Pescanova
From ocean to table since 1960 — Global leader in frozen seafood with full vertical control of the supply chain
A story of innovation since 1960
Founded in 1960 by José Fernández López, Pescanova transformed the global fishing industry. In 1961, the "Lemos" became the world’s first trawler capable of processing and freezing the catch directly on board — an innovation that set the industry quality standard still in use today.
In 1989, Pescanova Italia was established — the only Italian company with full vertical control of the entire production chain: from fishing licences through processing and freezing to delivery at your warehouse. No intermediaries. No compromises.
Today the group employs over 10,000 people across 24 countries, sells in 80 markets on 5 continents, and operates a proprietary fleet of more than 60 fishing vessels equipped with advanced on-board processing technology.
Pescanova by numbers
1960
Year founded
60+
Own fishing vessels
24
Operative countries
10.000+
Employees worldwide
Sustainability that’s certified, not just claimed
“We live from the sea and take care of it — because it takes care of us.”
Pescanova Blue
Certification programme launched in 2019 for environmental and social sustainability across the fishing supply chain.
FAO Code of Conduct
Adherence to the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.
654 CSR initiatives
Corporate social responsibility across 18 countries, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Pescanova range at LAPA
For Swiss foodservice, we select the best of the Pescanova range — products designed for kitchens that operate at high standards and cannot afford surprises.
| Product | Format |
|---|---|
| Octopus Vulgaris IQF (2-3 kg) | ctn ~16 kg |
| Cooked Octopus Tentacles (110/170g) | units |
| Argentine Shrimp L1 | 2 kg pack (ctn 12 kg) |
| Whole Lobster Cuba (740/860g) | ctn 10 kg |
| Lobster Tail Cuba (10/12oz) | 4 x 5 kg (ctn 20 kg) |
| Patagonian Squid, Rings and Tentacles | 10 x 800g (ctn 8 kg) |
| Cleaned Whole Squid IQF, India | ctn 5.4 kg |
| Skin-on Salmon Portion (250g) | 12 pcs (ctn 3 kg) |
Why LAPA chose Pescanova
Running a restaurant means making promises every service. A promise to the guest who sits down at your table, a promise to the team working the line. We choose suppliers who help us keep them. Pescanova delivers three non-negotiables: consistent quality (same calibre, batch after batch), full traceability (you know which ocean your shrimp came from), and professional formats built for high-volume kitchens. Already a LAPA customer? Find all Pescanova products in our online shop. To speak with your account manager, call +41 76 361 70 21.