BALFEGÓ

Balfegó is a leading company in catching, fishing, study, selling and distributing bluefin tuna, with a sustainable responsibility system that continuously exceeds customers’ expectations. 

The company was founded in l’Ametlla de Mar, a traditional fishing village located northwest of the Mediterranean Sea, just over 62 miles from Barcelona. This is where our family first began fishing for bluefin tuna in the mid-nineteenth century. 

In keeping with our commitment to sustainable fishery, we only catch adult bluefin tuna, with an average age of 10 years. Bluefin tuna mature sexually at 4, so they are given at least 6 years of reproduction. 

The bluefin tuna fishing process is carried out using vessels equipped with the latest technology, such as La Frau and Tio Gel, which are captained by the company’s presidents, Manel and Pere Vicent. This fishery is subject to strict controls by ICCAT, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, which is responsible for ensuring the tuna’s sustainability and conservation.

Why Balfegó?

• World leaders in commercialising fresh produce

We catch our fish between May and June. Once caught, the tuna go into our aquafarming facilities located 5 km away from L’Ametlla de Mar (Tarragona). This allows us to sell fresh, high-quality bluefin tuna that is totally unique, 365 days a year.

• Optimal fat point 

Balfegó is unique in measuring the fat percentage of each fish. Our wild bluefin tuna is caught in the Western Mediterranean and then exclusively fed on blue fish. Our desire to achieve excellence in our products has led us to become the only company in the world that extracts tuna from the sea at its optimal fat point, by customer demand.

• Japanese Sacrifice Technique: ikejime 

The bluefin tuna experience no stress or suffering during the sacrifice. The individual extraction method and the Japanese ikejime slaughter technique we use ensure a stress-free product and superior quality tuna, used in the world’s best kitchens.

• A unique traceability System 

Guaranteed transparency, sustainability and food safety. Our traceability system is ground-breaking in the world of fishing. Using a mobile phone and the QR code that is provided with each serving, you can access information about the bluefin tuna that is being bought or tasted: the date of capture, weight, length or fat level, in addition to health, quality and environmental sustainability certificates. All of this is guaranteed for our clients.

• Sustainability and R + D + i

AENOR certificate for environmental sustainability. Since our beginnings we have been committed to sustainability and respecting the environment. AENOR, a certification body operating in 90 different countries, has rewarded these efforts with a certification in environmental sustainability. Our R + D department has carried out various research, development and innovation projects related to fishery, the species and the quality of our products in collaboration with universities and scientific institutions.