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Isidro de la Cal have pioneered seabream aquaculture
Mix of aquaculture and imports, fresh and frozen, processed and distributed throughout Europe The Spanish company Isidro de la Cal (IdC) was founded in 1952 by Mr. Isidro de la Cal Llorente. The company now specialises in the supply, production, processing, marketing and distribution of seafood, both fresh and frozen. It works through the major ports of Galicia and imports from five continents. Most of IdC’s products are sold in Spain and Europe. New facilities centralise operations Isidro de la Cal opened a new facility in Espiritu de Santo in 2005. This cost EUR 25 million to build and has an area of 25,000 m2 devoted to processing fish products. This new facility has enabled Isidro de La Cal to centralise their operations, improving quality control, research and development. IdC subsequently launched its two principle product ranges, “Galician Rias” for fresh products and “Rias Altas” for frozen products. IdC has been certified by the International Food Standard, British Research Consortium and Acuicultura.
Seabream aquaculture The company’s aquaculture division breeds species including rainbow trout, turbot and seabream. Isidro de la Cal first ventured into aquaculture at the Valdovino fish farm and in 1997 they began to develop captive seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) breeding. The farm began with 100 adult fish and younger ones that would become a significant part of the current stock. The stock was developed through only adding www.eurofishmagazine.com
the best individuals caught in years of fishing sessions. It now numbers roughly 650 adult individuals; their average age and weights, respectively, are 7 years and 1.5kg. Quality control is ensured by monitoring embryonic development and examining the hatched larvae and removing those belonging to non-compliant individuals. The fish are kept in cages to prevent the spread of disease. They are market size after roughly four years.
Rainbow trout and turbot production and certification IdC also specialises in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) aquaculture. For these species, they focus more on the optimisation of production and the development of disease vaccines. The company is committed to sustainable growth and seeks to go beyond merely just complying with environmental regulations. Consequently, IdC considers the trade-off between economic growth and environmental protection and in 2001 joined the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and was the
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first European aquaculture company to be certified in this way. It is also certified by the German Naturland, which has very
demanding standards for organic production throughout Europe. This helps IdC to be successful in the substantial German market.
Isidro de la Cal Company Fact File Poligono Ind. Espíritu Santo Calle Zeppelin 29-39 15650 Cambre - A Coruña, Spain Tel.: +34 981 17 85 20 Fax: +34 981 64 91 94 www.isidrodelacal.eu
CEO: Mr. Pablo Gasco Products: Seabream, rainbow trout, turbot from aquaculture, many other species imported. Markets: Spain, Germany, the rest of Europe Customers: Lidl, Dia, Carrefour, El Corte Ingles Eurofish Magazine 4 / 2014
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