Northern Anchovies

Small Fish, Big Flavor and Utility

Anchovies (Engraulis mordax) harvested off California for culinary, curing, oil production, and paste applications.

Product Overview

Cured, Fresh, and Industrial Supply

Handled with care to maximize yield and flavor. We support traditional curing as well as modern industrial formulations.

  • Catch Method: Purse seine with selective gear to reduce bycatch.
  • Applications: Curing, oil production, fish paste, and culinary toppings.
  • Quality Controls: Glazing checks, temperature logging, and traceable lot codes.
Anchovy pizza topping
Formats

Ready for Culinary and Industrial Uses

Fresh Whole

Landing and immediate icing for processors and regional distribution.

  • Graded for size consistency.
  • Delivered from San Pedro and Oxnard.

Cured & Fillet Programs

Support for salting and curing processes with clean, uniform fish.

  • Moisture and salt targets on request.
  • Documentation for origin and handling.

Oil & Paste Grade

Industrial volumes for oil extraction and paste production, optimized for yield.

  • Bulk palletized loads with export support.
  • Lot tracking and QA sampling.
Specifications

Key Details & Planning Notes

AttributeDetail
SeasonalityGenerally available year-round; volume influenced by fishery management decisions.
PackagingFresh totes, frozen blocks, bulk industrial loads.
CertificationsHACCP program, traceable lots, SQF-aligned facility controls.
LogisticsDomestic refrigerated routes and export containers with documentation.
Anchovy oil product shot