1. FISHING

Giraldo cod is only caught in Winter in the Atlantic ocean, in the clean waters of Iceland an Faroe. It is exclusively caught with hook, using small ships. Cod is bled on board. The ships arrive to the coast in no more than 12 hours, avoiding deterioration.

2. SALTING

Once it is caught, cod is put in water and ice. After the Rigor Mortis, the process of salting starts.Firstly in brine, then in salt. Giraldo supervises all the process in order to guarantee the quality procedures.

3. STORAGE

The goods are brought to Goiain by a fleet of refrigerated trucks. Once they pass the quality control, the goods are stored in a warehouse which holds 300,000 kilos of fish. They will be kept here for several months, completing the salting process.

4. CUTTING

In Giraldo we have more than 20 different types of cut made to measure. They are classified according to their thickness and weight.

5. DESALTING

We have 5 big rooms for desalting. We use pure water, between 0º and 2º degrees. The amount of salt is checked several times a day, then cod is drained during 12 hours. This is an innovative technique that makes excellent our cod.

6. PACKING

Once drained ,the process of packing starts. This process is carried out under extreme hygiene conditions, using the most modern techniques of packed products in protective atmosphere. Our products expire 20 days after packing, using only natural methods of preservation.

7. DISTRIBUTION

The products are distributed from our headquarters. Our establishments in Vitoria and our more than 50 distributors form our distribution network, which is continuously expanding. Countries such as Portugal, USA, Colombia, Austria,or Arab Emiratesare examples of our international consolidation.

8. SALE

We analyse our customers attitude and likes in order to offer them the best cod with the best quality but at the same time a product more comfortable and practical.