TINNED FISH MANIA: These canned goods aren't just for survivalists¿they're luxury imports, souvenirs, and collectibles. We've reached an age, as Eater has pointed out, where Americans are willing to spend $45 on a tiny tin of conservas (as they're often called in Spain and Portugal) to snack on while they sip their wine. Bon Appétit is using them as all-purpose stocking stuffers. Tinned, canned, jarred, preserved: these sea creatures are a pantry must-have. SUSTAINABLE COOKING IN A CAN: In an age of conscious consumerism, canned seafood can offer transparency about sourcing, fishing methods, sustainability, and mercury levels that can be difficult or impossible to trace among the fresh seafood at the supermarket. As more and more home cooks cut down on their meat consumption out of concern for the environment, canned fish offers a happy alternative, packed full of protein and omegä3s. Its convenience, nutritional value, and long shelf life don't hurt either! Consumer: ¿ home cooks ¿ people who enjoy entertaining ¿ sustainable cooking enthusiasts ¿ gift for foodies and cookbook collectors ¿ seafood lovers ¿ hostess/host gift​