Grupo Consorcio

Artisan fish preserves from Santoña

Grupo Consorcio is a cannery founded in 1950 in Santoña, a Cantabrian fishing town with a long canning tradition. It makes and sells premium fish preserves, led by Santoña anchovies, northern bonito, and yellowfin tuna. The company describes itself as international and follows an artisanal method inherited from Italian salters who settled in the area in the late 19th century.

Signature products

• Santoña anchovies: artisan salted anchovies. The company says it is the world’s leading seller of this product.
• Northern bonito: the company says it has led sales in Spain for more than 10 years. Each fish is caught, cleaned, and trimmed by hand.
• Yellowfin tuna: sourced from tropical and subtropical waters and certified by Friend of the Sea.

Preparation includes hand-rubbing and filleting anchovies and manually cleaning bonito and tuna to produce loins without skin, bones, or dark meat. The company uses olive oil as its main ingredient.

Online store and reach

Grupo Consorcio sells through its online store, with direct-to-home shipping and factory pricing. Its website is available in Spanish, Italian, and English. The company is on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Sustainability and certifications

The company says it is committed to sustainable fishing and reducing its environmental impact. Its tuna carries Friend of the Sea certification. Anchovies are caught with purse-seine nets, a selective fishing method the company describes as environmentally respectful.

Contact

Website: grupoconsorcio.com.