain.
Products
Roasted Sardines in Olive Oil
Olive oil Sardina pilchardus · Strong inference
Catch area: FAO 27 (Bay of Biscay)
Where to buy Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ⚠︎ details being verified.
Species — Strong inference: Strongly inferred from the fishery and region, without an on-pack Latin name.