Ilhapeixe

WHO WE ARE

We are a seafood company located on Madeira island (Portugal), specialized in processing and wholesaling all kinds of seafood, working as a liaison between fishermen and consumer.
We strive to provide products with a higher standard of quality, and to show the market innovative solutions.
Ilhapeixe is a company under GRUPO ILHAPEIXE.

BLACK SCABBARDFISH -
OUR HERITAGE

Fishing has been a cornerstone of the Madeiran economy since its colonization. Since then, the black scabbardfish has always been one of the most captured (and sought after) fish.

In 1996, when our company was created, the processing of this fish was almost inexistent. We seized this opportunity, becoming the first processing industry for black scabbardfish, introducing two presentations to the retailers: fish steak and fillet.

The market’s positive response led to an increase in the consumption of this species in the region, helping the local economy to thrive.

Despite black scabbardfish being our ex-libris, we wholesale several other species of fish and shellfish. We specially recommend the tuna fish and limpets, species with a great Madeiran tradition, and the Gilthead seabream, a product from Madeiran aquaculture developed by a Grupo Ilhapeixe company.

GRUPO ILHAPEIXE was created in 2020, with the following companies

Seafood processor and wholesaler/retailer at Madeira island.

Aquaculture off the coast of Madeira

Meat and meat related products wholesaler/retailer at Madeira island.

Seafood processor and wholesaler/retailer at the Azorean archipelago.

Goals See more

To ensure the consumption of Madeiran products, achieving total satisfaction from our consumers.

Vision See more

To ensure there are no shortages, respecting the species sustainability, in order to satisfy the market’s needs.

Values See more

QUALITY

We only work with the best suppliers and handle the products according to strict quality standards, as we believe that our product’s greatest asset is its quality.

RIGOROUSNESS

We exact all handling be done with utmost rigorousness to achieve maximum quality on our products.

INNOVATION

We believe that innovation is key to success. As such, we study the demands of our consumers, working every day to adapt and satisfy their needs.

COLLABORATION

We take pride in being known for the good relationships we establish and maintain with our suppliers, clients and workers.

FOCUS ON THE CLIENT

All that we do is to offer the best products available to our clients.

EXCELLENCE

“We strive for our best every day”. To excel in our work every single day is one of our goals.

EXPANSION

We want to grow, taking Madeiran products to the whole world.

27millions

118workers

1000tons exported

70species

7countries

30years

675 kg Italy
333 kg U.S.A.
464 235 kg Portugal
98 304 kg Azores
240 kg Austria
22 194 kg France
406 608 kg Spain
7 427 kg U.K.

AQUACULTURE

Species

GILTHEAD SEABREAM (Sparus aurata)

Quantity

20 FLOATING CAGES

Capacity

1 750 TONS

MADEIRAN GILTHEAD SEABREAM

The preservation of marine biodiversity is crucial to maintaining the balance of all the ecosystems on Earth. The increase in demand has taken its toll on natural fish stocks, which are limited and fast depleting.

Aquaculture, with responsible practices, is the best known solution to satisfy the demand for seafood from an ever-growing population.

To take part on this fight for the preservation of the natural life of the oceans, allied to the will to decrease product import, as a way to ensure madeiran products consumption, in 2004, we decided to take a chance on the production of gilthead seabream, by obtaining the rights to fish farm in Baía d’Abra, through the company AQUABAÍA.

The market’s favorable response allowed us to increase our production. We now have 8 floating cages on Baía d’Abra (Caniçal), and 12 floating cages on Campanário (Ribeira Brava).

The pure water from the Atlantic ocean which bathes our island, and the strength of the ocean currents, allied to the low density of fish per cage and carefully selected feed, result in healthy, brawny fish, with unparalleled quality.

We are currently in contact with sustainability certification entities, for them to evaluate our practices, so we can certify what we already know: that our Gilthead seabream come from a responsible and sustainable aquaculture practice.

WHY CHOOSE OUR GILTHEAD SEABREAM?

• Our veterinarian and competent authorities closely monitor the health status of the fish.

• Animal welfare is one of our goals, and we keep it in mind at all times during production process.

• We don’t use genetically modified fish.

• The fish feed is carefully selected to mimic as closely as possible its natural feeding habits.

• We do not use growth hormones.

• The gilthead seabream is farmed in an environment that is identical to its natural habitat.

For all these reasons, our Madeiran gilthead seabream is a wise and sustainable choice.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

We take an active role in our community, supporting some local institutions, especially madeiran sports.

We highlight the support that we gave to João Rodrigues, in his campaign to take part on the 2016 Olympic games.

We would also like to highlight our association with GRACE – responsible companies organization. This is a non-profit business association that works in the social responsibility and sustainability areas. Find out more more at grace.pt

Logo of the GRACE association - responsible companies and the associate seal, with the 25 years mark.

Finally, we are also partners off the “Escola Azul” (Blue School) project. This is an educational project by the Ministry of Economy and the Sea that aims to promote Ocean Literacy in schools and thus create new generations that contribute to the sustainability of the oceans.

Partnership flag of the Blue School project.