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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Recipe book Profand: chickpeas with codfish
A delicious recipe to make with our products in only 30 minutes.
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.
RSA Seal Collection at Profand Zaragoza
Profand Zaragoza has once again carried out the Christmas campaign in which this year it has made the leap with the new shrimp bipack format.
Lara Barazi, CEO of Kefalonia, chaired the FEAP conference in Lisbon
On November 21 and 22, the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) held its General Assembly in Lisbon, bringing together industry leaders and professionals to discuss key issues that will define the future of the industry.
Visit of San Telmo Business School at Profand Zaragoza
Last Thursday, November 7, a group of students from the DEA program of San Telmo Business School visited Profand Zaragoza's facilities.
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
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.
Attendance at the IX Employment and Entrepreneurship Fair of the Zaragoza Chamber of Commerce.
On November 27, Profand Zaragoza attended the ninth edition of the Employment and Entrepreneurship Fair of Cámara Zaragoza together with more than 70 companies, framed in the Integral Program of Qualification and Employment (PICE), promoted by the Chambers of Commerce, and with the collaboration of the company Integra.
Paddle Tournament with the participation of Profand Zaragoza
On November 17, Profand Zaragoza participated in the Automáticos Rogar Paddle Tournament, organized for customers and colleagues, knowing that sport unites teams.
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 shrimp case from Profand Vilagarcía
Profand Vilagarcía has innovated with a new format for our 800g shrimp, optimizing it to a more compact format and aligned with market trends.
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.
Profand Recipe Box: rice with squid and mushrooms
A delicious recipe to make with our products in only 45 minutes.
RSA Seal Renewal at Profand Zaragoza
In October Profand Zaragoza renewed the RSA Seal (Aragon Social Responsibility). The Government of Aragon, CEOE Aragon, Cepyme Aragon, UGT Aragon and CC. OO Aragón.
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 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
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.
Solidarity paddle tournament at Profand Zaragoza
On October 5 and 6, Profand Zaragoza participated in the III Edition of the Solidarity Paddle Tennis Tournament for Companies, organized by CEOE and ATADES.
Profand Recipe Box: roasted sardines with dukkah
A delicious recipe to make with our products in only 30 minutes.
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
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, 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.
Second edition of the Leadership Development Program at Profand Argentina
Profand Argentina continues to strengthen the leadership development that began in 2023, a process that has generated visible transformations in the management and behavior of our teams.
Kefalonia's donation to the National Centre of Direct Help in Thiva
Kefalonia is proud to support those who dedicate their efforts and commitment to improving the lives of others.
In line with its firm commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, Health and Wellness are fundamental pillars of its strategy.
Donation of books to a school library in Kefalonia
From our subsidiary in Greece, we are very proud of the team that makes up our "family", both workers and company, who joined with enthusiasm to support the newly created library of the 3rd Gymnasium of Argostoli, on the island of Kefalonia.
Quality Certifications at Profand Argentina
Thanks to the dedication and teamwork of all our collaborators, we have been able to advance with the certifications of our companies Pesquera Deseado and Consermar.
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
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
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
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
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.
New LinkedIn page for Profand Argentina
Here we will tell you all the news about Pesquera Deseado SAU and Consermar SRL.
A mural at school: Kefalonia's new initiative
With the start of the new school year, our company in Greece Kefalonia has carried out a nice action at the Domvrena nursery school, located near its facilities in Voiotia.
The Galician Association of Family Businesses visits Profand's plant in Vilagarcía de Arousa
A group of 40 executives and managers from Galician family-owned companies visited our Profand Vilagarcía plant.
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 Recipe Box: salmon curry burger
A delicious recipe to make with our products in only 30 minutes.
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
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.
Kefalonia's Keforce team organizes volunteering for Yperion
On Monday, August 5, 2024, our ever-active volunteer team, KEFORCE, made up of our company's amazing employees, hosted a Love Dinner.
Clean Seas Initiative in Kefalonia
In collaboration with the community clean-up services, we placed trash containers along the coast to encourage visitors to maintain cleanliness.
