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A trading fad in the late 1980's, canned fish collecting is making a come-back.

Those in the know are well aware that "best before" and "use by" dates are not relevant. Fish, and sardines in particular, benefit greatly from long periods of maturity, just like fine wines. In addition, the attraction of complete and integral cans is of great interest to those who see the value of investing in fish with the sole intention of accruing a capital gain rather than eating the contents, and with some tins from the 1800's selling for thousands of pounds, this interest in investment cans is slowly but surely filtering out into the general market.

Unfortunately, our stock of fish from that period has long gone, but we still retain stocks of some interesting contemporary cans which we hope may tickle your fancy.

We need to add that legally, we must tell you that all these products are sold with "investment only" status, not to be consumed. But what you do with them after having bought them is your private affair!

Until the web site is complete, please don't hesitate to contact us with your canned fish needs to see if we have what you require.

Spicy sardines in olive oil. A robust Spanish recipe.

Product: Spicy Sardines in olive oil. Manufacturer: Bernardo Alfageme. Country of packing: Spain. Net weight: 120 grammes. Opener type: Ring pull (assumed). Condition: Clean sealed box, can assumed perfect. No leakage. Use by date: 31st December 2006. CE code: SPAIN 12-414-PO CE Notes: A real taste of Spain, incorporating a spicy flavouring made from Spanish red peppers. The sardines are sourced solely from the Rias Gallegas area. A basic, but understated, offering under the strangely entitled "MIAU" brand name. Price: £10.00.

Sardines with lemon in olive oil. A light, refreshing Spanish recipe.

Product: Sardines with lemon in olive oil. Manufacturer: Bernardo Alfageme. Country of packing: Spain. Net weight: 120 grammes. Opener type: Ring pull (assumed). Condition: Clean sealed box, can assumed perfect. No leakage. Use by date: 31st December 2007. CE code: SPAIN 12-00418-PO CE Notes: A recipe for the consumer seeking a lighter taste. Local lemon slices are then added before packaging in olive oil. Another basic offering under the strangely entitled "MIAU" brand name. Price: £10.00.

Sardines "Pompadour" in spices and olive oil. An interesting offering from Rizzoli, one of Italy's top brands!

Product: Sardines "Pompadour" in olive oil. Manufacturer: Unknown (for Rizzoli). Country of packing: Portugal. Net weight: 125 grammes. Opener type: Ring pull (assumed). Condition: Clean box, can assumed perfect. No leakage. Use by date: 31st December 2006. CE code: Not stated. Notes: A delightful design of long-bearded dwarves enticing the buyer to "eat well". Rizzoli are renowned for giving names to their recipes, with Pompadour being described as "flavours of the kitchen". Very desirable, as shown by the fact that this box still retains its anti-theft metallic strip. Price: £10.00.

Sardines "Falstaff" in herbs and olive oil. A full of flavour offering from Rizzoli, one of Italy's top brands!

Product: Sardines "Falstaff" in olive oil. Manufacturer: Unknown (for Rizzoli). Country of packing: Portugal. Net weight: 125 grammes. Opener type: Ring pull. Condition: Clean box, can assumed perfect. No leakage. Use by date: 31st December 2006. CE code: Not stated. Notes: A delightful design of long-bearded dwarves enticing the buyer to "eat well" with Falstaff urging them on. Rizzoli are renowned for giving names to their recipes, with Falstaff being described as "vegetables and red pepper". Very desirable, as shown by the fact that this box still retains its anti-theft metallic strip. Price: £10.00.

Sardines in olive oil. A basic, no-nonsense offering from one of Italy's lesser-known brands!

Product: Sardines in olive oil. Manufacturer: LGMO (for De Langlade & Grancelli). Country of packing: Morocco. Net weight: 125 grammes. Opener type: Ring pull. Condition: Clean box, can perfect. Use by date: 31st December 2006. CE code: Not stated - Non European. Notes: A very basic design of a couple of sardine fillets on a yellow background. Aimed at the lower end of the market, providing a nourishing meal at minimal cost. Fabuloso! Price: £7.00.

Sardines in olive oil. A basic, down-to-earth recipe.

Product: Sardines in olive oil. Manufacturer: Unknown (for Generale). Country of packing: Portugal. Net weight: 120 grammes. Opener type: Ring pull. Condition: Clean box, can assumed perfect. No leakage. Use by date: 9th August 2003. CE code: Not stated. Notes: A very simple box design of a spear-carrying sea god using a shell as a trumpet as the fishing boat returns to land with its catch. The description cites that these sardines were processed without being frozen and were then canned in olive oil. Price: £7.00.

Mackerel in olive oil. "Catch of the day", canned on the same day.

Product: Mackerel in olive oil. Manufacturer: Unknown (for Rizzoli). Country of packing: Portugal. Net weight: 125 grammes. Opener type: Ring pull (assumed). Condition: Box clean, can assumed perfect. No leakage. Use by date: 13th July 2006. CE code: Not stated. Notes: Unusually, a basic product from Rizzoli! Finest mackerel, processed on day of capture and canned in olive oil. Simple, but generous, with a dense texture to the fish. Price: £7.00.

Mackerel in vegetable oil with smoke flavour. An off the wall flavour from Rizzoli

Product: Mackerel with smoke flavour in vegetable oil. Manufacturer: Unknown (for Rizzoli). Country of packing: Spain. Net weight: 65 grammes. Opener type: Ring pull (assumed). Condition: Box clean, can assumed perfect. No leakage. Use by date: Decmber 2006. CE code: 12-005-34 CE Notes: An interesting offering from the Rizzoli stable; the smokey flavour adds interest to the dense meaty texture of this recipe. Finest mackerel, processed on day of capture and canned in vegetable oil. Simple, but generous! Price: £10.00.

For canned fish only, packaging and postage by insured Recorded Delivery is £7.50 for up to 3 items with a replacement value up to £50 and by insured Special Delivery for £12.00 for up to 10 items with a replacement value up to £500.

For orders above this value, we shall quote a tailored price for couriered delivery. Clients outside the UK should ask for a customised delivery quote.

The items shown above are a small part of a large selection of canned fish available for sale.
Should you have a particular requirement, please e-mail LAINSON (EUROPE) with your specific needs.

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