We unloaded 2,000 tons of tuna from the Izar Argia at our facilities in the port of Marín
This week, starting on Monday the 27th, we have started unloading the IZAR ARGIA ship at the Marfrío España facilities. It is a tuna merchant, which brings over 2,000 tons fished in the Indian Ocean, coming from 4 tuna vessels of the Inpesca company. Mainly it is Yellow fin and Skipjack, all frozen at -18 degrees. PueYou can see the complete news about the download at La Voz de Galicia.
Marfrío at the XXVIII edition of the Expo Global Seafood, the 1st edition in Barcelona.
After two years without being held due to COVID measures, the Global Seafood Expo returns. This time in Barcelona. We are excited to tell you that from April 26 to 28, we will be at the Fira venue. You can visit us at stand 2G401, at the Gran Vía of Fira April 26-28, booth 2G401 You can see the news about the participation of Galician companies in Seafood de Barcelona by clicking on the link.
Expansion of the photovoltaic plant at our headquarters in Portugal.
Two years after the group’s first installation of solar panels, we expanded 1,425 modules. This investment in photovoltaic panels, together with that made in 2020, allows us to guarantee that at least 11% of our electricity consumption in Portugal comes from solar energy. And what does this amount to? We are ceasing to emit 510 tons of C02 into the atmosphere. In other words, it is the equivalent of planting 51,004 trees. Like the project for our headquarters Marín, Spain; This installation will take place during the first quarter of 2022.
We reduce our C02 emissions by investing in solar energy
After the investment in solar panels carried out in Pralisa, our headquarters in Vilanova de Cerveira, Portugal. It is the turn of Marfrio, our main headquarters, located in the Fishing Port of Marín, Spain. And it is that this year we have approved a project for the installation of photovoltaic panels that will allow us to guarantee that at least 15% of our electricity consumption is totally supplied by solar energy. An investment thanks to which we will stop emitting 212,780 Kg of CO2 per year. And what does this amount to? Well, it is as if we eliminated the emissions of a year of 149 diesel cars. Or as if we planted 97 oaks, 48 cork oaks and 8 pines a year. (No, not all trees emit the same amount of Oxygen). This installation will take place during the first quarter of 2022
Happy holidays and happy new year 2022!
One more Christmas, we have decided to donate to MSF part of the amount destined for Christmas gifts. This gesture will save the lives of many people trapped in emergency situations. We are happy to share this decision with you, because there is no better gift than life. Merry Christmas. Happy 2022!
Marfrio at the XXII edition of Conxemar
After a year without Conxemar, 2021 returns with the international fair for frozen seafood, a European benchmark. We are excited to say that from October 5 to 7, we will participate, as every year, in Conxemar. Visit us at stand B-25, at IFEVI, Vigo. From October 5 to 7, stand B25 Here part of the Marfrío team at stand B-25 at Conxemar 2021 During the 3 days of the fair we have received a visit from Rosa Quintana and Abel Cabellero. Some of the media like TVG, TVE and journalists from different digital and printed newspapers also visited us. We appreciate the work of the people who have given media coverage to the fair and a voice for Marfrio during these days. Y que nAnd that have allowed us to present our new products: Fish and chips of cod and hake, and our Supreme of crispy hake. Here we leave some links to the news published during the event: Marfrío acude a la cita del congelado en Conxemar con sus «fish and chips» de merluza y bacalao | La Voz de Galicia. Marfrío presenta sus nuevas innovaciones en Conxemar | Industrias Pesqueras Marfrío prevé unas ventas de hasta 80 millones este año | Faro de Vigo Marfrio’s second plant in Peru to open before May, after COVID delay | Undercurrent news Anfaco y más de 50 empresas asociadas estarán en Conxemar | Economía en Galicia
Marfrío Perú donates 15,000 soles for an oxygen plant
Due to the current situation in Paita, from Marfrío Peru, we have wanted to contribute, making a donation to the Telethon initiative. The proceeds from this initiative will serve to guarantee the sustainability and proper functioning of the oxygen plant that the Paita Social Fund has agreed to finance. will serve to guarantee the sustainability and proper functioning of the oxygen plant Making oxygen accessible to those most in need infected by COVID-19. You can se the full news at: Walac Perú and at El Regional Piura.
Happy holidays and happy new year 2021!
One more Christmas, we have decided to donate to MSF part of the amount destined for Christmas gifts. This gesture will save the lives of many people trapped in emergency situations. We are happy to share this decision with you, because there is no better gift than life. Merry Christmas. Happy 2021!
Marfrío receives the ITQI 2020 for the ninth consecutive year
One more year, Marfrío receives the International Taste and Quality Institute awards in Brussels. Once again, our Patagonian Squid, our breaded squid and our vacuum packed steakt una were the star products. The breaded squid has been awarded the Superior Taste Award with 2 Gold Stars, as has our whole Patagonian squid, which once again shows its exceptional quality. Meanwhile, the portions of tuna without skin, bones or sangacho, have been awarded the 1-star ITQI
Marfrio Peru, concerned about the current situation of COVID 19, joins the initiatives of companies in the sector in Peru
Marfrío sympathizes with Paita and delivers food to the most vulnerable sectors of the city. With the support of the National Police of Peru, and together with 10 other companies in the sector, they have been able to distribute 14 tons of food among the population of Paita. 14 tons were distributed house to house. You can see all the info in this video: And complete the information on the Facebook of “Paita Te Informa” and “Noticias 3.0 Paita: