Marolhão, Feeling the Sea

A COMPANY SPECIALIZED IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF FISHING PRODUCTS

Mission

Marolhão's main mission is to provide our customers with a high quality product, guaranteeing a sustainable and responsible production process.
Our aim is to produce products that meet consumer expectations in terms of flavour, texture and quality.
To this end, we strive every day to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety at every stage of the production process, from catching the octopus to delivering it to the final customer.
We are committed to working closely with our suppliers, customers and employees to ensure that our practices are sustainable and have a positive impact on the community and the environment.

MAROLHÃO

PRODUTOS DA PESCA, LDA

In 2015 we opened a new industrial unit, MAROLHÃO – PRODUTOS DA PESCA, LDA, with an area of 4000m², which features a set of modern facilities equipped with the latest technology and all the certifications, which allow us to reach with our products to the final consumer.

FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD QUALITY

Marolhão has a Food Safety System, based on the HACCP methodology, which aims to place safe food on the market.

International Featured Standard (IFS) Food is a standard recognised by the GFSI, which certifies the safety and quality of food products and production processes. It provides common and transparent standards for suppliers and enables a concrete response to customer expectations and consumer confidence

Vision

To lead the way in the production of high-quality frozen octopus, with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility.
To be the number one choice of our customers around the world, thanks to our reputation for excellence in quality and service.
To achieve these objectives, we constantly invest in technology and innovation, improving our production practices with sustainability in mind and reducing environmental impacts.
We strive to develop lasting, collaborative relationships with our suppliers and local communities, recognising the importance of supporting those who contribute to our success.
We believe that by embracing these values, we will be able to grow sustainably and create a lasting positive impact with our customers.

Our products

Cooked and Frozen

CLEAN OCTOPUS FROZEN IN A PACKAGE

Octopus vulgaris

Packaging: Cuvette (unit)

Format: Whole / Gutted

Grading code: (-800kg), (0.8-1.2kg), (1.2-2.0kg), (2-3kg), (3-4kg), (4-5.5kg), (+5.5kg), (+7kg)

Clean Octopus Frozen in a block

Octopus vulgaris

Packaging: 4kg or 10kg blocks (approximately)

Format: Whole / Gutted

Grading code: T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 AND TR

Cooked octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Packaging: Cuvette (unit)
Format: Whole/Tentacles

Whole cooked octopus

Grading code:(200-600g), (600-1000g), (1000-1500g)

Cooked octopus tentacles

Grading code:(-100g), (100-150g), (150-200g), (200-300g), (+300g)

Sustainability

Marolhão plans its economic actions according to ethical and conscious attitudes, always analysing the possible environmental and social impact.

Partnerships

Conscious environment

We are strongly committed to environmental sustainability for the benefit of our planet and future generations.

Electricity consumption is inseparable from the activities of freezing and preserving our raw materials, which are essential to getting our products to the end consumer in excellent condition. conditions.

The main aim of the photovoltaic plants installed at our unit is to combine the production and use of green energy, while at the same time making it possible to considerably reduce the energy costs associated with operating the plants.

We currently produce 48.6% of green energy in relation to what we purchase for consumption, thus enabling us to significantly reduce our dependence on our facilities' electricity supply.

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