Hacendado Filetes de Anchoa en aceite de Oliva

Hacendado is the flagship private label of Mercadona, Spain's leading supermarket chain. While the brand is quintessentially Spanish, the manufacturing of certain products like these anchovy fillets is often outsourced to specialized suppliers. For this particular product, the primary manufacturer is the Spanish company Francisco Gil Comes, based in Vinaròs (Castellón).

Although the managing company is Spanish, the production and hand-packing process frequently take place in manufacturing facilities located in Morocco. This is a common practice in the seafood industry to balance artisanal quality with competitive pricing. The anchovies themselves can be sourced from various fishing grounds (FAO zones), including the Cantabrian Sea, the Mediterranean, or the Moroccan coast, depending on the season and stock availability. Mercadona maintains strict quality control over its Hacendado line, ensuring that the traditional preserving methods are followed regardless of the facility's location.