What Desserto does

Desserto is a Mexican AgroTech company (legally Adriano Di Marti S.A. de C.V.) founded in 2019 by Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez, headquartered in Zapopan, Mexico, with a European regional office in Milan, Italy. The company develops and manufactures cactus-based vegan leather biomaterials under the Desserto® brand, using mature Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) cactus leaves harvested every 6-8 months from 14 acres of organic plantations in Zacatecas and processed via a patented Bio-Polymer formula derived from cactus proteins. Its portfolio spans the flagship Desserto® coated leather substitute, the automotive-only Deserttex® line, the higher-biobased Desserto® BIO+ line (65-90% USDA-certified biobased content), Cactus-based Compounds (thermoplastic elastomer alternatives), footwear-specific formulations, GRS-certified recycled backer options, and bespoke custom development services with customer RSL compliance.

Desserto sells primarily through direct B2B enterprise sales to fashion, automotive OEM, and interior design customers, with named relationships including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, H&M, Fossil, Givenchy Beauty, and Karl Lagerfeld. Revenue mechanics combine one-time standard catalogue sales (no MOQ), variable-MOQ custom development engagements, and OEM-embedded supply of Deserttex® to automotive manufacturers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Sustainability positioning is third-party verified through USDA Certified Biobased, USDA BioPreferred Champion, GRS, Vegan, ASTM D6866-21, and ISO 14040/14044 certifications, with a published cradle-to-gate LCA reporting 1.39 kgCO2eq/m2 and 0.02 m3 water use versus 27.30 kgCO2eq and 32.95 m3 for animal leather. The company is privately held, founder-controlled, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or acquisition activity.

Name

Desserto

Legal name

Adriano Di Marti S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://desserto.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Desserto (Adriano Di Marti S.A. de C.V., founded 2019, Mexico) manufactures patented cactus-based vegan leather biomaterials under the Desserto® and Deserttex® brands, selling direct to enterprise customers in automotive (BMW, Mercedes-Benz), fashion (Adidas, H&M, Fossil, Karl Lagerfeld), and interior design via standard catalogue sales and bespoke development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bio-based Sustainable Materials

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Vegan/Alternative Material Goods Manufacturing (PU/Plant-based/Mycelium) (IMAOAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, starch blends) (IMANAAAG), Biodegradable Elastomers & Rubbers (IMAEAOAI)

Keywords

• Cactus vegan leather
• Plant-based biomaterials
• Sustainable leather alternatives
• Biobased synthetic materials
• Automotive interior materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Guadalajara

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Standard Material Sales: Desserto sells standard catalogue materials without minimum order quantity (MOQ). Materials are available worldwide at industrial scale. Revenue is generated through one-time material transactions.
2. Custom/Bespoke Material Development: The company develops custom materials tailored to specific customer technical, aesthetic, and sustainability requirements. Custom development involves MOQs that vary per project. This includes bespoke formulations to comply with customer-specific Restricted Substance Lists (RSL).
3. Automotive Materials (Deserttex®): Specialized automotive-grade materials branded as Deserttex® for OEM interior applications. Currently available only to OEMs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Desserto manufactures and sells cactus-based vegan biomaterials as sustainable alternatives to animal leather and synthetic plastics. The company harvests mature Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) cactus leaves, processes them through a patented Bio-Polymer formula, and produces flexible, customizable materials sold to fashion brands, automotive OEMs, and interior design companies worldwide at industrial scale.