Profand Recipe Box: Salmon teriyaki scallops with rice
A delicious recipe to make with our products in only 30 minutes.
New re-engineering production lines at Profand Zaragoza
At Profand Zaragoza we have started two production lines specialized in the evisceration of sea bream and sea bass.
New product for Grand Frais by Profand Vilagarcía
Profand Vilagarcía produces and supplies illex squid rings in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for the Grand Frais chain, substituting the poton ring previously offered.
We spoke with Antonio Álvarez, Director of Sustainability, about Human Rights and Labor Practices.
The Information Security Department that I lead at Grupo Profand plays a critical role in the integral protection of the company's data and systems.
Product update at Profand Vilagarcía
In line with market demands and our commitment to innovation and quality, we have expanded our product portfolio for Mercadona with two new key references.
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
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
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
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.
Summer promotions at Intermarché France by Profand Vilagarcia
From Profand Vilagarcía, we have elaborated and supplied a variety of cephalopods packaged in HPP skin format for the summer promotions of the supermarket chain Intermarché in France.
Profand Recepie Box: Neapolitan style calamari pasta
A delicious recipe to make with our products in only 30 minutes.
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
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.
Profand in the Pontevedra Intercompany Mixed Paddle League
In recent months Profand participated in the Inter-company Paddle League of Pontevedra with three teams made up of employees.
Lara Barazi CEO of Kefalonia Fisheries at Aquaculture Congress 2024
Kefalonia Fisheries actively participated in the 3rd Aquaculture Congress, organized by AMBIO on June 28-29, 2024, at the Megaron International Conference Center in Athens.
Driving training of forklifts at Profand Argentina
Working on the safety of our workers at Consermar SRL, a successful defensive driving training day was organized on July 10 and 11 at our industrial plant.
Kaizen training in continuous improvement in Profand Vilagarcía
Profand has been committed for several years to continuous improvement as a basis for process efficiency and employee development.
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.
Addition of MAP poton strips at Profand Vilagarcía
Following the needs of the market, we have launched a new product of poton strips packaged in MAP format for Mercadona. This product is distributed to the logistics platforms of Parc Sagunt and Antequera.
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
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.
SONAPESCAL and CAPECAL present the squid ROP project and raise the urgent need to modernize fisheries governance
The Peruvian Chamber of Giant Squid (CAPECAL), led by Gerardo Carrera Saenz, its president and general manager of PRODUMAR (Profand's subsidiary in Peru), in collaboration with SONAPESCAL (National Society of Artisanal Fisheries of Peru), have presented the innovative Giant Squid ROP project.
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.
Alfonso Villares, Galician Minister of the Sea, visited our facilities in Cambre
Profand Cambre received in June the visit of Alfonso Villares Bermúdez, conselleiro do Mar de la Xunta de Galicia. The company was accompanied by Enrique García, president and CEO; Moisés Rodríguez, general manager; and José Manuel Prado, manager of Profand Cambre.
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.
Attendance at the Red Cross Job Fair at Profand Zaragoza
Profand Zaragoza's Human Resources team attended the job fair organized by the Red Cross, held on June 7.
Profand back workshop at Profand Headquarters
During the third week of June at the Profand Group headquarters in Vigo, a series of sessions were held in small groups to perform back care exercises.
New products from Profand Vilagarcía for Soriana in Mexico
Profand Vilagarcía begins serving its first products for Soriana, a Mexican retailer that follows a multi-format strategy, with more than 805 self-service stores.
Interview with Alberto Agra, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
The Information Security Department that I lead at Grupo Profand plays a critical role in the integral protection of the company's data and systems.
New product for Grand Frais by Profand Vilagarcía
Profand Vilagarcía is now serving the fresh produce retailer Grand Frais, the favorite brand of the French for fresh produce purchases.
Profand Recipe Box: Seafood Fideuá
A delicious recipe to make with our products in only 35 minutes.
