Argal has grown to become one of the most globally recognised companies for both their history and the quality of their products. The company stays ahead of competition through their ability to innovate. Currently Argal is present in over 30 countries worldwide with 1000 employees and five plants in the areas of Catalonia, Lumbier, and Fregenal de la Sierra. Argal has 11 logistics centres where nine are in Spain and three internationally. Their overseas centres are equipped with the latest technology and are located in Germany, Spain, and France. Each year, the company produces 43,500 tonnes of sausages with more than 2,200 orders daily.
Certification & Compliance
Mario Fumaz, who is the International Sales Manager, explains that the company has an exclusive facility for the production of Halal products at Miralcamp Lleida. In 2008, the company obtained their Halal certificate from the Halal Institute of Spain. Their centres also feature other certificates attesting to the highest standards of food safety and quality:
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HALAL Certificate
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BRC Certificate (British Retail Certification)
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IFS Certificate (International Food Standard)
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HACCP System
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ISO 9001:2008 (IQNET)
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ISO 14001 Certificate
New Markets
Argal’s Halal products are already well-known in the northern region of Africa. However Mario Fumaz says, “We want to present Argal’s products to new markets, boost our company’s presence, and create a greater opportunity for our Halal Spanish Charcuterie products to reach even more Muslim consumers.” To date, their best seller is the Beef Mortadella amongst their broad range of cold meats.