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The SMETA audit has been completed in the U.S. subsidiaries

DEC 30, 2024

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The SMETA audit has been completed in the U.S. subsidiaries

The SMETA audit has been completed in the U.S. subsidiaries

Continuing our commitment to human rights and labor practices that all Group companies and subsidiaries, and therefore all employees, will have completed compliance audits in accordance with SMETA or equivalent by 2025, thereby aligning ourselves with the United Nations Principles for Business and Human Rights.

VIII Celestial Invasion by Profand

VIII Celestial Invasion by Profand

The Profand Group will be the main sponsor of the popular Invasión Celeste race, which returns to the Balaídos stadium on February 16.

Solidarity flea market at Profand Vilagarcía

Solidarity flea market at Profand Vilagarcía

Taking advantage of the celebration of the traditional Christmas snack, Profand Vilagarcía organized a charity market in collaboration with the associations LAR, BATA and Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer. The event brought together employees with the aim of giving visibility to the work and actions carried out by these associations and raising funds to support various social causes.

Emergency drill at Profand Vilagarcía

Emergency drill at Profand Vilagarcía

A partial emergency drill was carried out at Profand Vilagarcía to reinforce safety protocols and evaluate personnel preparedness for possible emergencies. The exercise consisted in the simulation of a fire in the treatment plant area, which forced a partial evacuation of the workers.

Christmas celebration at Profand Vilagarcía

Christmas celebration at Profand Vilagarcía

At Profand Vilagarcía, Christmas celebrations were a special occasion to share and strengthen the bonds between all employees. The company organized a Christmas snack for the entire team, creating a festive atmosphere that reflected the spirit of unity and collaboration.

Incorporation of new staff from Mali in Profand Vilagarcía

Incorporation of new staff from Mali in Profand Vilagarcía

During the month of December, Profand Vilagarcía has taken an important step in its commitment to diversity and labor integration by incorporating 10 new employees from Mali. This action is the result of a joint collaboration with the NGO Accem, an organization that works for the social and labor integration of refugees, migrants and people at risk of social exclusion.

Shrimp campaign at Profand Zaragoza

Shrimp campaign at Profand Zaragoza

Last Monday, December 16, Profand Zaragoza attended the Aragon Business meeting 2024 organized by the Aragonese Institute of Development. An enriching meeting that allowed to connect, share experiences and reflect on excellence, transformation and future challenges.

New monkfish with seafood sauce

New monkfish with seafood sauce

As a novelty, this December we have prepared for the ready to eat section a Christmas recipe of monkfish with seafood that has been seen in some of the stores these days.

Christmas at Profand Zaragoza

Christmas at Profand Zaragoza

December is a month full of Christmas milestones and this year more than ever we wanted to share them with the employees of Profand Zaragoza.

Red Cross Internship at Profand Zaragoza

Red Cross Internship at Profand Zaragoza

In November Profand Zaragoza had two people in the Operations Department doing their internships in the Logistics course they had taken through the Red Cross.

Donation for the victims of the heavy storms in Valencia

Donation for the victims of the heavy storms in Valencia

After the heavy rainfall in Valencia on October 29th, Profand organized the campaign "A truckload of solidarity", in favor of the victims. It took place in the headquarters and the facilities in Vilagarcía, Cambre and Zaragoza.

New products from Profand Vilagarcía: Indian squid MAP

New products from Profand Vilagarcía: Indian squid MAP

Profand Vilagarcía has recently added whole Indian squid in MAP format to its Mercadona assortment. This new launch is designed to respond to the growing demand for products that, in addition to being practical and ready to eat, preserve their freshness, flavor and nutritional properties to the maximum.

New products from Profand Cambre: cuttlefish with gutted skin

New products from Profand Cambre: cuttlefish with gutted skin

From Profand Cambre, we have expanded our offer in Mercadona's shelves: large cuttlefish with skin, gutted and available in two formats: MAP refrigerated and frozen shrink-wrapped. This incorporation offers a practical and ready-to-cook solution, keeping intact the flavor and natural properties of the product.

New products from Profand Cambre: clean sardine

New products from Profand Cambre: clean sardine

Continuing with Mercadona's project to bring fish market products to the tray, we have recently launched the Sardina tronco-eviscerada in variable weight format and packaged in protective atmosphere.

Profand Chair by San Jorge University

Profand Chair by San Jorge University

Profand Zaragoza and San Jorge University signed the "Profand Chair" in October with the aim of evaluating and intervening on risk factors, especially at the physical manipulative level, of the company's workers, and thus contribute to improving their health, well-being and safety by reducing the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders and other occupational pathologies.

Women's Run 2024 in Zaragoza

Women's Run 2024 in Zaragoza

On October 20, a group of 33 women runners joined the Women's Race through the streets of downtown Zaragoza, an initiative that aims to promote health and breast cancer research.

