Hi everyone,

Garrett from Tinventory here.

Summer has officially arrived, and so has another incredible quarter for the Tinventory community. Whether you've been logging your latest discoveries, writing thoughtful reviews, or simply finding your next favorite tin, thank you for helping make Tinventory the home for tinned fish enthusiasts around the world.

Here's a look back at what happened this Spring.

Spring by the Numbers

From April through June, the Tinventory community added:

⭐ 1,600+ New Reviews

👥 300+ New Members

🥫 770+ New Tins Cataloged

📦 1,100+ Pantry Adds

Every review, rating, and new tin helps make Tinventory a better resource for everyone discovering the world of conservas.

Community Highlights

A huge congratulations to this Spring’s top reviewers:

🥇 Finstajams with 83 reviews

🥈 Emtyach with 80 reviews

🥉 tincity with 60 reviews

Thank you for sharing your knowledge (and excellent taste).

Highest Rated Tins This Past Spring

A few newcomers climbed to the very top of the rankings:

• Ramón Peña Garfish in Olive Oil

• Pollastrini di Anzio Spicy Sardines in Olive Oil

• Wildfish Cannery Black Cod Cheeks

Most Reviewed Tins

Some familiar favorites continue to dominate community tastings.

Fishwife's Smoked Rainbow Trout remains one of Tinventory's most reviewed tins, while Nuri Spiced Sardines in Olive Oil has climbed into second place alongside Fishwife's Slow Smoked Mackerel with Chili Flakes.

New Around Tinventory

Many of this quarter's improvements came directly from member feedback.

In the Spring we added:

• Pantry — Keep track of tins waiting to be opened.

• Replies — Continue the conversation beneath reviews.

• Tinventory Exchange — Buy, sell, and trade tins with other members.

• Tinventory Goods — Bring the Tinventory fish home with our first collection of merchandise.

And there's much more on the way including the upcoming Tinventory iOS mobile app, which we'll be sharing more about very soon.

Fish of the Quarter: Garfish “Gar”-nering Our Attention

If you've spent any time in the tinned fish world recently, you've probably noticed a lesser known star generating buzz: garfish.

While sardines remain the backbone of the conservas world, with over 530 sardine tins currently cataloged on Tinventory, garfish has quietly become one of the community's most talked-about tins.

Long, slender, and often mistaken for needlefish, garfish offer a remarkably mild flavor with a firm texture that lands somewhere between sardines and premium tuna. They’re rich without being overly fishy, making it an excellent introduction for anyone looking to branch out beyond the classics.

Unlike sardines, garfish were never a mass-market staple. Historically, they were a prized seasonal catch in Portugal and Spain, carefully hand-trimmed and packed by skilled cannery workers due to their delicate, elongated shape. As traditional conservas evolved throughout the twentieth century, producers shifted from simple preservation methods to packing garfish in high-quality olive oil, piri-piri peppers, and aromatic spices that highlighted their naturally clean flavor.

Today, brands like Ramón Peña, José Gourmet, and others have helped transform garfish into one of the most sought-after tins on specialty shop shelves. They’ve become a favorite among conservas enthusiasts looking to explore beyond sardines, mackerel, and tuna.

If you haven't tried garfish yet, this summer might be the perfect time.

Explore what the Tinventory community is saying about garfish, and be sure to check out Tinned Fish With Tyler's excellent review if you'd like to learn more.

Looking Ahead

This summer we're continuing to expand the Tinventory database, improve community features, and make discovering great conservas even easier.

Whether you're opening your very first tin or logging your thousandth, we're grateful you've chosen to be part of the community.

Cheers and Happy Eating,

Garrett

Tinventory.co