Fish

Talatta, the name the ancient Greeks gave the sea, is a third generation family-run company based in Sciacca, Sicily, and are known for their attention to detail. Fresh off the Mediterranean fishing boats, within 24 hours the anchovies are hand-cleaned and washed in brine, before being cured in sea salt for up to 12 months. The anchovies are then filleted by hand and packed into tins.

Eat as is, or in pasta or pizza. Try melting a few into your tomato sauce for a flavour boost.

Talatta, named after the ancient Greek word for sea, is a third-generation family-run company based in Sciacca, Sicily, and are known for their attention to detail. Fresh off the Mediterranean fishing boats, within 24 hours the anchovies are hand-cleaned and washed in brine, before being cured in sea salt for up to 12 months. The anchovies are then filleted by hand and packed into jars, seasoned with local ingredients including Trapani sea salt, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and Pantelleria capers.

Another premium product from the Ortiz family on Spain's Cantabrian coast, Ortiz sardines are the prime choice for connoisseurs. These sardines are prepared using traditional methods dating back to the 1800s. They are individually hand cleaned, fried in quality olive oil, then left to stand to drain any excess water, giving them a delicate texture.

Try using them in a fritter, stir them through your favourite pasta for added flavour, or on your toast for breakfast with a dash of Forvm Cabernet vinegar.

In 1891, Bernardo Ortiz de Zarate established Conservas Ortiz in Vizcaya, Spain, located in the Basque region. Since then, five generations have maintained and improved upon the artisan methods of production, leading to a delicious, premium range of anchovies and tuna.

Known as the 'Beluga caviar' of the anchovy world, Ortiz anchovies are prized for their superior flavour, quality and texture. The anchovies are preserved whole, layered with coarse salt and pressed for up to 6 months. This results in a firm-textured anchovy with a less salty taste. Each anchovy is then individually trimmed and filleted by hand, to remove all bones.