Our commitment to sustainable fishing and low-temperature processing has set us apart in the processed products industry.
We continue to innovate in seafood processing, focusing on consumer satisfaction and meeting the highest industry standards.
Since 2009, we have strengthened our know-how by developing a range of tuna and swordfish in brine, underlining our expertise in processing these high-quality products.
This diversification testifies to the Group's mastery of the art of brining, offering products with preserved flavor and texture, perfectly adapted to market requirements.
The advantages of brine for tuna and swordfish
Brining offers numerous advantages for the preservation and quality of tuna and swordfish. The process preserves the freshness and texture of the fish while enhancing their flavor. Histological analyses show that the texture of brined loins is juicier and firmer than that of a fresh product. What's more, brining guarantees total freedom from parasites, ensuring food safety for consumers.
We have developed an advanced brining process that combines tradition and innovation. The method involves mixing the fish with food-grade salt in airtight containers. The resulting brine is the result of dissolving the salt in the water extracted from the fish tissue. This technique produces a high-quality product that is stable all year round.
Quality and food safety are key concerns for the Barba Group. All batches of raw materials are checked for histamine, and analyses are carried out to detect the presence of heavy metals and listeria. Our plant is IFS certified, guaranteeing compliance with the most stringent food industry standards.
Our state-of-the-art facilities reflect our commitment to excellence in seafood processing. Located in Villeneuve-les-Béziers, our site extends over 3 hectares and houses a 6,000 m² building, grouping together the head office, the factory and a logistics platform with negative cold storage.
To optimize our logistics operations, we use Spidy WMS software. This logistics flow management system enables our group to offer comprehensive services to its customers while ensuring perfect traceability of its products. This approach ensures that cured products, such as tuna in brine and swordfish in brine, retain their optimum quality right through to their final destination.
The Fish Up brand brings together the entire range of Barba Group cured products, offering a variety of high-quality cured tuna and swordfish. This range stands out for its stability in terms of price and quality throughout the year.
Fish Up products are made in France and feature a juicy texture and long shelf life. They are 100% meat, with no loss or exudate in the sous-vide process, guaranteeing optimum quality. What's more, all batches of raw materials are tested for histamine, ensuring food safety for consumers.
Fish Up offers a diverse range of cuts and presentations to suit every need. These include cured tuna loins, tuna hearts and cured swordfish loins. This variety enables chefs to create innovative and tasty dishes, such as Milanese-style tuna cutlets or Thai lacquered swordfish ribs.
Fish Up products offer numerous advantages for foodservice professionals. They are easy to cook and the product remains juicy, guaranteeing excellent cooking properties. What's more, all Fish Up products can be eaten without any risk of Anisakis, a major advantage in terms of food safety. Last but not least, the ability to freeze products offers restaurateurs additional flexibility in managing their stocks.
We place innovation at the heart of our strategy to remain competitive in the seafood industry. This approach manifests itself through various aspects of our activities, from research and development to adapting to market trends.
We are committed to innovative research projects to diversify our offering. An outstanding example is the development of tuna leather, the fruit of a collaboration with the La Molière tuna fish factory. This unique initiative valorizes the by-products and waste generated by tuna processing.
To meet the growing demands of consumers, we strive to guarantee the impeccable traceability of our products and a responsible commitment in our corporate strategy. This approach is in line with the growing consumer trend towards sustainable, traceable seafood.
The Barba Group has established itself as a key player in the processing of seafood products, particularly cured tuna and swordfish. Thanks to our cutting-edge expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we can guarantee high-quality products that are stable all year round. Our Fish Up range offers foodservice professionals practical, tasty solutions that meet the most stringent food safety requirements.