Senefand donates school supplies

Senefand donates school supplies

As it does every year at the beginning of the school year, Senefand, our subsidiary in Senegal, delivers school supplies to all the team's sons and daughters. This gesture aims to support families in the education of their sons and daughters, ensuring that all students have access to the necessary resources for a good academic performance.

Children's Day at Profand Argentina

Children's Day at Profand Argentina

In our subsidiaries in Argentina we celebrated an unforgettable Children's Day full of fun and excitement in each of our business units. Boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 11 participated in an exciting drawing contest, enjoyed games, recreational activities and entertainment, always accompanied by their families.

Álvaro Robles' lecture on "Trout Health and Management" at the XXVI FOROACUI

Álvaro Robles' lecture on "Trout Health and Management" at the XXVI FOROACUI

Álvaro Robles, responsible for health in our fish farms, participated in the XXVII FOROACUI, where he presented a comprehensive analysis of how the correct management of aquaculture farms directly influences the welfare of fish, the environmental impact and the food safety of the final product destined for the consumer.

Profand at Conxemar 2024

Profand at Conxemar 2024

From October 1 to 3, the IFEVI in Vigo hosted the 25th edition of the International Frozen Seafood Exhibition, a key event for the fishing industry, which stood out for its diversity of activities and the launch of new proposals.

Our Lady of Mercy visits and blesses the company Produmar

Our Lady of Mercy visits and blesses the company Produmar

On the occasion of the feast of the Virgen de las Mercedes, patron saint of Paita, Produmar received for the first time in history the visit of "Mechita", the affectionate name by which the Virgin, who has been venerated by the inhabitants of Paita since the sixteenth century, is known. After an emotional entrance and solemn procession through Produmar's facilities, a special mass of offering and blessing of the plant was held.

Kaizen training at Profand Zaragoza

Kaizen training at Profand Zaragoza

Profand Zaragoza continues to be firmly committed to Continuous Improvement as the basis for the efficiency of our processes and the development of our team. For this reason, we have begun to provide training in this area for interdepartmental teams in two blocks of 4 hours each day.

Rescue training at Profand Zaragoza

Rescue training at Profand Zaragoza

As part of the initiatives to strengthen safety and technical skills, the Maintenance and Operations Department (Entrance and Expeditions) of Profand Zaragoza has carried out specialized training in rescue techniques.

Blood donation at Profand Zaragoza

Blood donation at Profand Zaragoza

Profand Zaragoza has once again collaborated with the Blood Donors Bank of Aragon, making a donation in our facilities in which more than 30 workers voluntarily wanted to contribute to this good cause.

Seafreeze participates in Charity Golf Tournament

Seafreeze participates in Charity Golf Tournament

This September, our Seafreeze colleagues had the opportunity to participate in a charity tournament in favor of the Point Judith Fishermen's Memorial Scholarship Fund, organized to raise funds to provide scholarships to cover the tuition fees of families involved in the fishing industry.

Profand Vilagarcía's update and new products

Profand Vilagarcía's update and new products

During the last weeks of September Profand Vilagarcía has been serving potato strips in MAP format for Grand Frais, a product marketed by Profand France.
Also now we have included a new reference in the assortment for Walmart.

Goal donation from Consermar

Goal donation from Consermar

The Gaiman Soccer Club asked our Consermar plant for a contribution for their facilities of some goals for the children's group, since they lacked them.

BASC Recertification at Produmar

BASC Recertification at Produmar

Produmar has once again obtained BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce) recertification, a recognition that reinforces its commitment to security, transparency and compliance with the highest standards in its supply chain.

Produmar strengthens commercial relations at the 26th Japan Seafood Expo

Produmar strengthens commercial relations at the 26th Japan Seafood Expo

From August 21 to 23, Produmar had the honor of participating in the 26th edition of the Japan International Seafood Expo, held in Tokyo, Japan. During these three days, Produmar was able to establish contact with more than 30 customers, 85% of which came from Japan and 15% from China.

Start-up of processing for Banco Fresco

Start-up of processing for Banco Fresco

We are proud to announce that the French Grand Frais model is being exported to Italy under the name of Banco Fresco, the all-Italian retail chain of the Prosol group.

Lonja Project in Cambre

Lonja Project in Cambre

After several months dedicated to the development of this project, which includes various products such as blue whiting, sardine, cuttlefish and squid, in different presentations, we are pleased to announce the beginning of the service of gutted blue whiting in MAP format from our facilities in Profand Cambre.

Installation of electric chargers at Profand Zaragoza

Installation of electric chargers at Profand Zaragoza

Following our Profand 4 Future strategy and to promote sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint, 14 electric chargers have been installed in the Profand Zaragoza parking lot. These chargers are designed for 100% electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as part of an initiative to encourage the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles.