Sushi grandmaster Hirotoshi Ogawa cooks with octopus from Profand
During the last week of June, the Poland Sushi Cup 2024 took place, where some of the most prestigious chefs cooked with Profand octopus legs. We are especially excited that our products contribute to the creation of high quality sushi.
Vaccination Campaign at Produmar
On Friday, June 28, Produmar took the initiative to organize a vaccination campaign in collaboration with ESSALUD of Piura.
Strengthening the Professional Future through the Agreement with SENATI in Produmar
On June 3, a meeting was held between SENATI's Human Resources and administrative staff.
Celebrating Fisherman's Day at Produmar
[12:44] Maria Montero Campos
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
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.
Interview with Todd Rushing, VP of Sales at Stavis
Todd Rushing has worked for Stavis Seafoods since 2019. He started as a retail sales representative. In his first 4 months on the job, he landed the largest retailer in the world - Walmart.
Full simulation at Profand Zaragoza
On April 18, Profand Zaragoza carried out a total plant evacuation drill during the afternoon shift.
GLOBAL G.A.P. Certification at Profand Zaragoza
On May 13, Profand Zaragoza was audited by Bureau Veritas for the renewal of the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) certification.
Trimming school at Profand Zaragoza
In May, they continued with the trimmers school in the Reingenieria and salmon products room in the afternoon shift at the Profand Zaragoza plant.
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.
Fire extinguisher training for the Profand Headquarters intervention team.
Grupo Profand's intervention team and emergency managers have attended a theoretical and practical training on fire and the use of fire extinguishers.
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
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
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
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 Recipe Box: Potato and shrimp salad
A great recipe that we hope you like.
You can send us your suggestions and versions.
Launching of Profand Zaragoza's "Ready to eat".
In May, the number of stores was extended to the entire Parc-Sagunt platform for the products "Ready to eat" salmon with vegetables and seafood salad.
Occupational Risk Prevention Week at Profand Zaragoza
On the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, April 28, Profand Zaragoza celebrated Occupational Risk Prevention Week from April 24 to 30.
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.
Profand Recipe Box: Biscayan Codfish
A great recipe that we hope you like.
You can send us your suggestions and versions.
Attendance at the "Expotalent" Job Fair at Profand Zaragoza
On April 17, Profand Zaragoza attended the job fair of the University of Zaragoza EXPOTALENT'24.
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.
Launching of "Ready to eat" by Profand Zaragoza
In the month of April, Profand Zaragoza has continued with the launching of new products from Listos para comer.
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.
Successful participation of Grupo Profand in the 30th edition of Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona
The Gran Via exhibition center of Fira de Barcelona hosted the prestigious Seafood Expo Global from April 23 to 25, where the Group Profand once again marked its presence, as did the subsidiaries of Produmar (5D501) and Kefalonia Fisheries (located at the Greek stand).
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.
CAPECAL's seminar at the Seafood Global Expo in Barcelona
As part of the day's agenda, Gerardo Carrera Saenz, manager of our Peruvian subsidiary Produmar, who also chairs the Peruvian Chamber of Giant Squid (CAPECAL), gave a presentation.
Interview with Javier Allué, Director of Technological Innovation and Product Development
With a degree in veterinary medicine, specialized in Food Technology, he has traced a professional career deeply linked to Research, Development and Innovation.
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
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.
Participation of Lara Barazi in a meeting as President of FEAP
At the Seafood Expo Global 2024, Lara Barazi, CEO of KEFALONIA FISHERIES S.A., our subsidiary in Greece, participated as President of FEAP - Federation of European Aquaculture Producers.
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.
Stavis announces the appointment of a new CEO
In April, after an exhaustive search, our subsidiary Stavis appointed Juan López as the new CEO of Stavis Seafoods.
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
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.
Profand Recipe Box: Salmon Wok with Vegetables
A great recipe that we hope you like.
You can send us your suggestions and versions.
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
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
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
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
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.
Ready-to-eat launch of Profand Zaragoza
On March 21st, 2024 we started the Ready to Eat project at Profand Zaragoza with the recipe Sepia en Salsa Mery.
