Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash " />Sardines are having a moment – and for good reason. 2025 saw sardines have their fashion moment (Vogue declared ‘ sardine girl summer’ a thing) – and it seems in 2026, they’re gaining popularity on people’s plates, too. The act of sardinemaxxing (aka cramming sardines into one’s diet) has gained popularity on TikTok , while industry reports suggest the canned sardines market is experiencing “steady expansion” due to “rising global demand for shelf-stable, nutrie