Biannual Meeting 2024

Biannual Meeting 2024

On July 23rd and 24th, the Profand Group's semi-annual meeting was held in Vigo, where both corporate and subsidiary managers met to take stock and define strategies for the present and future. The place chosen for the event was the Hotel Attica.

Audits and certifications at Profand Vilagarcía

Audits and certifications at Profand Vilagarcía

Profand Vilagarcía plant has achieved very good results in the audits carried out this year. It has successfully passed the IFS Food audit, maintaining the grade in High Level, which is the recognition of Profand Vilagarcía's commitment to manufacture safe, authentic and quality products.

Blood donation campaign at Profand Vilagarcía

Blood donation campaign at Profand Vilagarcía

On July 30, the Axencia de Doazón de Órganos e Sangue (ADOS) carried out a special blood donation campaign at our Profand Vilagarcía facilities. In a gesture of solidarity, the company thus facilitated access to blood donation for all the plant's employees.

ISO 50.001 audit at Profand Zaragoza

ISO 50.001 audit at Profand Zaragoza

Last June the follow-up audit of the ISO 50.001 standard was completed at Profand Zaragoza. The results were very positive, they have passed the audit and no non-conformity has appeared.

Environment Month. Our commitment

Environment Month. Our commitment

Four significant events are highlighted this month: World Environment Day, International Day for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, World Food Safety Day and World Oceans Day.

Father's Day at Profand Argentina

Father's Day at Profand Argentina

In June Profand Argentina celebrated Father's Day by giving a gift to each father as a symbol of gratitude and recognition. We thank all our employees for their hard work and for being excellent role models.

Celebrating Fisherman's Day at Produmar

Celebrating Fisherman's Day at Produmar

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Last June 29th, Produmar participated along with other local fishing companies in an event in honor of fishermen held in the city of Paita.

New Corporate Risk and Insurance Area

New Corporate Risk and Insurance Area

In the Profand Group we have created a new Risk and Insurance Management area, from which, in a transversal manner and with the support of senior management and the different corporate and business areas of the Group, we will coordinate the global analysis of the risks that may accidentally affect people and the Company's business.

CPR training at Profand Argentina

CPR training at Profand Argentina

Since last year Profand Argentina has been working on actions related to the welfare of its collaborators. Both at La Planta Consermar SRL in Trelew and Pesquera Deseado SAU in Puerto Deseado received Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.

The President of the Galician Government visits Pesquera Deseado

The President of the Galician Government visits Pesquera Deseado

On Thursday, May 2nd, they visited our vessel Atlántico 1 in Puerto Madryn and on Friday, May 3rd, we welcomed them at our facilities in Puerto Deseado. The visit ended with a meeting in Buenos Aires in which, in addition to the delegation of the Galician Government, the Spanish Ambassador in Argentina, the General Consul and the trade and fisheries counselors participated.

Occupational risk prevention training at Profand Zaragoza

Occupational risk prevention training at Profand Zaragoza

In Profand Zaragoza, they have provided an 8-hour training on the use of defibrillators. This training aims to prepare our team to act effectively in emergency situations, providing the necessary skills and knowledge to handle defibrillators and respond to critical health situations.

Fish donation at Profand Vilagarcía

Fish donation at Profand Vilagarcía

In an act of solidarity and social commitment, Profand made a donation of fish to the resident nuns of the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Residence in Vilagarcía.

Visit of the UIE students at Profand Vilagarcía

Visit of the UIE students at Profand Vilagarcía

On May 11, our facilities in Vilagarcía received a visit from the European Intercontinental University, as part of the series of conferences "ESG trends and talent development: learning from benchmarks in positive impact", developed within the framework of the Galician CSR Strategy.

Profand Zaragoza's salmon line trimmers school

Profand Zaragoza's salmon line trimmers school

After the success of the training given by our partner, CPMT Trimming School (French), to the people working on the sea bream and sea bass production line, they have continued to give this training to the people working on the salmon line.

Development interview at Profand Zaragoza

Development interview at Profand Zaragoza

In April, Profand Zaragoza launched a new procedure aimed at the professional development of our team. Development interviews have been launched, with the purpose of fostering an environment of continuous growth and strengthening of our individual and collective capabilities.

Kefalonia at the Barcelona Seafood Expo Global

Kefalonia at the Barcelona Seafood Expo Global

KEFALONIA FISHERIES S.A. actively participated in SEAFOOD EXPO GLOBAL with a stand in the Greek pavilion. This strategic location provided them with an exceptional opportunity to consolidate their presence in the seafood sector and to build relationships with current and potential customers and partners.

Introducing our ESG Report 2023

Introducing our ESG Report 2023

At Profand, commitment to occupational safety and health is a cornerstone of our operation. On Occupational Safety and Health Day, we reaffirm our commitment to the protection and well-being of all our employees.