Profand Forest in Coiro
Committed to the regeneration of natural areas in our environment.
Interview with Gerardo Carrera Manager of Produmar
Professional with 25 years of experience managing and directing companies in the fishing industry for human consumption.
General Manager of PRODUMAR SAC since 2014.
Legal Audit in the Occupational Health and Safety Department of Profand Zaragoza
On March 13 and 14, the legal audit of the Occupational Health and Safety Department took place at Profand Zaragoza.
Visit of students to Profand Zaragoza plant
In March we received the visit of the students and teachers of the middle school "Virgen del Pilar".
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
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
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.
Profand Recipe Box: Sole Meunière
A great recipe that we hope you like.
You can send us your suggestions and versions.
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.
Recognition for employment promotion to Profand Zaragoza
In February, Profand Zaragoza received the recognition granted by the Municipal Institute of Employment and Business Development of Zaragoza, by the hand of its Mayor, Natalia Chueca Muñoz.
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
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
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
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
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.
Interview with Robert Kultoniak, Director Retail Central Europe
"The main goals in 2024 are to have Profand Group awareness established in the European markets and to become a supplier in all channels in every Profand geographic region this year. We are starting a race called a marathon."
Department of Safety and Health "Protect your ears" campaign.
This year, the Health and Safety area has launched quarterly campaigns to promote a culture of health and safety at Profand's industrial plants in Vilagarcía, Cambre, Zaragoza, Consermar and Pesquera Deseado.
ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Integrated Management System Audit at Profand Zaragoza
During the week of January 8-12, Profand Zaragoza hosted the external audit for the certification of the integrated management system according to ISO 45001 - 14001 standards.
Profand Recipe Box: Salmon with spice, citrus and parmesan crust
A great recipe that we hope you like. You can send us your suggestions and versions.
A notebook to continue writing together
On January 8, a corporate notebook was given as a gift to the employees of Profand's offices in Spain. A gift that was intended to...
Interview with María Barciela and Irene Cadarso from the Internal Audit, Risk and Corporate Compliance Department.
Maria is a runner known for her love of running under the first rays of sun on the beaches of Val Miñor, while Irene is an enthusiast of any adventure she can share with her dog, Ares. Today we want to better understand how your work impacts Profand Fishing Holding and its subsidiaries.
Formation of Profand's Industrial Model in Argentina
We continue with the implementation of our Industrial Model in our subsidiaries. A few months ago we started with its implementation in Profand Argentina and...
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
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.
Medical Examinations Campaign in Profand Zaragoza
At Profand Zaragoza we have kicked off the beginning of the medical examinations.
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.
Emergency drill at Profand Cambre
Last Tuesday, January 30, an emergency drill took place at Profand Cambre.
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
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.
New slogan and claim for corporate Health and Safety Department
We already have a slogan for Health and Safety at Work and there is already a winner of the contest.
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.
Start of sustainable mobility with Ciclogreen at Profand Cambre
By the end of 2023, the Ciclogreen application has started to be used to promote sustainable mobility in Profand Cambre.
Solidarity Christmas skewer at Profand Cambre
On December 21st, Profand Cambre held a day of solidarity Christmas snacks.
ESIC 2023 Company Career at Profand Zaragoza
On December 17, a team of 20 participants from Profand Zaragoza ran in the VIV ESIC Company Race in an 8 km course through the streets of the city center.
Collection of the RSA Seal at Profand Zaragoza
On December 20, Profand Zaragoza received the RSA Seal (Aragon Social Responsibility). The Government of Aragon, CEOE Aragon, Cepyme Aragon, UGT Aragon and CC. OO Aragón. in the Annual Social Responsibility Day.
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.
Volunteering in the dining room of the Misioneras del Silencio in Vigo
During the month of December, our colleagues from Profand Vigo, in a gesture of solidarity, dedicated their time to help the most needy in the dining room of the Misioneras del Silencio.
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
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.
