Fish is an essential part of a balanced diet, especially a Mediterranean one. This food provides our bodies with omega-3 fatty acids and phosphorus, which is found in large quantities in oily fish, salmon, tuna, and many other species.
Italy is a peninsula, and most of its territory overlooks the sea. Fishing plays a central role in both the economy and the food sector. Furthermore, the Mediterranean Sea is one of the richest in fish in the world, and some species live exclusively there.
Seafood dishes are typical of the regions of Central and Southern Italy, and constitute a large portion of all traditional recipes in these areas. From Tuscan Cacciucco to Sicilian Spaghetti al Nero di Squid (Spaghetti with Squid Ink), there's no shortage of seafood dishes.
Among the most famous are Risotto ai Frutti di Mare, Spaghetti allo Scoglio, but also fried anchovies, Octopus Luciana-style, Baccalà alla Vicentina and many others.
Italy also produces a large number of processed products, such as sardines in oil or salt, mackerel fillets, and, above all, canned tuna. Regarding the latter, there are many artisanal plants in Sicily, where one of the most prized tuna species is caught: yellowfin tuna.
“Preserved” fish, or rather “canned fish,” has a long shelf life and can last for many months (often even years).
As mentioned, canned fish is highly sought after in Italy, and these products can be found practically everywhere. Among the best brands, we highlight Rio Mare, the market leader in Italy, which stands out for the high quality of its fish and all its products.
Rio Mare canned tuna is made exclusively from yellowfin tuna, and the same quality standards are applied to mackerel fillets, meaning only the best variety is used.
A separate chapter is dedicated to sardines in olive oil, which are sold by numerous producers, most of whom fish them right in our sea.
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