Laumont Truffle Farmers

The heart of the beginning

Through our vast network of truffle cultivators and foragers, we ensure a consistent daily supply of peak-quality produce.

We prioritize transparent and consistent dialogue with our network of truffle cultivators and foragers.

A Network of Expert Truffle Growers

You cannot tell the story of Laumont’s 40 years without honoring the foragers and farmers behind our truffles and mushrooms. We operate on a foundation of integrity and long-term commitment. In exchange for the earth’s finest bounty, we provide our partners with the peace of mind that comes from a reliable, year-round alliance.

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, Laumont’s Head of Truffle Growers, talks with Raúl Martín about the relationship between the grower and the company. It is a partnership built on respect, transparency, and dedication, 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.

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 woods during Christmas vacation. 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

LAUMONT - HEADQUARTERS

At our facilities, every truffle and mushroom undergoes an exhaustive selection and quality control process before reaching the final customer. We work daily with hundreds of foragers and truffle growers who trust Laumont to bring value to their hard 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 appearance.

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Teruel

RUBÉN 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 favorite pastimes was heading into the woods 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 forager.

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GUADALAJARA

ELISA MEGAN

Elisa Megan is a 23-year-old American dedicated to cultivating truffles who 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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SPAIN, THE HEART OF THE BLACK TRUFFLE

Spain is today the global center 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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What truffle growers and mushroom foragers say about us

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Alberto Pascual

Laumont Wild Truffle Forager

"As a forager, Laumont gives me the peace of mind of knowing that I will send the truffles I find, and I am certain that they will value them in the best possible way."

Marcos Morcillo

Scientist Specializing in Truffle Cultivation

"We ended up working with Laumont because we need to use a massive quantity of truffles... and we can't just use any truffle."

Elisa Megan

Truffle Grower from Guadalajara

"I believe Laumont helps us as truffle growers by building a great relationship with their customers, just as they did with us."

Jaime Montaner

Laumont Truffle Grower

"In the truffle world, what Laumont gives you is trust. They care about you. Everything that gets lost these days regarding human values, Vicente (the Laumont agent) brings that back..."

Clemente Aliaga

Laumont Truffle Agent

"Laumont provides me with stability. It’s a reliable company that buys everything I harvest. They’ve never given me any issues."

Rubén Monforte

Professional Mushroom Forager

"What I value most about Laumont as a professional mushroom forager is that they are always there for you."

Here's a video from our American truffle forager, Elisa Megan, who shares her story and why she's so passionate about truffles.

An American Laumont Truffle Farmer in Rural Spain: The challenges of a truffle farmer

Elisa talks about the challenges of the profession, from training truffle dogs to the crucial role of weather, water, and spores in truffle production.