Interview with Ramón Hortas, Corporate Industrial Director
"We seek to adapt the model developed at Profand Vilagarcía to the rest of the plants, always taking into account the cultural and social characteristics of the country, we have to adapt and integrate ourselves in the factories."
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.
Social Welfare Campaign in Produmar: Donation of 200 antigen tests
In collaboration with the NGO Tierra y Ser, last November 21, Produmar conducted a social welfare campaign in which 2,000 antigen swab tests for COVID-19 were donated.
European Week for Waste Reduction at Profand Zaragoza
From November 18 to 26, Profand Zaragoza joined the celebration of the European Week for Waste and Packaging Prevention, highlighting the importance of adopting responsible practices to preserve our environment.
November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. A good occasion to remember that at Grupo Profand we promote a corporate culture of zero tolerance towards gender violence.
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.
Profand Recipe Box: Octopus pizza with turnip greens
We are inaugurating a new section of the BIP - Profand's Internal Newsletter. We hope you find it to your liking and send us your suggestions.
Interview with Miguel Pardo, Production and Quality Manager at Profand India
"We have witnessed the company's transformation from a modest production capacity and facilities to an organization that today boasts state-of-the-art facilities and looks forward to a very promising future."
Blood donation at Profand Zaragoza
Profand Zaragoza has reached a record number of donors this year, the highest number of donors ever.
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
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.
Mother's Day Celebration at Profand Argentina
To celebrate Mother's Day, Pesquera Deseado SAU and Consermar SRL gave mothers a gift on this special day.
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.
Interview with Ana Barros, Director of the Legal Department
"We must offer maximum legal certainty in the operations that the Group carries out, and guarantee scrupulous compliance with corporate and commercial obligations."
Inter-company Paddle Solidarity Tournament at Profand Zaragoza
On October 7, we participated in the II edition of the Solidarity Paddle Tournament for Companies in Zaragoza, organized by CEOE and ATADES.
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
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
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
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.
Food donation by Profand Vilagarcía
Last September, Profand Vilagarcía made a donation of 540 kg of potatoes to the Food Bank of Santiago de Compostela.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Consermar successfully passes the IFS and BRC Food Safety and Quality recertification audit.
We are proud to announce that Consermar passed both audits with flying colors. These standards are recognized as the most demanding in their category, according to the Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarking.
"Big green business crusade" at Produmar
Produmar planted 600 trees throughout the year, thanks to the support of all its collaborators who joined in this important task.
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 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".
Alarm and evacuation equipment training at Profand Zaragoza
From Profand Zaragoza's PRL area, we have been training the new alarm and evacuation team of the different areas to be evacuated in the event of an emergency situation.
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.
Obtaining the Global GAP Chain of Custody certificate in Grupo Profand, Profand Vilagarcía and Profand Cambre.
Last August, Grupo Profand, Profand Vilagarcía and Profand Cambre obtained GLOBALG.A.P. certification for Chain of Custody (CoC).
We spoke with the Logistics Department
"Logistics is a very dynamic area of work where legislative, customs and sanitary requirements change frequently. "How is...
Children's Day at Profand Argentina
During the week of August 21, to celebrate Children's Day in Argentina, different activities were carried out in Pesquera Deseado and Consermar.
Confronting Drought on a Global Scale: Actions to Reduce and Mitigate its Impact
Water scarcity is a pressing challenge we face worldwide. It affects food security, health, energy production and the economy in general.
Registration of new products in Vilagarcía
During the month of August, Profand Vilagarcía also launched a product promotion campaign in the Intermarche supermarket chain in France.
Grupo Profand as main sponsor of the VII Celestial Invasion
Profand will be the main sponsor of the next Celta de Vigo Foundation race, which will take place on September 24 at the Balaídos stadium in Vigo.
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.
Interview with Lara Barazi, Director of Kefalonia Fisheries
He studied economics and finance in the U.S., at Columbia and Harvard Universities, and his initial professional career was in finance,...
