Mytiliculteur: French mussel breeder in the Mediterranean
mussel farming, the other speciality of Maison Tarbouriech
Maison Tarbouriech produces its own French mussels on the lines facing Sète in the Mediterranean Sea.
Like all fresh, living products, mussels are affected by the season.
In order to offer you the best possible product according to the season, La Maison Tarbouriech, in addition to its own production, has created partnerships for over 40 years with suppliers in various Mediterranean producer countries.
Since the late 1980s, we’ve been raising French mussels in the Mediterranean and producing and packing mussels from all over Europe. Our health expertise and know-how mean we can distribute them worldwide. Discover the key elements of this profession
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
The organic mussel merroir in France
In 1989, tests were carried out to grow mussels in the Mediterranean Sea on sub-surface lines. Maison Tarbouriech, a partner in this venture, has been producing mussels using this technique for over 10 years.
In the 2000s, heavy attacks by sea bream threatened the viability of this production.
Despite the constraints and to preserve the industry, Maison Tarbouriech decided to invest heavily, drawing inspiration from the mussel farming methods of other producing countries, and successfully deployed a longline farming system unheard of in France.
The processing plant is located in Frontignan. During the harvest season, from March to October, the mussels are sorted, cleaned and packaged.
La Maison Tarbouriech produces authentic French Mediterranean mussels, from spat to plate.
Mussel farming
A mussel for every season
In addition to its own production, Tarbouriech sources this extremely seasonal shellfish from all over the Mediterranean basin, so as to offer the best product at the best time.
Mussels from France
organic french open sea mussels, from our channels between sète and frontignan
Having been plunged into exceptionally rich water in the open sea from the very seed stage, French mussels by Maison Tarbouriech are optimal for consumption from March to October. After more than a year spent growing, there will be between 50 and 70 pieces per kilo.
The Spanish mussel
The very best of Galician boats
Raised in the northeast of Spain, on the Atlantic coast, Spanish mussels are the only breed available all year round. Two sizes are available: mussels weighing between 40 and 60 pieces per kilo, ideal for tapas, and very large mussels weighing less than 30 pieces per kilo, ideal for cooking and stuffing.
Italian mussels
The treasure of Scardovari
In the heart of a UNESCO-certified biosphere reserve, fed by the Po delta, Italian mussels are available from April to the end of July. A size of 60 to 80 pieces per kilo and an impressive filling!
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