PRODUCER
Conservas Portomar
SPAIN
2021 SPRING/SUMMER DE MEDICI CATALOG GALICIA IS BORDERED TO THE NORTH BY THE CANTABRIAN SEA AND BY THE ATLANTIC OCEAN ON ITS WEST. IT HAS OVER 1000 MILES OF COASTLINE. THE ATLANTIC COAST IS CHARACTERIZED BY RIAS, RIVER VALLEYS THAT HAVE BEEN CLAIMED BY THE SEA.
Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean’s currents, these estuaries waters are among the richest and productive on the planet. The bounty of these waters makes Galicia the source of the finest conservas, preserved seafood, in the world. Portomar is in Vilagarcía, the heart of the Ria de Arousa. It is a privileged place in Galicia for harvesting and preserving the most exquisite seafood. All products are prepared with 100% natural ingredients, without additives, colorants or preservatives.
Flavors of the sea enjoy the flavors of the galician seashore with the exceptional conservas from portomar. ideal to serve with the aperitif or to feature with a few simple ingredients in salads, in rice and fish dishes. bars and restaurants all over spain and portugal serve conservas as part of the tapas selection. They are ready to enjoy right out of the tin or served in small terra cotta cazuelas. Set them out alongside crusty bread, olives, Marcona almonds and potato chips. Fill a shot glass with toothpicks for spearing. Put out a stack of paper cocktail napkins. Open a bottle of Cava, a chilled white or cold beer, and you are ready to entertain.
PORTOMAR IS COMMITTED TO THE QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
The manufacturing facility consists of the latest generation of production lines, uses strict quality controls and a batching system to ensure food safety without loss of commitment to the traditional and artisanal.
CERTIFICATIONS
GFSI THE GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVE certifies that the company adheres to standards for auditing the quality and safety of processed food in its preparation and in its primary packaging.
MSC THE MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL is an independent, non-profit whose label and certification are granted to companies that act to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis that safeguards seafood supplies for the future and forever.
PESCA DE RIAS
Ensures respect for the environment, adherence to standards of hygiene and handling processes for seafood fished by the Galician artisanal fleet.
MEXILLÓN DE GALICIA Guarantees Protected Designation of Origin and quality of the region’s mussels.
