summer aperitif

A fish cannery in Brittany is a workshop specialising in the preparation of tinned seafood products: fish rillettes, soups, ready meals, and seaweed and vegetable spreads for aperitifs. On the island of Groix, this tradition is part of local history: between 1863 and 1979, the island was home to as many as five canneries, particularly those specialising in white germon tuna. Groix & Nature is part of this island culinary heritage, crafting its recipes on the island using traditional methods.

Groix & Nature products are made in Port Lay on the island of Groix, off the coast of Lorient in southern Brittany. In our traditional Breton cannery, we produce authentic recipes inspired by the culinary traditions of the island of Groix: fish rillettes, soups, ready meals, and seaweed and vegetable spreads for aperitifs.

Our artisanal Breton cannery offers seafood products for aperitifs, everyday meals and special occasions: tuna rillettes, sardine rillettes, shellfish rillettes, Breton fish soups and ready-made seafood dishes. The range also includes other specialities, such as cooking oils, seaweed tartares and spreads made from island vegetables.

Choosing an artisanal tinned fish product means opting for recipes prepared with care, rich textures and authentic flavours. An artisanal tinned fish product emphasises the quality of the ingredients, a balanced seasoning and a respect for the natural flavour of the seafood.

The signature products of the Groix et Nature cannery are its artisanal fish rillettes, led by the Breton-style scallop rillettes, as well as its culinary oils, including Lobster Oil, our cannery’s signature creation. Our range also features seaweed tartares, fish soups, seafood ready meals and spreads made from island vegetables, all produced on the island of Groix in the spirit of a Breton delicatessen inspired by the sea.

Yes, Breton tinned fish makes a wonderful gift for lovers of fine Breton delicacies and seafood. Fish rillettes, soups, plant-based spreads, ready meals and gourmet gift sets offer an original, tasty and easy-to-store selection.