Donation of mackerel to the Parish of San Pedro in Piura
On August 9, Produmar donated mackerel fish and bottles of water to the San Pedro El Pescador Parish, located in the area of Paita Alta, Piura, and they are currently in charge of managing the common pots. The present association is composed of twelve groups.
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
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 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
"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
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.
Registration of new products in Cambre
This June, Profand Cambre has launched a new product reference in order to increase sales:
Redfish fillet
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
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.
Registration of new products in Profand Zaragoza
This month Profand Zaragoza has launched new products for export to the French market. They are solutions adapted to their tastes with flavors and...
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.
Promoting health and wellness: childhood immunization
Grupo Profand was awarded the category of SILVER SPONSOR for its contribution of €3,000 in support of global health.
GLOBAL G.A.P. Certification at Profand Zaragoza
On June 9, Profand Zaragoza was inspected by Bureau Veritas to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) certification.
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.
Institutional visit of the President of the Xunta de Galicia in Profand Vilagarcía
On June 6, the Vilagarcía plant was visited by Mr. Alfonso Rueda, President of the Xunta de Galicia, at our facilities in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra.
Interview with Sandra, Process Engineering Technician
"I joined Profand Zaragoza in 2017, in the engineering department, and shortly after, the process area was born to cover the need to define the new production processes of the lines we were implementing."
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.
Book Drive with the García Chillón Orlando Foundation
The latest solidarity project undertaken by the head offices was the collection of second-hand children's books in collaboration with the García Chillón Orlando Foundation for the Bicos de Papel association.
World Environment Day at PRODUMAR
Last June 5th, Produmar celebrated the International Environment Day through a sequence of didactic games addressed to all its collaborators.
Father's Day Festivity at PRODUMAR
Produmar invited all its employees to participate in a tribute held on Saturday, June 17 to commemorate Father's Day.
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
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.
Working with our communities to build a more prosperous and sustainable future
In 2022, Grupo Profand carried out more than 140 Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
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
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
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
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
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 (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
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.
Visit of journalists to Profand Vilargarcía
In order to promote transparency and dialogue with the media, as well as to show them our commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation.
Certification "0" waste to landfill in Zaragoza
On May 19, Profand Zaragoza successfully passed the "Zero waste to landfill" audit conducted by Bureau Veritas at its facilities.
Training sessions in Zaragoza
In May, two different and innovative training courses were given in relation to the plant's established training plan.
Interview with Diego Montero. Director of Internal Audit, Risk and Corporate Compliance at Profand Fishing Holding.
During this month we have had the pleasure of celebrating two important days related to the environment: World Water Day and International Forest Day.
Visit to the Vilagarcía office staff plant
As every year, plant visits have again been organized for the staff working at Profand Vilagarcía's offices.
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
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
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.
Pesquera Deseado and Consermar handed out Easter Eggs
Once again this year, around 200 Easter eggs, handmade by expert chocolatiers, were distributed to all our collaborators to celebrate Easter.
Annual training celebration in Vilagarcía
During the first months of the year, training sessions have been held for all Profand Vilagarcía staff on Quality and Safety...
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".
Grupo Profand at Seafood in Boston and Barcelona
During the month of March Stavis and Profand were present at the Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, the largest...
CAPECAL launches its institutional seal at the Seafood Expo. Global of Barcelona
The Peruvian Chamber of Giant Squid (CAPECAL), an association formed by the 17 main processing and exporting companies of Giant Squid...
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
During this month we have had the pleasure of celebrating two important days related to the environment: World Water Day and International Forest Day.
Water and forests, the necessary balance of a natural cycle
During this month we have had the pleasure of celebrating two important days related to the environment: World Water Day and International Forest Day.
Open Doors Day at Profand Vilagarcía and Profand Cambre
On February 20, 21 and 22, Profand Vilagarcía held an Open House so that the families and friends of the workers could get to know the plant.
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
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.
Good results in the latest audits at Profand Zaragoza
Between January 30 and February 3, Profand Zaragoza carried out the external audit under the IFS and BRC schemes with good results, passing the audits and maintaining the highest ratings in these international standards.
