Bayeux, France
Frial
Le Duff group pure-play co-manufacturer (since 1980) with 3 sites for frozen ready meals and seafood — private label only.
Frial is a creator and manufacturer of branded private-label frozen prepared foods operating from its base in Bayeux, Normandy. The company specializes in seafood products and elaborate dishes for sharing or individual portions. Its capabilities encompass sourcing, cooking, packaging and freezing, with production processes that include IQF and block freezing, industrial cooking, fish processing and marinated meat preparation. The company holds certifications including IFS Broker, BRCGS and IFS Food. Frial serves clients across specialist frozen food retailers, major distribution networks and food service operations in France and internationally. The company's product ranges include raw seafood, prepared dishes, sauces, shared plates, individual meals, prepared vegetables, cooked cereals and purées, with options for organic and vegetarian formulations. Development work focuses on clean-label ingredients, recipe naturality and taste, with capabilities also including non-GMO, gluten-free, organic and vegan certifications.
Capabilities
- Freezing
- IQFBlock freezing
- Thermal
- Industrial cooking
- Meat & seafood
- Fish processingMarinated meats
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