Earth Day

Earth Day

In the fishing industry, every day is an opportunity to honor our commitment to the environment, and Earth Day gives us a special moment to reflect on our practices and renew our commitment to sustainability.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

At Profand, commitment to occupational safety and health is a cornerstone of our operation. On Occupational Safety and Health Day, we reaffirm our commitment to the protection and well-being of all our employees.

Sustainability Talk at UIE

Sustainability Talk at UIE

One of the fundamental pillars of the Profand 4 Future Strategy focuses on our contribution to the development of communities, acting in a responsible and transparent manner, working closely with active community members, listening, understanding and addressing their needs, and implementing community programs and initiatives.

Promoting healthy eating at Produmar

Promoting healthy eating at Produmar

On April 29, a training entitled "Healthy Eating" was given by PRODUMAR's Tópico team. The purpose of this initiative was to promote among our employees the importance of a balanced diet to promote the optimal functioning of the body.

Produmar at the Seafood Expo Global Barcelona

Produmar at the Seafood Expo Global Barcelona

From April 23 to 25, 2024, the SEAFOOD EXPO GLOBAL 2024 was held in Barcelona. In this edition, Produmar was present at STAND 5D501, Hall 5, together with the Peruvian delegation. Produmar's participation was highly beneficial, as it was able to raise awareness among customers about the complex situation of giant squid in Peru.

Presence of Produmar at the North America Expo Seafood

Presence of Produmar at the North America Expo Seafood

Between March 10 and 12, the Seafood Expo North America 2024 was held in the United States, an annual event that brings together more than 1,300 suppliers to the fishing industry, according to the Peruvian government's exclusive digital platform.

Women's Day at Produmar

Women's Day at Produmar

In commemoration of International Women's Day, Produmar held a talk and discussion on March 7 for all the women in the company.

Stavis presence at North America Expo Seafood

Stavis presence at North America Expo Seafood

The Seafood Expo of North America (SENA) once again proved to be a key event in our calendar, and our participation this year had a positive impact on sales, purchasing and production teams alike. The show saw a 5% increase in exhibit space compared to the previous year, underscoring its continued importance in the seafood industry.

Profand Cambre IFS Audit

Profand Cambre IFS Audit

On March 11, 12 and 13, Profand Cambre underwent the external IFS audit where the plant renewed its certification.

New corporate identity for Stavis' new Boston plant

New corporate identity for Stavis' new Boston plant

Stavis' new plant recently unveiled its new corporate identity on its façade. Located at 1 Seafood Way in Boston's Seaport, this new facility and relocation has marked an important milestone in Stavis' history.

Blood Donations at Profand Zaragoza

Blood Donations at Profand Zaragoza

In March we have collaborated with the Blood Donors Bank of Aragon, making a donation in our facilities in which 27 workers voluntarily wanted to contribute to this good cause.

Profand Zaragoza at Job Fairs

Profand Zaragoza at Job Fairs

During the month of March, the Human Resources Department (HR) has actively participated in the job fairs organized by Zaragoza Dinámica and the City Council of Utebo.

Annual Communication at Profand Zaragoza

Annual Communication at Profand Zaragoza

On March 20, Profand Zaragoza held the annual talk to all employees of the industrial plant. In this communication, the results of the year 2023 were presented and the new challenges for the year 2024 were explained.

Trimming school at Profand Zaragoza

Trimming school at Profand Zaragoza

From February 12 to 23 we have started a training of expert trimmers in the production line of sea bream and sea bass. Seventeen people have been trained in the morning shift and 17 people in the afternoon shift from Monday to Friday, completing the training later to the rest of the line team.

IFS and BRC audit at Profand Zaragoza

IFS and BRC audit at Profand Zaragoza

Between January 29th and February 2nd we carried out in Profand Zaragoza the external audit under the IFS and BRC schemes. As a result of this, we have passed the audits maintaining the same (maximum) qualifications.

Renovation of the main chamber at Fandiño

Renovation of the main chamber at Fandiño

During the last month, Fandiño Distribuidora completed the refurbishment of the main chamber of its facilities in Avilés.

The purpose of this refurbishment is to pass the ITE (Technical Racking Inspection), since the old racks were not in a condition to be approved, to adapt the layout of the racks to the current work system (picking), to carry out maintenance and general cleaning of the installation (floor, air curtain, evaporators, panels, antechamber protection arch, etc.).

Visit to ASPACE of Profand Cambre

Visit to ASPACE of Profand Cambre

On January 30, Profand Cambre's HR colleagues visited the facilities of ASPACE CORUÑA, an association that works to improve the quality of life of people with cerebral palsy and psychophysical disabilities, where they had the opportunity to see and participate in various activities that took place that day.

Launch of Profand University

Launch of Profand University

We are pleased to announce the launch of Profand University, our proprietary e-learning training platform.
Profand University is designed with all of the Group's professional categories in mind, in order to offer you new opportunities for professional and personal development. As well as giving you access to a wide range of educational resources and learning tools.

