Borges International Group

What Borges International Group does

Borges International Group is a Spanish family-owned Mediterranean food conglomerate founded in 1897 and headquartered in Reus, Spain. The company manages agricultural farms (including a 50-hectare pistachio plantation at Tàrrega), processes and packages Mediterranean staples, and markets them globally. Its product portfolio spans olive oils (extra virgin, virgin, refined, blends), seed oils (sunflower and other vegetable oils), nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts), dried fruits (apricots, figs, dates), Modena balsamic vinegar and creams (via 70%-owned Italian subsidiary Ortalli Spa, acquired 2016), pasta, and snacks. Key product lines include the flagship Borges consumer brand, Healthy & Solid Oil (HSO) vegetable-based fat alternative, Capricho Andaluz monodose oils and vinegars, and EAGLE Cremosos nut pastes/creams for food service.

The company operates through three go-to-market channels: retail consumer sales through supermarkets and grocery chains (SMB/individual consumers), food service/HORECA via the Borges Professional division and Capricho Andaluz monodose products (enterprise hospitality customers), and B2B/industrial sales of ingredients and semi-processed products. Distribution is managed through 13 commercial offices across five continents with 6,000+ professionals (internal and external), reaching 100+ countries — the deepest international presence among Spanish Mediterranean food brands. GTM is sales-led with enterprise Key Account Managers handling major retailers, distributors, and vending companies, supported by category management, assortment optimization, and promotional planning. The portfolio is organized through dedicated operating subsidiaries: BAIN (nuts), BAIEO (edible oils), Borges Branded Foods, and Capricho Andaluz, with a newly formed strategic alliance with Virginias (March 2025) extending into confectionery (turrones, galletas).

Technical and sustainability capabilities include ECOSENSE-certified monodose packaging (first in the olive oil sector, 2018), bi-injection Tap DUO cap technology, 25% rPET recycled bottles, HSO formulations as healthier alternatives to palm and saturated fats, and compostable AOVE tarrines (2023). All main production centers hold Residuo Zero certification (Applus+ and Bureau Veritas), the company reports 94% renewable energy usage in production centers, and a 35% reduction in carbon footprint for extra virgin olive oil products. The Pont family retains ownership across generations, with the fourth generation (David Prats Palomo) assuming the Presidency in September 2020. Revenue stood at €558M in 2022 against €25.5M net profit.

Name

Borges International Group

Legal name

Borges International Group, S.L.

Website

https://borgesinternationalgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Family-owned Spanish Mediterranean food conglomerate with 125+ years of history that processes, packages, and markets olive oils, seed oils, nuts, dried fruits, Modena balsamic vinegar, pasta, and snacks across retail, food service, and B2B channels in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reus

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Olive Oil: Core revenue from processing, packaging and commercializing olive oil and edible oils. Includes extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, and specialty oils.
2. Product Sales - Seeds: Processing and commercialization of seed oils including sunflower and other specialty seed oils.
3. Product Sales - Nuts and Dried Fruits: Almonds, pistachios, and dried fruits commercialized under Borges brand. Includes branded consumer products and B2B ingredients.
4. Product Sales - Modena Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar of Modena production and packaging, including Capricho Andaluz brand for food service monodoses.
5. Product Sales - Pasta and Snacks: Pasta and snack products under various brand names.
6. Professional/B2B Channel: Borges Professional division serving food service, hospitality, and B2B customers with professional-grade products including cremosos (nut pastes), creams, and pralinés.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Borges International Group processes and markets Mediterranean food products — olive oils, seed oils, nuts, dried fruits, Modena balsamic vinegar, pasta, and snacks — under owned brands. It sells branded SKUs to retail consumers through supermarkets and digital channels and, in parallel, supplies food service, HORECA, and industrial B2B buyers through its Borges Professional division and dedicated international commercial offices.

