The Beginning
Tidecatch Provisions Co. was born from a simple question: why doesn't America have the tinned fish culture that Europe has celebrated for centuries?
In 2018, our co-founders Maya Chen and Sofia Rivera were traveling through Portugal and Spain, discovering tiny conservas shops tucked into coastal villages. They found tins of sardines aged for years, salmon smoked over ancient recipes, and anchovies so buttery they melted on the tongue.
They returned home with suitcases full of tinned fish—and a mission to bring this tradition to American pantries.
Meet Our Founders
Our Journey
Maya and Sofia discover the conservas tradition while traveling through Portugal.
Spent a year visiting canneries across Spain, Portugal, and the Pacific Northwest.
Launched Tidecatch with four products from our Los Angeles apartment.
Expanded to 12 products and partnered with five canneries worldwide.
Now in over 2,000 stores nationwide, still sourcing the world's best seafood.
Continuing to expand our range while staying true to quality and sustainability.
What We Believe
🌊 Ocean First
We only partner with MSC and ASC certified fisheries that prioritize ocean health.
🤝 Craft Matters
Every tin is hand-packed by skilled conserveros using time-honored techniques.
🍃 Simple Ingredients
Fish, olive oil, and thoughtful seasonings. Nothing you can't pronounce.
✨ Accessible Luxury
Premium quality shouldn't require a premium budget.
Our Canneries
We work with six family-run canneries across three continents. From a fifth-generation operation in Galicia, Spain, to a micro-cannery on the Washington coast, each partner shares our commitment to quality and sustainability.
Our sourcing team visits each cannery annually, tasting every batch and ensuring our standards are met. When you open a Tidecatch tin, you're tasting the work of generations.