Sardines
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Appel Feinkost
Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, North Sea coast, Germany
Cuxhaven producer founded in 1879 and the only German brand in this directory selling true Sardina pilchardus, sourced from West African waters.
At a glance
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region | Lower Saxony, North Sea coast |
| City | Cuxhaven |
| Founded | 1879 Founded in Hannover by Heinrich Wilhelm Appel |
| Company | Independent private company |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) — named on the label |
| Made at | Appel Feinkost Cuxhaven Plant, Cuxhaven |
| Owner | Sustainable & Invest GmbH |
Notable facts
- The only German brand found selling true Sardina pilchardus rather than herring or sprat in sardine-style tins.
- Sardines are sourced from FAO 34, the Central Eastern Atlantic off West Africa, since there is no wild pilchard fishery in German waters.
- Offers batch-level catch-code traceability.
Behind the tin
Appel Feinkost is packed at Appel Feinkost Cuxhaven Plant in Cuxhaven, Germany.
The brand is owned by Sustainable & Invest GmbH.
Products
Sardinen Madeleine Rot
Catch area: FAO 34, Central Eastern Atlantic · confirmed
Skinless sardine fillets
Sardinen Piri-Piri
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