Product overview

Borges International Group is a global Mediterranean agri-food conglomerate with 125+ years of history offering a diversified portfolio of healthy food products. The core offering comprises olive oils (extra virgin, virgin, refined, blends), seed oils (sunflower), nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts), dried fruits, Modena vinegar and balsamic creams, pasta, and snacks. Key product lines include the main Borges consumer brand, the HSO (Healthy & Solid Oil) vegetable oil line as healthier fat alternative, Capricho Andaluz monodoses for food service, EAGLE cremosos (nut pastes/creams), Borges Professional for hospitality channels, and Mas de Colom institutional brand. The company operates through various divisions including Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts (BAIN), Borges Agricultural & Industrial Edible Oils (BAIEO), and Borges Branded Foods. With 13 commercial offices worldwide and presence in 100+ countries, Borges is the most internationally present brand in the Mediterranean food sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Olive Oils Extra-virgin and refined olive oils marketed under the Borges brand, sold through retail supermarkets, e-commerce, the Borges Professional HORECA channel, and to industrial food manufacturers; targeted at consumers, chefs, and food producers seeking branded Mediterranean cooking oils.
• Seed Oils Sunflower and other seed-based edible oils sold through the same retail, HORECA, and industrial channels as the olive-oil line, for general cooking and frying applications.
• Nuts Branded nuts, including pistachios from Capricho Andaluz and the BAIN nut range, sold to retail consumers and supplied in bulk to food manufacturers and HORECA buyers across more than 100 countries.
• Dried Fruits Dried-fruit products marketed under Borges brands for retail consumption and used as ingredients by HORECA and industrial customers.
• Modena Balsamic Vinegar Modena balsamic vinegar of Italian origin, produced through BAIEO and the 70%-held Ortalli Spa, sold to retail consumers and supplied to food service and industrial customers.
• Pasta Borges-branded pasta products distributed through retail, food service, and industrial channels as part of the group's Mediterranean food portfolio.
• Snacks (Virginias / EAGLE Cremosos / HSO) Branded snacks — including Virginias nut snacks, EAGLE Cremosos mashed-potato snacks, and HSO (high-stability oil-based) formats — sold primarily through retail channels to consumers seeking ready-to-eat Mediterranean and snacking options.
• Borges Professional (HORECA / Food Service Solutions) Professional-grade Mediterranean oils, vinegars, nuts, and related ingredients sold under the Borges Professional brand to restaurants, hotels, caterers, and foodservice distributors in professional pack sizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% renewable energy usage in production centers globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Krispy KrememinorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Borges Professional collaborates with American brand Krispy Kreme on Master Pistacho flavor - new glaze and Pistachio Frappé created with Borges cremoso paste and diced pistachios. Products available until August 24, 2026.
• VirginiascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Borges Branded Foods S.L.U. and Virginias formalized strategic alliance to drive growth in turrones (nougat) and galletas (cookies) product lines. Alliance designed to expand both brands' presence in the confectionery market.
• Cooperativa de IvarsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2019Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts (BAIN) signed vertical cooperation agreement to advise Cooperativa de Ivars on pistachio plantation management in irrigated areas where cooperative members have farms.
• IRTA (Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2019Collaboration agreement signed for research and technological development in agriculture and food production. Objective to identify, develop and implement research projects benefiting agricultural and food sectors.
• Asociación AlbacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorges International Group is member of Business Network of Asociación Alba since 2019, supporting social inclusion of people with disabilities and vulnerable groups. Company renews commitment annually.
• Banc de Sang i Teixits de CatalunyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual 'Día Rojo' (Red Day) blood donation campaign partnership since 2009. Blood drives held at Borges facilities in Reus and Tàrrega, with employees and external participants donating blood.
• Banc dels Aliments (Food Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner13+ years of annual oil donations through Gran Recapte food drive. Company contributes 15,000 liters annually to food banks across Catalonia territory.
• Escola Superior d'Hostaleria de BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration and sponsorship agreement for mutual cooperation between Borges and ESHOB culinary school. Includes patronage and collaboration activities.
• Fundació Catalunya CulturaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Mas de Colom - Casa Borges to promote cultural initiatives and create positive impacts in Lleida region. Jointly organize events and cultural programs.
• Cetaqua (Centre Tecnològic de l'Aigua)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean LIFE CYCLOPS project co-funded by European Commission LIFE Programme. Validates new process to recover polyphenols from olive industry waste, promoting circular economy.
• Fundació Global NatureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorges joined Agricultural Biodiversity Observatory project aimed at providing tools to improve biodiversity in agricultural environment.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acesur: Spanish olive oil group (La Española, Coosur, Maeva brands) competing head-to-head with Borges in Iberian retail and HORECA channels. Same product focus, similar size, comparable Mediterranean sourcing footprint.
• Grupo Hojiblanca (Dcoop): Spanish olive oil and table olive cooperative of large scale, also active in nuts and other Mediterranean foods. Comparable to Borges on portfolio breadth, Iberian production base, and food-service presence.
• Sovena: Portuguese/Spanish vertically integrated olive oil and seed oil producer with consumer brands (Andros, Olivari, Terra Nostra) sold across Iberia, Europe and the Americas. Closely comparable to Borges in scale, Mediterranean origin, and dual retail/B2B strategy.
• Deoleo: World's largest olive oil company and the most direct branded competitor to Borges in extra virgin and refined olive oils across European and global retail. Both operate multi-brand portfolios (Carbonell, Carapelli, Bertolli for Deoleo; Borges, Capricho Andaluz for Borges) with overlapping retail and HORECA channels.
• Colavita: Italian family-owned olive oil brand with strong US and international presence. Comparable to Borges as a Mediterranean-origin, family-controlled, internationally distributed olive oil specialist.
• Ybarra: Spanish family-owned food company producing olive oil, mayonnaise, and Mediterranean pantry staples. Directly comparable in family ownership structure, Iberian origin, and grocery-channel focus.
• Filippo Berio: Italian olive oil brand with extensive international distribution and strong presence in UK/US retail. Comparable to Borges as a Mediterranean-origin, internationally focused branded olive oil company.

Regional players

• Pompeian: US-based olive oil brand sourcing from Mediterranean origins, focused primarily on the American market. Comparable to Borges as a Mediterranean-sourced branded olive oil, though geographically concentrated in North America rather than Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Bertolli (Deoleo-owned): Heritage Italian olive oil brand now part of Deoleo, sold globally. Comparable to Borges as a premium-positioned, broadly distributed olive oil brand but operating within a larger multinational portfolio structure.
• Cargill (Food Ingredients & Bioindustrial): Large diversified agricultural commodity processor with significant presence in vegetable oils and food ingredients. Relevant to Borges as a B2B/industrial competitor in seed oils and healthy fat alternatives (HSO equivalent space).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/borges_es

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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