Profand in EMPREGOinCAMPUS of the Fundamental Forum

Profand in EMPREGOinCAMPUS of the Fundamental Forum

On February 27th, 28th and 29th in Vigo, a new edition of the Job Fair was held, promoted by Foro Fundamental, the University of Vigo and the Mentor Foundation. Profand is a sponsor of the Fundamental Forum and the Mentor Foundation. The latter is in charge of carrying out different trainings, such as soft skills, which the labor market demands and which university training forgets.

Process Dynamics and Product Development at Profand Vilagarcía

Process Dynamics and Product Development at Profand Vilagarcía

On January 30, a group activity was held at Profand Vilagarcía with the process and product development departments. During this day, two dynamics designed with the aim of strengthening collaboration between teams and enhance various key skills were performed.

Christmas campaign at Profand

Christmas campaign at Profand

As every year, the Christmas campaign is always a great challenge for everyone. This year has been the most important campaign in terms of volume, producing 32% more than last year.

Líder 5.0 Workshops at Profand Zaragoza

Líder 5.0 Workshops at Profand Zaragoza

On Wednesday, January 17, the opening ceremony and first workshop of the new program "The Leader 5.0" was held, which was very well received and attended by 61 of our managers.

January 26: World Angler's Day

January 26: World Angler's Day

One more year, on January 26, we pay tribute to all fishermen, especially to those of the sea because they are the closest to us, but we do not want to forget those who also fish in rivers or as a sport.

Message from the CEO

Message from the CEO

Today I would like to reflect on a year marked by multiple milestones and circumstances that in one way or another have affected the company's day-to-day operations.

December 10: World Human Rights Day

December 10: World Human Rights Day

On the occasion of the celebration of World Human Rights Day, we emphasize the importance of this issue for Profand. This is reflected in the Profand 4 Future sustainability strategy, which dedicates one of its four pillars to the protection of and respect for human and labor rights.

Christmas at headquarters

Christmas at headquarters

On December 15, Profand's corporate offices, together with Octolarvae, Lucasiñas and Enbergar, organized a dinner in Vigo, where a team building session was previously held to strengthen group cohesion and foster a positive work environment.

Christmas dinner at Profand Vilagarcía

Christmas dinner at Profand Vilagarcía

On December 21st, Profand Vilagarcía's staff gathered in a festive and welcoming atmosphere to celebrate a special moment. The team gathered for a Christmas snack, making this meeting a unique opportunity for union and reflection at the end of the year.

Christmas at Produmar

Christmas at Produmar

On December 16, "La Navidad del Niño Produmar 2023" was held, an event designed to bring the Produmar family together. During the meeting, we offered a Christmas chocolate and panettone for all attendees, as well as a children's show, gifts and games for our employees and their children.

Tapitatón in Produmar

Tapitatón in Produmar

The Tapitatón Campaign, an initiative that seeks to support the NGO: "Tierra y Ser", the main mission of this campaign is to collect a total of 250 kg of plastic caps.

Profand Zaragoza has earned the RSA seal<br>

Profand Zaragoza has earned the RSA seal

This October Profand Zaragoza has reached a significant achievement by obtaining the RSA Seal (Aragon Social Responsibility). The Government of Aragon, CEOE Aragon, Cepyme Aragon, UGT Aragon and CC. OO Aragón.

November 21: World Fisheries Day

November 21: World Fisheries Day

November 21 is World Fisheries Day, a date dedicated to highlighting the importance of this sector in the economy and food of millions of people around the world.

Profand at Conxemar 2023

Profand at Conxemar 2023

Once again Profand participated actively in the Conxemar Exhibition, consolidating our presence as a key player in the sector.
During the Conxemar 2023 Exhibition, Profand attracted the attention of visitors, clients and colleagues in the sector.

Women's Race at Profand Zaragoza

Women's Race at Profand Zaragoza

On October 22nd, a group of more than 20 runners from Profand Zaragoza joined the Women's Race with a clear purpose: to support the cause on International Breast Cancer Day. It was a day of solidarity and emotion, where the streets of Zaragoza were filled with hope and courage during the 5 km. run.

Extortion training at Produmar

Extortion training at Produmar

On October 20, the National Police of Peru was received at Produmar's facilities and gave us intensive training on the "gota a gota" type of loan, a modality that has gained momentum in recent months at the national level.

World Breast Cancer Day at Produmar

World Breast Cancer Day at Produmar

Every October 19 is commemorated the "International Day of Fight against Breast Cancer", so Produmar conducted a training for all its employees in order to raise awareness and sensitize them about this common disease that attacks both women and men.

Talented Company Award to Profand Zaragoza

Talented Company Award to Profand Zaragoza

In October Profand Zaragoza was the winner of the TalentoEmpleo 2023 Award (in the Large Company category), promoted by the San Valero Training Group in collaboration with CEOE Aragón and CEPYME.

