Fangst means ‘catch’ in Scandinavian and is the name of this wonderful, small company, which is deeply rooted in Nordic nature and food culture.
Fangst are inspired by the prehistoric way of life, with fisher-hunter-gatherers living off what nature had to offer. This means no highly processed food, no mass farming, just sustainable, seasonal, healthy food from the earth.
Almost all of the seafood that goes into Fangst tins is wild caught from Nordic oceans and fjords. Every one of their tins of fish meets MCS top certification, though they recognise that all fishing on an industrial scale has an impact on nature.
Because of this, Fangst’s range is focused on mussels, which are CO2 neutral, and small fish such as Nordic sardines (Brisling), which are incredibly sustainable, as well as being extremely good for human health. Alongside these, Fangst sell MCS certified salmon and trout, which are key to the Nordic diet and still sustainable in smaller quantities from top suppliers.
Fangst cans are 100% recyclable and infinitely recyclable. Their products have a long shelf and do not require refrigeration, so the risk of food waste is extremely low and no energy is needed to store or serve the products.
Catch method: Purse seine. MCS rating: 2.
Rating Guide
Rating 1: Best choice, the most sustainably produced seafood.
Rating 2: Best choice, some aspects of production could be improved.
Rating 3: Not entirely sustainable at this time, okay to eat occasionally.
Rating 4: Improvements need to be made, potential environmental issues associated with these products.
Rating 5: Fish to be avoided.
