Weight 120g

Sustainability: Catch method: Pole + Line , MCS rating: 2

Why we’ve chosen these tinned fish:

• Sustainably caught using methods that protect the ocean
• Made in small batches, never mass-produced
• Hand-prepared for better taste and lower carbon footprint
• Only top-quality fish, olive oil & natural ingredients
• Fully traceable – we know who caught it and where • Caught in season for the best flavour
• Locally sourced – canned near the coast it’s fished from

Santa Catarina – Artisanal Tuna from the Azores

Heir to the proud cannery tradition of São Jorge Island, Santa Catarina brings the finest tuna to your table, prepared with the same artisanal methods once used by the island’s master canners. Located in the heart of the Azores, our factory upholds generations of know-how, combining time-honoured practices with an unwavering commitment to sustainability, quality, and social responsibility.

Sustainable Fishing, Pure Ocean Flavour

In contrast to industrial overfishing, Santa Catarina follows a philosophy of quality over quantity. Our skipjack tuna is caught in the Atlantic Ocean surrounding the Azores using the traditional pole-and-line method—one man, one rod, one hook, one fish. This selective technique eliminates by-catch, is Dolphin Safe, and ensures a minimal impact on marine life. Every fish is hand-processed in our factory, preserving both the environment and the integrity of the tuna.

Handcrafted with Local Ingredients

Every step of the preparation—from filleting the tuna to peeling and chopping fresh ingredients—is done by hand. No preservatives, emulsifiers, sweeteners, or additives are used. Just high-quality ingredients, often sourced from the island’s own fajãs (fertile coastal plains), including milk, peppers, garlic, parsley, and red pepper paste. The result is a truly handmade product that reflects the care and tradition of São Jorge’s people.

Empowering a Community

On an island of just 8,000 inhabitants, Santa Catarina plays a vital social role by employing 120 women in meaningful, skilled work. These women carry out the artisanal canning process on land: washing, cooking, cleaning, filleting, and preparing the tuna with exceptional attention to detail. It’s more than a job—it’s a continuation of a cultural legacy, passed down through generations.

A Taste Like No Other

From rich ventresca (belly) fillets to flavourful steaks and chunks, Santa Catarina’s tuna is offered in a variety of forms: in organic olive oil, brine, vegetable oil, or tomato sauce. Each tin is attractively packaged and filled with tuna of unmatched flavour, delicate texture, and natural pink hue.

Available in classic organic olive oil or infused with aromatic fennel, our tuna is ideal for refined dishes—from an elevated Salade Niçoise to a simple plate with fresh tomato, salad leaves, and shallots.

Santa Catarina — True Tuna, Truly Made.