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OFFICIAL PARTNER
BALFEGÓ
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Five Generations of Craftsmanship
Balfegó represents the fifth generation of fishermen from L’Ametlla de Mar, a town on the northwestern Mediterranean coast with a strong fishing tradition. In the 1980s, this family decided to invest in the farming of bluefin tuna. After many years of dedication, they succeeded in transforming the traditional fishing of this species into the world’s leading company in catching, feeding, studying, and marketing bluefin tuna — all in an innovative and sustainable way, both socially and environmentally.
A family-run business wholly committed to people and the world we live in. Its history is one of continuous improvement, in which Balfegó, thanks to its team, has turned challenges into new opportunities with a shared goal: to deliver the finest bluefin tuna to the world’s best restaurants.
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Sustainability, Technology and Culinary Experience
Today, Balfegó operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 350 people who remain true to the company’s roots and essence: an honest and responsible product. The experience gained over the years, combined with their innovative spirit, has made Balfegó a pioneer in both sustainability — certified by AENOR and now also a B Corp — and in technology.
What drives Balfegó is a spirit of continuous improvement, evolution, transparency, and a steadfast desire to share this with others, demonstrating that doing things the right way is the right path forward. They are committed to ongoing progress, embarking on this journey together — to fill kitchens with passion, to create unique experiences, to savor and celebrate success, and to keep building their dream.
Balfegó’s Core Values
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Commitment to our customers and society by meeting their expectations in a sustainable way.
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Responsibility beyond compliance taking accountability that goes beyond merely adhering to laws and regulations.
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Efficiency and continuous improvement ensuring maximum
cost-effectiveness in
the use of resources through ongoing enhancement and optimization.
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Transparency toward consumers and
society by publicly sharing the information they request.
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Excellence
Beyond sustainability and traceability, one of Balfegó’s core strengths is excellence — in the product itself and throughout every stage of the production process.
Sustainability
For many years, Balfegó has made significant investments in research focused on the species and the product. In particular, the company has a dedicated R&D department that carries out a wide range of research, development, and innovation projects aimed at improving both the farming of bluefin tuna and the quality of the final product. They work closely with universities and scientific institutions, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the long-term survival of bluefin tuna for future generations.
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Traceability
Balfegó’s traceability system is unique in the world of seafood. With just a mobile phone and the QR code provided with each portion, customers whether traders, chefs, or end consumers can access all relevant information about the bluefin tuna they are buying or tasting. This includes key details such as the catch date and location, weight, length, and fat content, along with direct access to health and quality certificates.
Balfegó is a Pioneer in:
- Catching and feeding live tuna in the Mediterranean Sea
- Protecting the reproduction of bluefin tuna
- Proposing large-scale fishery management and control methods
- Electronically tracing tuna and each of its portions
- Digitally managing catch documentation throughout all stages
- Marketing every part of the bluefin tuna
- Promoting research projects on bluefin tuna
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Balfegó & Fredimare
Whether you’re a chef in a top restaurant or a passionate lover of high-quality seafood, Balfegó offers tuna of exceptional quality, carefully farmed and processed according to the highest standards. At Fredimare, Balfegó’s exclusive products are available — for those who value taste, origin, and craftsmanship.
