Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Marmara, near Istanbul.
Tada
Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey
Canned-sardalya brand of Istanbul-based Unifo Gıda (Uyar Holding), sold in plain and spicy 125 g tins through Migros and Trendyol.
At a glance
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Region | Marmara |
| City | Istanbul |
| Founded | 1997 1997 is the founding of parent company Unifo Gıda; the Tada brand's own launch date is not separately verified. |
| Company | diversified food producer |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (sardine (sardalya)) — the usual species for this coast |
Notable facts
- Brand of Unifo Gıda (Uyar Holding), founded 1997, with Istanbul headquarters and a Gebze plant.
- Sold at Migros and Trendyol; a 2025 taste test cited 89 TL for the plain and 125 TL for the spicy tin (test pricing, not live retail).
- Labels say only "sardalya" with no Latin name; Sardina pilchardus is the regional default for Turkish sardalya.
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Sources
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