L’HOMARD S.A., based in Sousse, Tunisia, is a seafood processing and exporting company specializing in high-quality crustaceans for international markets. With a strong operational footprint along Tunisia’s Mediterranean coast, the company has established itself as a reliable supplier of premium blue swimming crab and vannamei shrimp. Leveraging access to regional fisheries and aquaculture operations, L’HOMARD combines traditional seafood handling techniques with modern processing standards to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with international food safety regulations.
Core Business and Product Offerings
L’HOMARD’s primary business involves the processing, freezing, and export of seafood—particularly crustaceans—catered to the specifications of global importers, retailers, and foodservice distributors.
Main Product Lines
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Blue Swimming Crab
- Scientific Name: Portunus pelagicus
- Wild-caught from Tunisian coastal waters. Available in various forms: whole cooked, claw meat, leg meat, and body meat. Packed according to client needs in vacuum or bulk frozen formats.
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Vannamei Shrimp
- Scientific Name: Litopenaeus vannamei
- Sourced from regional aquaculture operations. Offered in HOSO (Head-On Shell-On), HLSO (Headless Shell-On), and PDTO (Peeled, Deveined, Tail-On) formats. Calibrated, frozen, and packed to international specifications.
Both products are exported in IQF or block frozen formats and are available under OEM/private label arrangements.
Processing Capabilities and Infrastructure
L’HOMARD operates a seafood processing facility near Sousse, strategically located close to fishing ports and aquaculture farms. The facility includes:
- Freezing Capacity: Blast and contact plate freezers capable of handling multiple tons of seafood daily.
- Packing Lines: Flexible manual and semi-automated lines for customized product presentation and packaging.
- Cold Storage: Temperature-controlled warehousing with segregation for raw material, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods.
- Quality Control Laboratory: In-house microbiological and chemical testing to monitor product safety and compliance.
Export Markets
L’HOMARD exports its products primarily to:
- European Union (France, Spain, Italy, Belgium)
- Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia)
- Asia (Vietnam, Malaysia, China)
- North America (Canada)
The company adapts product formats and packaging to align with the regulatory and cultural preferences of each target market.
Certifications and Compliance
To ensure global market access and food safety compliance, L’HOMARD maintains:
- HACCP Certification
- EU Approval Number for Seafood Export
- FDA Registration for U.S. market compliance
- Halal Certification on request for Islamic markets
The company also undergoes routine inspections by Tunisian and international regulatory bodies.
Sustainability and Traceability
L’HOMARD emphasizes responsible sourcing and traceability in its supply chain:
- Blue Swimming Crab is caught under Tunisian coastal fisheries management plans.
- Vannamei Shrimp is sourced from controlled aquaculture farms with traceable feed and growth conditions.
- The company utilizes digital traceability systems to maintain batch-level tracking from harvest to export.
Competitive Advantages
- Strategic Location: Proximity to Mediterranean fisheries and major Tunisian ports (Sfax and Rades) ensures quick logistics turnaround.
- Product Customization: Tailored processing and packaging formats meet varied importer requirements.
- Compliance Expertise: Robust quality systems aligned with EU, FDA, and GCC standards.
Key Contacts
- Email: info@lhomard.com
- Phone: +216 56 28 37 13 / +216 58 40 96 00
- Website: www.lhomard.com
Business Development and Growth
L’HOMARD continues to expand its capacity and product portfolio through:
- Investment in additional cold storage infrastructure
- Exploration of value-added products such as marinated or pre-cooked crustaceans
- Development of private label and retail-ready lines for supermarkets and gourmet stores
With an unwavering focus on quality, responsiveness, and international standards, L’HOMARD S.A. stands as a dependable and agile partner in the global seafood trade, delivering sustainably sourced, premium-grade seafood from Tunisia’s coastal waters to tables around the world.