LAUMONT: The essence of origin

The essence of origin

Our extensive network of truffle farmers and mushroom pickers guarantees our daily fresh products.

We are committed to maintaining open, honest and regular communication with our truffle farmers and mushroom pickers.

The perfect team

It is impossible to tell Laumont’s 40-year history without emphasising the importance of all the people that have worked and continue to work every day on our most important ingredients, truffles and mushrooms.

At Laumont, we are committed to maintaining honest long-term relationships with all of them. They bring us the fruits of the earth, and we give them the peace of mind of having a reliable business partner the whole year round.

Stories of Laumont Truffle Growers and Foragers

Click on any of the circles on the map to discover the stories of our Laumont truffle growers and foragers.

They are the heart of the vast network that allows us to enjoy the finest truffles and mushrooms every single day.

VILAHERMOSA DEL RÍO (Inland Castellón)

RAÚL MARTIN

In the heart of Castellón, Raúl Martín tends daily to a truffle plantation that has been flourishing for years. Behind every truffle lies time, effort, and a long-term commitment. But there is also something indispensable: trust. In this video, Gerard Llorens, Head of Truffle Growers at Laumont, talks with Raúl Martín about the relationship between the grower and the company. A partnership built on respect, transparency, and commitment, season after season. Because in the world of truffles, trust isn't just promised: it’s cultivated.

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VIVER (Castellón)

CLEMENTE

Clemente has dedicated almost half a century to the world of truffles. After a lifetime surrounded by truffles, he shares his experience as a Laumont buyer and what it was like starting out in a world that was completely unknown decades ago.

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SORIA

ALBERTO PASCUAL

Alberto Pascual has been foraging for wild truffles for almost 30 years, a passion he inherited from his father when, as a boy, he would accompany him to the forest during the Christmas holidays. Over the years, the forest's yield has decreased, making the future of the wild truffle uncertain. Nevertheless, Alberto continues to place his trust in Laumont, his partner of choice.

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ANIÉS (Huesca)

JAIME MONTANER

Jaime Montaner is a unique truffle farmer. Truffles have always been his greatest passion. His experience is the foundation of his knowledge, and his unwavering vision has led him to own one of the largest networks of truffle plantations in the country.

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TÀRREGA (LLEIDA)

LAUMONT - HEADQUARTERS

At our facilities, every truffle and every mushroom undergoes an exhaustive selection and control process before reaching the final customer. We work daily with hundreds of gatherers and truffle growers who trust Laumont to add value to their work and guarantee the best destination for their products. Once received at our center, the truffles and mushrooms are inspected and selected one by one by our team, assessing aspects such as aroma, ripeness, texture, and presentation.

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Teruel

RUBEN MONFORTE

You could practically say that Rubén Monforte was born with mushrooms under his pillow. From a young age, nature has been a significant part of his life, and even as a child, one of his favourite pastimes was heading into the forest with a basket to forage for mushrooms. Over the years, these fungi have remained a constant in his life, leading him to become a professional mushroom picker.

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GUADALAJARA

ELISA MEGAN

Elisa Megan is a 23-year-old American dedicated to cultivating truffles and lives in El Sotillo, Guadalajara. She believes truffle farming is essential for young people to remain in rural areas and build a better future. With the support of Laumont, which provides her with strong commercial connections and expert advice, she is committed to continuing her work.

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Selection

SPAIN, THE HEART OF THE BLACK TRUFFLE

Spain is today the global centre of the black truffle, a country where tradition, science, and passion unite to produce one of the most highly prized truffles on the planet. In this video, we gather the key voices that explain why the Spanish truffle is synonymous with quality, aroma, and excellence.

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