The delight of Balfego
WHO ARE THEY?
Balfegó was created by Manel and Pere Vicent Balfegó, Montse Brull and Salomé Gaseni in 2002 with a single-minded purpose: to bring the best bluefin tuna to the best restaurants in the world.
The bluefin Tuna company is now a world leader in the sustainable capture of the Thunnus thynnus species. Their wild tunas live in swimming pools off the coast of Pamella de Mar, 150 km south of the city of Barcelona and are fed exclusively on wild fish.
Balfegó only catches adult tuna of 100 to 300 kg which they extract from the sea at their optimum level of fatness, on-demand, while following a product traceability system that is unique in the world. This way Balfegó provides a product of excellent organoleptic qualities and maximum guarantee for the consumer, both fresh and frozen, 365 days a year.
The individual harvesting of each bluefin tuna ensures a stress-free product, and optimal meat quality even when eaten raw. Each part of the tuna has its own special culinary properties. To share this knowledge and help you obtain the best possible results, Balfegó has developed a handbook of cooking ideas that become available to anyone that may be interested.
WHY DO WE WORK WITH THEM?
Yamamori appreciates Balfegó’s commitment to sustainability and their dedicated Research & Development department that carries out various research, development and innovation projects centred on the husbandry of the species and the quality of their product to achieve excellence.
Also, Balfegó's traceability system is a pioneer in the world of fish. With just a mobile phone and the QR code that is provided next to each serving, retail customers like Yamamori or an end consumer can access all the information about the bluefin tuna you are buying or tasting. You have instant access to data such as the date and area of capture, weight, length and fat level - as well as being able to view the health and quality certificates.
The transparency Balfegó shows by making every piece of information public to their customers allows for an enabling and supportive environment. This goes hand in hand with efficiency and continuous improvement to guarantee maximum cost-effectiveness of resources.