1997 – The beginning
Luis Irisarri, a well-known businessman in the Spanish food retail sector, founded Pescaviar to meet a market need: to offer a high-quality alternative to sturgeon caviar, which was prohibitively expensive at the time.
1999 – The start of a successful international journey
From the very beginning, Pescaviar has been clear that the company’s potential lies not only at a national level but also internationally, and in 1999 Pescaviar made its first export to France. Today, 50 per cent of its sales are made outside Spain, and Pescaviar’s products are exported to more than 20 countries across five continents.
2008 – First step in our commitment to sustainability
Pescaviar launches Arënkha MSC: smoked herring pearls made from MSC-certified North Sea herring.
Marine Stewardship Council is an international, independent, not-for-profit organisation set up to tackle the problem of unsustainable fishing.
2009 – Acquisition of Just Gourmet Food
Pescaviar has acquired Just Gourmet Food, a pioneer in the industrialisation of the reverse spherification process. With this acquisition, Pescaviar is now one of the few companies capable of offering the market both direct and reverse spherification. Just León Ferrer, founder of Just Gourmet Food, has become a partner at Pescaviar and its Director of R&D&I.
2010 – Spherika is founded
Pescaviar is launching the Spherika brand, with the aim of establishing it as the umbrella brand encompassing all its new creations. At the same time, it is launching new varieties within its range of liquid-filled pearls (reverse spherification): Strawberry, Lime & Lemon, Chipotle Chilli, Passion Fruit, Soy Sauce and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
2015 – Fish Roe
Pescaviar aims to be the leading supplier in its niche market. That is why it is adding a range of natural fish roe (salmon, trout and lumpo roe) to its portfolio, making it the supplier with the most comprehensive range in its segment.
2021 – A time to reinvent oneself
Rocío and Ana, daughters of the late Luis Irisarri, join the company’s board of directors.
A period of renewal begins at Pescaviar at all levels: redefining the business strategy, boosting online activity, redesigning the corporate image and expanding the product range.
2023 – Spherika sturgeon caviar: the icing on the cake
Pescaviar is launching its first sturgeon caviar under the Spherika brand, specifically the Baeri variety. With this addition, Pescaviar has become the market’s leading supplier, bringing together in its portfolio not only caviar and fish roe, but also alternatives to caviar and natural roe, as well as fruit and sauce spherifications.