Sustainable Mobility App at Profand Zaragoza
As part of the Group's Sustainable Mobility Plan, a pilot initiative has been launched at Profand Zaragoza to promote carpooling to work through a simple APP.
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.
Inter-institutional cooperation in Giant Squid research in Peru
In order to promote the consumption of giant squid. Produmar held a presentation and tasting of three squid-based dishes in the district of Paita: "Pota a la chalaca", "Pota al olivo" and "Tiradito de pota".
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
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
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.
Interview with Moisés Rodríguez, Managing Director of Grupo Profand
He began his professional career in 2011 at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, in the audit area, where for 5 years he participated in the audits of business groups in different sectors (renewable energies, canneries, hotels, etc.), until July 2016, when he joined Profand as Financial Controller / Internal Auditor.
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.
Renovation of Profand Vilagarcía with an investment of 21 M€.
After eight months of civil works and preparation of installations and machinery, the new production rooms and common areas at Profand Vilagarcía were inaugurated last October.
Stavis Seafoods, a history that begins in 1929
Stavis Seafoods has represented the Boston seafood industry since 1929. Originally called the Stavis Ipswich Clam Company, it was founded by Isadore Stavis
Water and forests, the necessary balance of a natural cycle
During this month we have had the pleasure of celebrating two important days related to the environment: World Water Day and International Forest Day.
Expansion of cooked shrimp in Mercadona
On March 15, the cooked shrimp product was extended to 50 Mercadona stores and was very well received by customers.
Visit to San Jorge University in Zaragoza
On March 17, a group of 32 students from the University of San Jorge (San Valero Group) visited Profand Zaragoza's facilities.
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
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
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
Last March Grupo Profand was present at two job fairs organized by the University of Vigo and the Universidad Intercontinental de la Empresa.
IFS Cambre and ISO Zaragoza
Profand Cambre has renewed its IFS Certification obtained in April 2022, after the audit carried out on March 6, 7 and 8.
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.
Revaluation of dewatered sludge and biodegradable wastes at Profand Zaragoza
As a result of its activity in 2022, Profand Zaragoza generated a total of 1,325 tons of dehydrated sludge from water treatment.
This dewatered sludge was used to generate electricity. In total, 675,908 kilowatts were generated, equivalent to the electricity consumption of 206 homes in Spain for an entire year.
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.
Tasting to promote the consumption of giant squid in Produmar
In order to promote the consumption of giant squid. Produmar held a presentation and tasting of three squid-based dishes in the district of Paita: "Pota a la chalaca", "Pota al olivo" and "Tiradito de pota".
Adhesion of Profand Zaragoza to the Aragón Circular Strategy
In January, the Government of Aragon confirmed the adhesion of Profand Zaragoza to the "Aragon Circular Declaration".
This is a strategy that aims to promote the circular economy in the Aragonese territory, ...
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
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.
Celebration of World Hug Day at Produmar
In Produmar, Peru, last January 21, they celebrated the International Day of Embrace.
Device collection campaign at Profand's Vigo headquarters
According to the latest report of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), 40 million tons of electronic and electrical waste (WEEE) are generated worldwide every year.
Donation of bicycles to children in the city of Puerto Deseado
On the occasion of the Three Kings Day celebration, on January 5, our subsidiary in Argentina, Pesquera Deseado SAU, donated two bicycles in the city of Puerto Deseado, Province of Santa Cruz.
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), ...
Blue Talent: Visit of students of Higher Education in Quality and Processes of the Food Industry.
During the month of January, Profand Vilagarcía received a visit from the students of the CIPF Coroso, of the FP Superior of Quality and Processes of the Food Industry to know the possible professional opportunities that they would have in a company like ours.
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.
Interview with Rita López, Corporate Quality Director of the Grupo Profand
I started about 10 years ago working in the raw material control area of Profand Vilagarcía. After 2 years I assumed the position of Corporate Quality Systems Manager,