Product overview

Desserto offers a portfolio of cactus-based technically advanced biomaterials centered around its flagship Desserto® product—a patented vegan leather made from organic Nopal cactus for fashion, automotive, and interior applications. The portfolio includes Deserttex® for automotive interiors, Desserto® BIO+ for high biobased content (65%-90%) applications, and Cactus-based Compounds as alternatives to conventional thermoplastic elastomers. The company provides application-specific formulations (footwear), custom development services, and recycled content options certified under Global Recycled Standard. All products are characterized by proprietary bio-polymers derived from cactus proteins, eliminating toxic chemicals, phthalates, and PVC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Desserto® A cactus-based, technically advanced plant-based material developed as a sustainable alternative to animal leather and synthetic plastics. Made from organic Nopal cactus through a patented bio-polymer process, it offers customizable colors, thicknesses, and textures for fashion, automotive, and interior design applications.
• Deserttex® Automotive-specific cactus leather brand developed by Desserto for vehicle interior applications, including seat upholstery, steering wheels, and interior trim. Currently available only to automotive OEMs.
• Desserto® BIO+ Advanced biobased material line with USDA-certified biobased content ranging from 65% to 90%, representing Desserto's highest plant-based formulations and a 90% biobased range in progress.
• Cactus-based Compounds Thermoplastic elastomer alternatives engineered from cactus-based renewable inputs, designed for performance across diverse industrial applications with purpose-built dyes and additives.
• Bespoke Material Development Custom material development service for companies requiring specific technical, aesthetic, and sustainability requirements, including Restricted Substance List (RSL) compliance, custom textures, and custom pantones. Variable MOQs apply per project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ carbon savings vs conventional leather
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• BMWflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMW partnership for interior materials using Deserttex® cactus leather. Featured in BMW Group press materials. Desserto supplies sustainable interior materials for vehicle cabins, supporting BMW's sustainability goals.
• Mercedes-BenzflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercedes-Benz partnership for interior materials including use in Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept vehicle. Desserto provides sustainable alternatives for automotive interiors, supporting Mercedes-Benz's environmental objectives.
• AdidascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdidas collaboration for sustainable fashion products using Desserto cactus leather materials.
• H&McoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH&M science story collaboration featuring Desserto materials in sustainable fashion collections.
• FossilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFossil cactus leather collection using Desserto materials for sustainable accessories and leather goods.
• Givenchy BeautycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGivenchy Beauty partnership for sustainable beauty accessories using cactus leather materials.
• Karl LagerfeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury fashion collaboration with model Amber Valletta featuring sustainable cactus leather.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kerry Group (Bio-Based Ingredients): Kerry Group is a broad ingredient and bio-materials supplier serving fashion and consumer goods — adjacent incumbent whose plant-based material portfolio competes for the same brand-customer procurement budgets as Desserto.

Direct peers

• Bolt Threads: Bolt Threads developed Mylo (now Reishi), a bio-based leather alternative from mycelium, partnering with Adidas, Stella McCartney, and Lululemon — a direct competitor to Desserto in next-gen fashion and footwear leather materials.
• MycoWorks: MycoWorks produces Reishi™, a mycelium-based fine leather alternative targeting luxury fashion and automotive interiors — directly comparable to Desserto's plant-based leather across the same customer segments.
• Vegea: Vegea produces grape-based leather from wine industry waste for fashion, automotive, and interior design — a direct competitor based in Italy targeting the same European fashion and automotive OEM customers as Desserto.
• Ananas Anam (Piñatex): Ananas Anam produces Piñatex, a pineapple leaf fiber leather alternative used across fashion, footwear, and accessories — competing directly with Desserto in plant-based leather for fashion and interior applications.
• Ecopel: Ecopel produces faux fur and vegan leather alternatives for fashion brands — competing with Desserto in plant-based material sourcing for global apparel and accessories customers.
• Natural Fiber Welding: Natural Fiber Welding produces Mirum, a plant-based, plastic-free leather alternative targeting fashion, footwear, and automotive — a direct competitor to Desserto in vegan leather materials with similar sustainability positioning.
• Modern Meadow: Modern Meadow develops bioengineered and plant-based leather materials (Bio-Vera, NuHenry) for fashion, footwear, and automotive — directly comparable to Desserto's bio-polymer leather alternative approach.
• Beyond Leather Materials: Beyond Leather Materials produces LEAP, an apple waste-derived leather alternative for fashion and accessories — a direct peer in plant-based vegan leather competing for similar brand customers.

Emerging players

• Mabel Industries: Mabel Industries develops mushroom-based (mycelium) leather alternatives — an emerging plant-based leather competitor with overlap to Desserto's sustainability positioning in fashion applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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