Sardines
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Iconic Sardine
Perafita/Matosinhos, Portugal
Iconic Sardine is a sardine-focused Portuguese brand launched in 2025 from the José Gourmet/100 Mistérios group, hand-packing MSC-certified wild NE Atlantic sardines.
✦ Artisan & small-batch
Sardines described as hand-packed.
At a glance
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Region | Perafita/Matosinhos |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Company | Sardine-focused brand from the José Gourmet/100 Mistérios group |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) — the EU-reserved name for a true sardine |
| Made at | 100 Mistérios, Perafita, Matosinhos |
Notable facts
- Launched in 2025 as a sardine-focused brand from the José Gourmet/100 Mistérios group.
- Launch range comprises 8 recipes.
- Uses MSC-certified wild NE Atlantic sardines, hand-packed.
- Produced by 100 Mistérios (Perafita/Matosinhos).
Behind the tin
Iconic Sardine is packed at 100 Mistérios in Perafita, Matosinhos, Portugal.
Made in the same cannery: José Gourmet, Ati Manel, Maria Organic.
Products
Sardines
Catch area: FAO 27 (Northeast Atlantic)
MSC-certified wild NE Atlantic sardines, hand-packed; launch range of 8 recipes.
Where to buySources
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