Leadership Development Program at Profand Argentina

Leadership Development Program at Profand Argentina

During the last week of October, the Leaders of Pesquera Deseado SAU and Consermar SRL participated in the Leadership Training Program in the cities of Puerto Madryn and Trelew. They were 3 very intense days.

Open day at Profand Zaragoza

Open day at Profand Zaragoza

On September 23rd, Profand Zaragoza opened its doors for the second time this year to welcome 320 family members and friends of our workers and show them up close how our facilities and production lines for salmon, sea bream and sea bass work.

Training of the Group's HR team

Training of the Group's HR team

During the first week of September, our Human Resources teams have been certified in the DISC and Motivators tools, applicable, among others, to the areas of selection and training and development.

VII Invasión Celeste by Profand

VII Invasión Celeste by Profand

On September 24, the "VII Invasión Celeste by Profand" was held in Vigo, a sporting event that combined sport and altruistic spirit with Profand as the main sponsor.

CAPECAL meeting in Peru

CAPECAL meeting in Peru

On Thursday, September 21, a dialogue entitled "The Pending Agenda for the Consolidation of the Sustainable Giant Squid Fishery in Peru and the Region" was held in the auditorium of the Peruvian Engineers Association with the purpose of transmitting knowledge of the current reality of the Giant Squid.

HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B preventive campaign in Produmar.

HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B preventive campaign in Produmar.

Produmar as a responsible company has been carrying out health campaigns aimed at all its workers and in order to raise awareness and prevent various diseases, last September 27th took place the prevention campaign of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Syphilis and Hepatitis B.

Produmar's donation of breakfasts

Produmar's donation of breakfasts

Produmar was present on September 23 with the objective of delivering 1000 breakfasts to the pilgrims and faithful who gather in this important religious tradition.

Profand Zaragoza implements its product range in Aldi (France)

Profand Zaragoza implements its product range in Aldi (France)

Profand Zaragoza has taken a significant step in its expansion project by implementing part of its range in Aldi France. With a consolidated presence of more than 1,200 stores throughout the country, Aldi France has decided to rely on Profand Zaragoza to enrich its fresh fish on a tray offer, as part of its popular weekly promotions, known as "Bon Plans".

License and permit training at Profand Zaragoza

License and permit training at Profand Zaragoza

During the month of September, a training session was held in Profand Zaragoza for all middle managers, with more than 60 attendees. The objective of this training is to understand the recent legislative developments related to work permits and licenses, in order to provide our leaders with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand and apply these new regulations effectively with their respective teams.

Summer campaign at Profand France

Summer campaign at Profand France

Profand has launched its first promotional campaign for seafood products during the summer in France. With this objective, since July Profand Zaragoza and Profand Vilagarcía have launched 7 new references developed by the R&D team at the request of its customers.

Tasting of squid in Produmar

Tasting of squid in Produmar

On August 9th, a tasting for all Produmar workers took place at the company's facilities. The main ingredient of this dish is the "POTA". With the purpose of acquiring knowledge and teachings about the diversity of foods that can be prepared with squid, Produmar carried out this activity of the dish called "CHALAQUITA DE POTA".

MSC CoC Certification at Produmar

MSC CoC Certification at Produmar

On August 10, Produmar proudly obtained the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody certification. This valuable recognition was possible thanks to the constant work of its entire team.

Responsible blue tourism

Responsible blue tourism

responsible blue tourism emerges as an unavoidable way to ensure the sustainability of our marine resources and guarantee the conservation of one of humanity's most precious assets.

Interview with Antonio Álvarez, Director of Sustainability

Interview with Antonio Álvarez, Director of Sustainability

"During these two years the experience has been really exciting and enriching. I come from the textile sector and getting into a sector related to products extracted from the sea allowed me to see and learn many new things about a field that I previously only knew as a consumer."

Update of the Whistleblower Channel

Update of the Whistleblower Channel

On the occasion of the entry into force of the new Law 2/2023 on Whistleblower Protection, we share with you the news that we have adopted in Profand Fishing Holding updating our Whistleblower Channel, to comply with the new requirements.

Biannual meeting

Biannual meeting

On July 26 and 27, Grupo Profand's biannual meeting took place in Vigo, where corporate and subsidiary executives met to share progress, analyze challenges and strengthen the company's strategic vision.

League of Padel companies in Vigo

League of Padel companies in Vigo

Our colleagues from the Vigo office participated in the 21st PRIMAVERA 2023 INTER-EMPRESAS RC PADEL LEAGUE, which started at the end of April and ended with the finals on July 10.

Aragón Circular Seal, new certification at Profand Zaragoza

Aragón Circular Seal, new certification at Profand Zaragoza

The Aragón Circular Seal is a distinctive public recognition for companies, local administrations and other entities, of their commitment to the Circular Economy, the performance of good practices and actions to improve their circularity, within the framework of an excellent, innovative and sustainable management.

