Tahiche Lacomba, CEO Frescamar Food, I picked up yesterday in Madrid the award Food from Spain 2016. It was in the category of Fisheries and Aquaculture Production, from the hands of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment.
This is an award that recognizes the business trajectory, socioeconomic relevance and innovative character of the company. As well as its contribution to the promotion of the products of the aquaculture and to the improvement of its image and position in the market.
Founded in 2001, Frescamar Food It has been a member of the Andromeda Group since 2008. It is one of the fastest growing groups in the Mediterranean aquaculture sector. With activity throughout Europe and with worldwide export capacity.
The processing plant of Cool is in Burriana (Castellón). It has the capacity to process more than 10.000 tons annually.
The main species currently processed at the facility are the sea bream, sea bass and croaker. All of them have the seal 'Breeding of Our Seas' that guarantees its origin from the Spanish coasts.
The Iberian division of Andromeda Group, to which it belongs Cool, has three cultivation centers. They are located in the open sea and located in the Valencian Community (Burriana, Calpe-Altea and Villajoyosa). He also has two farms of fattening -hatcheries. Located in the same Burriana and the Region of Murcia (Águilas).
Daily catches of all species are carried out. This ensures the arrival at the point of sale with the best guarantee of freshness and quality in 24/48 hours.
Traceability and food safety
La fish traceability and control throughout the entire production chain. From breeding to packaging, in addition to having their own fry. All this has allowed the food group to position itself in the international market. As a benchmark for safety, quality and freshness, with special attention to the method of slaughter.
This has been decisive for the final quality of the product, with an exhaustive control of the cold chain, essential to guarantee its freshness. Likewise, the production is carried out with total respect for the environment and the welfare of the animals. The company is certified Friend of the Sea.
The feeding of the fish, for its part, is based on feed that is free of genetically modified organisms. Cool is currently a leader in the Mediterranean coast in the production and enhancement of corvina. It is at the forefront due to its ability to respond to market trends, as evidenced by its new ecological range (Bio bream and sea bass).
Its offer is equally differentiating, since it goes beyond the fresh fish habitual whole, in the aquaculture companies of our country. It is also committed to the commercialization of value-added products such as steaks, loins, etc.
The latest launches of the company show its innovative character.
On the one hand, 2016 saw the launch by Cool from the first national brand of corvina. Born from the private sphere and not allusive to its origin: Meager REX Frescamar.
A milestone that, beyond its commercial aspect, has meant the recovery of a traditional species of the Mediterranean coast. Through the aquaculture Its properties have been enhanced and put in value before the distribution and the final consumer.
Frescamar has recovered the croaker for the Mediterranean
It should be noted that it is the only croaker in Europe with certification 'Halal Food & Quality'. Guarantees the quality of the product according to the Halal use regulations within the dietary laws of the Islam.
Also and as a result of the company's efforts to produce and supply products of the highest quality. His corvina got the Award 'Superior Taste Award 2016' (granted by the International Taste & Quality Institute). It was with the highest rating: three stars that recognize the product as 'exceptional'.
In the field of organic products, Cool has starred in the launch of its range last year Freshen Bio. It has made it the first and only company in the country to produce Organic sea bream and sea bass covering the entire process. From the Fry until the commercialization of marine products obtained through respectful methods with the environment always.
