Overview
Chilean sardine (Strangomera bentincki), commonly referred to as Araucarian herring, is a small pelagic species found in the cool waters of the South Pacific off Chile. It is an important species both for direct human consumption in regional markets and as raw material for fishmeal and fish oil production at FoodCorp's steam-drying plants.
FoodCorp captures sardine through its fleet and supplier network, processing whole round fish at the Coronel plant. Sardine is blast-frozen and packed in standard export cartons for shipment to buyers who use it for smoking, grilling, canning or further processing. The high oil content also makes sardine a valuable input for premium fishmeal and fish oil lines.
For importers seeking a cost-effective wild pelagic from FAO Area 87, Chilean sardine offers consistent supply from a processor with integrated capture and reduction capacity. The species is a staple of Chilean reduction fisheries, and FoodCorp's two steam-drying plants can convert sardine landings into 66–72% protein fishmeal and fish oil when food-grade volumes allow. Ask our team about current landings, size grades and dual supply for food and feed applications.
Product forms & packing
Whole round frozen
Whole round sardine, blast-frozen and packed in 20 kg net cartons.
Block frozen
Block-frozen whole round sardine for industrial processing.
Fishmeal raw material
Sardine directed to FoodCorp's fishmeal plants for 66–72% protein meal and fish oil production.
Mixed pelagic
Sardine landed alongside anchovy and mackerel in mixed pelagic fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
What is Araucarian herring?
Araucarian herring is a common trade name for Strangomera bentincki, the Chilean sardine caught in the South Pacific and processed by FoodCorp at Coronel.
Is sardine used for fishmeal?
Yes. Sardine is an important raw material for FoodCorp's two fishmeal plants, producing 66–72% protein meal and fish oil in 1,250 kg jumbo bags.
What packing format do you offer?
Standard export packing is carton 20 kg net for whole round frozen sardine. Block frozen formats are available for industrial buyers.
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