Environment Week. Our commitment

Environment Week. Our commitment

Four significant events are highlighted this month: World Environment Day, International Day for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, World Food Safety Day and World Oceans Day.

Donation of 1 ton of fish to benefit the Food Bank

Donation of 1 ton of fish to benefit the Food Bank

As part of the "Centenary of the Club: 100 years, 100 tons", the Celta de Vigo Foundation has linked the celebration of its historical milestone with this social cause that seeks to address the food problem in the city and which Profand wanted to join following our social commitment to the communities in which we operate.

Registration of new products in Zaragoza

Registration of new products in Zaragoza

In this month of May, Profand Zaragoza has launched 5 new recipes in order to increase sales.
For example, salmon curry rice cooked under high pressure. Within a month it will be in all Mercadona stores.

Savings Club in Zaragoza

Savings Club in Zaragoza

Since May, Profand Zaragoza has had a discount platform for employees where they can make all kinds of purchases with multiple discounts.
This initiative has been very successful and 295 people have joined this club in this first month.

Open house in Zaragoza

Open house in Zaragoza

On Saturday May 13 in Profand Zaragoza we opened our doors so that family and friends of our workers could come and visit our factory.
A total of almost 300 people visited us to see the work we do every day and the effort and enthusiasm behind each of our products.

Blood donors in Zaragoza

Blood donors in Zaragoza

In May, Profand Zaragoza collaborated with the Blood Donors Bank of Aragon, making a donation at its facilities in which those workers who wanted to donate voluntarily and contribute to this good cause.

Preventive culture and good practices in Vilagarcía

Preventive culture and good practices in Vilagarcía

Profand Vilagarcía has developed a project to create a culture and raise awareness among workers about safety at work.
This project consists of disseminating good practices by means of graphic content sheets that reflect the rules and key aspects of safety.

Award to the "Salmón vuelta y vuelta" project of Zaragoza

Award to the "Salmón vuelta y vuelta" project of Zaragoza

Gerardo Navarro (Head of R&D at Profand Zaragoza) participated in this congress presenting the project "Salmón vuelta y vuelta", which arises from a collaboration between us and the Movera Vocational Training Institute, in which we have managed to design and develop this product.

Workers' Day Celebration at Produmar

Workers' Day Celebration at Produmar

On May 1st we celebrated Workers' Day, on this date Produmar decided to pay tribute to all its workers who day by day with effort and commitment allow PRODUMAR to continue excelling and to be the company it is today.

Patricia Suárez, Olympic sailor sponsored by Profand.

Patricia Suárez, Olympic sailor sponsored by Profand.

Patricia Suárez (Vigo, 1994), sponsored by Profand since 2020, is a member of the Spanish Olympic Sailing Team.
In 2016 she was World Champion - in the Vaurien modality and has been four times Spanish Champion - in Olympic Class 49erFX, in which she currently occupies 6th place in the World 2023.
The sailor has just been included in the pre-Olympic sailing team paired with Maria Cantero.

Renewal of truck fleet in Fandiño

Renewal of truck fleet in Fandiño

Fandiño Distribuidora incorporates 2 new refrigerated vehicles to its fleet with the double objective of, on the one hand, making its activity more efficient and sustainable and, on the other hand, strengthening its structure to reach the €25 million turnover target.

Training sessions in Zaragoza

Training sessions in Zaragoza

In May, two different and innovative training courses were given in relation to the plant's established training plan.

April 22: International Earth Day

April 22: International Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual celebration held every April 22 that seeks to raise awareness of the environmental problems facing our planet and the importance of taking action to protect it. This year, from the point of view of life on earth, it is essential to highlight the role that the oceans play in maintaining ecological balance and human well-being.

Galicia-FP Conecta Regional Meeting

Galicia-FP Conecta Regional Meeting

On Wednesday, May 3, we attended the "Encontro territorial de FP en Galicia" with the aim of sharing synergies between companies, administration and...

Occupational Risk Prevention Week in Zaragoza

Occupational Risk Prevention Week in Zaragoza

On the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28), Profand Zaragoza celebrated the Occupational Risk Prevention Week from April 24 to 28.
To celebrate it, different daily activities were carried out, all of them aimed at raising awareness about the importance of health at work and in your personal life.

Second phase of digitization in Zaragoza

Second phase of digitization in Zaragoza

Profand Zaragoza continues with its commitment to the personal and professional development of the team, launching the 2nd phase of the project "JOIN THE DIGITALIZATION CHALLENGE".

April 21: World Innovation Day

April 21: World Innovation Day

World Innovation and Creativity Day, celebrated on April 21 each year, highlights the importance of innovation and creativity in the business and corporate environment.

