Ortiz
In 1891, Bernardo Ortiz de Zarate founded in Vizcaya (Spain) Conservas Ortiz. Since then a total of 5 generations took care of the family business an contrinued to advance the artisanal and traditional fishing and processing techniques.
To prepare the Ortiz products only the best tuna is used, which originates primarily, due to the special quality, from the domestic Cantabrian Sea. The artisanal fishing techniques, strict observance of catch rates and times serve the survival of fish stocks and prevent unnecessary bycatch. The purification and processing of the fresh catch is based on traditional methods and still done by hand - only the best of the fish comes into the tin. Upon completion, the products are stored until the optimum level of maturity is reached before going into distribution. Many well-known fancy food shops have already discovered the Ortiz specialties for themselves, among others Agata & Valentina and Dean & DeLuca in New York, Haver & Nichols and Fortnum & Mason in London, Lafayette Gourmet in Paris, Johnson in Sydney.
Bonito del Norte - White Tuna
The Bonito del Norte is because of its bright, almost white flesh with a silky texture and expressive flavor the best among the tunas. He is fished from July to October in the Bay of Biscaya in the Cantabrian Sea. Sustainable methods of fishing with fishing hooks and the surrender of nets protect the population and the marine habitat of the region. Short transport routes to the home port, the traditional and the immediate processing by hand as well as over 100 years of expertise guarantees the firm Ortiz you and your customers a fresh quality product that shall be placed in the top region of the category.
Yellowfin Tuna
The Yellowfin Tuna (Yellowfin tuna) originates from the tropical waters. To achieve the best result Ortiz uses only fish that weigh less than 30Kg. In addition on factors such as seasonality, fishing region and methodology are looked extremely fussy in order to obtain the best quality of yellowfin tunas. The flesh of this fish is delicious, juicy and has an impressive consistency.
Ortiz in brief
- Tradition in fishing and processing since 1891
- Only the best varieties of tuna are used for the production of products (Bonito del Norte and Yellowfin-Tuna)
- Highest regard for fish stocks and marine life through sustainable fishing by rod and one examplar is caught after the other, fully adjusted fishing locations and times, and short transport routes to the home ports
- Modern equiment support the workers at the still traditionally hand-made fish-processing
- Tuna fillets are packed with extreme caution by hand in bundles so that the fine structure of the fillets do not get destroyed
- Due to the labor-intensive processing the quality of the products is at any time guaranteed
- The interesting product range gains through accentuated different packaging formats attractiveness: From the classic oval box to the modern appearance in the glass
- The preparation of the traditional Cantabrian sailor meal succeeds within a few minutes. Without food additives or antidegradants and with the best indredients, the delicious tapas convince through quality, authenticity and its Mediterranean flavor.
Truffles, Patés & Fish
Ortiz - Bonito del Norte Oval Tin
Finest quality of Bonito del Norte fillets marinated in olive oil and conserved in a nostalgic oval fish tin. The typical bright colors of the traditional Ortiz packaging attract attention and stand for over 100 years for the best quality and delicious flavor from the Cantabrian Sea. The classic 112g tins are ideal for usage in 1-2 person households.
Ortiz - Bonito del Norte Round Tin
The round tinned Ortiz white tuna fillets in olive oil ties through packaging, colors and design up to the classic oval tin, but with 250g this delicious pleasure can be shared with more guests. Besides the recognition effect of the characterisitc tin, detailists and consumers can benefit of the long durability of the salted tuna in olive oil.
Ortiz - Bonito del Norte Jar
The white tuna fillet flakes show only in the modern glass its whole prestige. The slightly more subtle packaging design directs the viewer's eye on the essential: the aromatic Bonito del Norte in fine olive oil. Long shelf life and after opening reclosable, there is certainly the one or other opportunity to feast from this rare Ortiz treasure of the Cantabrian Sea.
Ortiz - Bonito del Norte in Bio Olive Oil
For the growing demand for organic products Ortiz offers tuna fillets, which are laid in in extra virgin olive oil from organic farming. The Bonito del Norte by Ortiz directly gets fished near the coast of the base port in the Cantabrian Sea, in order to ensure eminent freshness, quality and short transport distances. Available in a 190g reclosable glass.
Ortiz - Bonito del Norte Ventreseca (Ovale Tin)
The fatty portion tuna bulge from Bonito del Norte is valued for centuries as the by far tastiest and most tender part of the fish. The juicy fillets are, because of their delicate texture, only processed by hand and packaged with extreme care. The Ventresca from Ortiz is available in the classic oval 112g tin in carton with modern design. Because of the relatively small part of the fish bulge, Ventresca is only available in limited quantities and forms with the Special Vintage the peak of the category "tinned fish".
Ortiz - Bonito del Norte "Reserva de Familia"
The fantastic range of tinned fish gets completed with Bonito del Norte "Reserva de Familia ". This product is formed exclusively of fresh-caught fishes, which fillets in laid in olive oil and salt - like a fine wine - mature for at least one years before they get into distribution. The long maturation period in the vaults of Ortiz makes the already delicate fish of the bonito even more tender and tasty. The special packaging design stands out visually from the rest of the line and emphasizes the high nature of the product.
Ortiz - Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (ovale tin)
After Bonito del Norte, yellowfin tuna is one of the best tuna in the world. The popular food fish is found in all tropical and temperate oceans and seas. Due to the delicate taste and texture, Ortiz exclusively uses exemplars weighing less like 30Kg. The slightly darker tuna filletes are packed in oval 112g tins.
Ortiz - Yellowfin Tuna (Jar)
The meat which Ortiz uses for his products is most exactly revised for freshness and color before processing and usually has a nice rosane color. Whether in the traditional tin or in a glass will remain your decision. What is certain is that Ortiz will succeed. Because the one who tries, will ignore the normal range in the future.
Ortiz - Piquillo Peppers
For the delicious tapas of Ortiz as for all other products only the best and freshest raw materials and ingredients are used. The preparation of the traditional Cantabrian sailor meal succeeds within a few minutes. Without food additives or antidegradants, and under continuous quality control, tapas convince through quality, authenticity and its Mediterranean flavor.