Integration Event in Pesquera Deseado

Integration Event in Pesquera Deseado

During this month we have had the pleasure of celebrating two important days related to the environment: World Water Day and International Forest Day.

Import Hake Taste in Zaragoza

Import Hake Taste in Zaragoza

Profand Zaragoza has collaborated with the Blood Donors Bank of Aragon, carrying out a donation at its facilities in which 38 workers have voluntarily contributed to this good cause.

Glove machine at Profand Zaragoza

Glove machine at Profand Zaragoza

Since February, Profand Zaragoza has changed the method of delivery and return of work gloves to a system of collection and return through three vending machines located at the entrance to the production plant.

Revalorization of paper and cardboard waste at Profand Zaragoza

Revalorization of paper and cardboard waste at Profand Zaragoza

As a result of its activity, Profand Zaragoza generates paper and cardboard waste from the packaging of raw materials received, hand-washing paper, labeling, office waste, canteen waste, etc. The total of these types of waste produced in 2022 were treated at the waste manager's facilities to obtain recycled paper.

Profand at the Fundamental Forum 2023 in Vigo

Profand at the Fundamental Forum 2023 in Vigo

On February 7, 8 and 9, 2023, the second edition of the Fundamental Talent and Employment Forum was held at the Mar de Vigo Auditorium, an event in which Profand is a sponsor and which is organized by the Mentor Foundation, with the main objective of offering young recent graduates and students in their final years of studies a first contact with relevant companies in different sectors.

Potón strip 300 gr new code in the whole Mercadona chain

Potón strip 300 gr new code in the whole Mercadona chain

At Grupo  Profand we have one objective: to bring the future closer to the current market. To this end, we are working to create the Fish of the Future.

Innovation is, together with quality, one of the five corporate values of the Grupo Profand.
Our R&D expertise has led us to develop one of the most innovative products in the company and in the food industry worldwide.

Sustainable mobility

Sustainable mobility

One solution to combat air pollution, reduce traffic and improve people's quality of life is sustainable mobility, which is a form of transportation that seeks to reduce the negative environmental impact caused by the use of vehicles and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Produmar committed to early childhood education

Produmar committed to early childhood education

On February 9, in order to encourage education, Produmar made a donation of school supplies to the La Tortuga Vice village center in Sechura, at the beginning of the children's vacation school there.

Salmon round and round

Salmon round and round

During this first quarter of 2023 Profand Zaragoza has participated along with other companies in the food sector in a food innovation project led by I.E.S Movera and subsidized by Caixa Dualiza.

Attendance to job fairs at Profand Zaragoza

Attendance to job fairs at Profand Zaragoza

In the month of March, Profand Zaragoza's recruitment and development team attended two job fairs. Attendance at these fairs has allowed us to be present in the labor market along with other important companies in Zaragoza and at the same time to make Profand known as a modern, technological and multinational company.

Annual Talk at Profand Zaragoza

Annual Talk at Profand Zaragoza

On March 22, the annual meeting was held at Profand Zaragoza to communicate to all employees the results of the year 2022 and the challenges for this year.

Job fairs in Vigo

Job fairs in Vigo

Last March Grupo Profand was present at two job fairs organized by the University of Vigo and the Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa.

Interview with David Bravo, Aquaculture Production Manager

Interview with David Bravo, Aquaculture Production Manager

My link is very recent. I started before Profand Piscifactorías de Galicia was established, right at the beginning of the pandemic in May 2020, participating in the creation of the project, business plans, projections, active search for suppliers and services, among other things.

January 26 World Day of the Fisherman

January 26 World Day of the Fisherman

On January 26, World Anglers' Day was celebrated as a tribute to all the men and women who fish, as well as to the amateurs and small river or lake fishermen who make fishing their livelihood.

Dynamics of teamwork in Produmar

Dynamics of teamwork in Produmar

As part of the development and training plan, our Peruvian subsidiary has been implementing dynamics with its employees on the importance of teamwork.

Blood donors at Profand Zaragoza

Blood donors at Profand Zaragoza

Profand Zaragoza has collaborated with the Blood Donors Bank of Aragon, carrying out a donation at its facilities in which 38 workers have voluntarily contributed to this good cause.

Committed to animal welfare

Committed to animal welfare

It is becoming more and more common to talk about animal welfare and think that this refers only to the welfare of pets or domestic animals with which we live or that we are talking about it now due to the current concern for the environment.
However, the reality is that the concept of animal welfare has its origin in the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), ...

Application of HPP technology to our products in the tray section.

Application of HPP technology to our products in the tray section.

At Grupo  Profand we have one objective: to bring the future closer to the current market. To this end, we are working to create the Fish of the Future.

Innovation is, together with quality, one of the five corporate values of the Grupo Profand.
Our R&D expertise has led us to develop one of the most innovative products in the company and in the food industry worldwide.