Monbake

What Monbake does

Monbake is a Spanish multi-brand frozen bakery manufacturing group formed in 2018 through the merger of Berlys and Bellsolà under Ardian ownership, with both predecessor businesses tracing back to the 19th century. The company operates 11 manufacturing plants, 29 commercial delegations, and more than 100 distributors across Spain, exporting frozen bakery products to over 30 countries, and runs a 277-store retail and franchise network under the Bertiz, Taberna, Tahona, El Molino, and Iruña brands, primarily concentrated in northern Spain. The product portfolio spans bread, pastries, cakes, frozen pizza, and savory snacks under corporate brands (Berlys, Bellsolà, Orio), premium sub-brands (Körfest), certified specialty lines (Betina for gluten-free under ELS, Clean Label), and the recently acquired La Niña del Sur frozen pizza line.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C model: B2B revenue comes from selling frozen and pre-cooked bakery products to professional bakeries, pastry shops, restaurants, hotels, fast-food chains, and catering operators through the delegation and distributor network, while B2C revenue is generated through owned retail stores, the Bertiz franchise system (over 230 locations), and the shop.monbake.com e-commerce platform. Core technology centers on automated frozen bakery production lines, with demonstrated capacity of 6,000 baguettes per hour at the Aiguaviva plant, 8,000-pallet automatic silo storage, and 13,000-pallet logistics capacity. Operations are managed on SAP ERP, and the company holds BRC, RSPO, AENOR, and AOECS ELS certifications, alongside an active R&D program covering plant protein derivatives (HIDROPEP), biotechnological premium bread (OPTI-BREAD), and wheat-based gluten-free bread (WITH WHEAT), co-funded by the Government of Navarra and FEDER. Since 2024, the company has been owned by CVC Capital Partners, which acquired it from Ardian with the stated objective of consolidating Monbake's position as one of the main frozen dough producers and distributors in Spain and Europe.

Name

Monbake

Legal name

MONBAKE GRUPO EMPRESARIAL S.A.U.

Website

https://monbake.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Monbake is a Spanish multi-brand frozen bakery group manufacturing and distributing bread, pastries, frozen pizza, and specialty bakery products to professional B2B customers in 30+ countries and to consumers through 277 retail and franchise stores in Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Frozen Bakery Products

NAICS

Commercial Bakeries (311812), Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing (31181)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale / Commercial Bakeries (B2B Supply) (THAFAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigerated & Frozen Doughs and Batters Manufacturing (AFAKACAM), Bread & Pastry Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Frozen bakery products
• Industrial bread manufacturing
• Bakery coffee retail
• Gluten-free baked goods
• Frozen dough distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Mutilva Baja

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Frozen Bakery Products Sales: Manufacturing and selling frozen bakery products (bread, pastries, cakes, frozen pizza, savory products) to professional customers including bakeries, pastry shops, restaurants, hotels, fast-food chains, and catering through a commercial network of 29 delegations and over 100 distributors
2. Retail Store Operations: Operating 277 owned and franchised retail stores under brands Bertiz, Taberna, Tahona, El Molino, Iruña offering fresh bakery products, pastries, and coffee directly to consumers, primarily in northern Spain
3. E-commerce Sales: Online store (shop.monbake.com) selling bakery products directly to business customers with minimum order of 2 items, including B2C retail and professional/catering sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Monbake is a multi-brand frozen bakery manufacturer that produces and distributes bread, pastries, cakes, savory products, and frozen pizza through corporate brands (Berlys, Bellsolà, Körfest, Betina, Orio). The company supplies professional B2B customers via 29 commercial delegations and 100+ distributors, while operating 277 own and franchise retail stores under the Bertiz Bakery Coffee brand for direct B2C sales, complemented by an e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Monbake is a multi-brand bakery, pastry, and frozen dough manufacturing group formed in 2018 through the merger of Berlys and Bellsolà. The company operates a platform-plus-brands architecture with corporate brands (Berlys, Bellsolà, Bertiz, Orio) targeting professional customers through an extensive catalog, and retail store chains under brands like Bertiz, Taberna, Tahona, El Molino, and Iruña with over 230 Bakery Coffee stores. Specialized sub-brands include Körfest for premium frozen pastry, Betina for certified gluten-free products, and La Niña del Sur (acquired 2024) for frozen pizza. The portfolio spans bakery, pastry, salted snacks, and fifth range products across 11 factories, 29 delegations, and 100+ distributors serving over 30 countries with a workforce of over 2,000 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Berlys: Professional bakery, pastry, and savory snacks products of excellent quality directed at professionals, elaborated with the best raw materials, following traditional processes and advanced technology
• Bellsolà
• Bertiz
• Orio
• Betina
• Körfest
• Rustique
• Xpress
• Artesa
• Ylisto

Products and services

• Berlys Professional bakery, pastry, and salted snack products of excellent quality made with premium raw materials, following traditional processes and advanced technology. The widest catalogue in the sector, targeted at professional B2B customers.
• Bellsolà Excellent quality bakery, pastry, and fifth range products designed to meet all customer needs, produced with the most advanced technology. Targeted at professional B2B customers.
• Bertiz Bakery Coffee Bakery Coffee retail chain with 277+ own and franchise stores (230+ franchise locations) across Spain, offering high-quality bakery products, pastries, and coffee. Operates a franchise business model focused on store profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Körfest
• Betina Gluten-Free Products Gluten-free products brand certified under the European License System (ELS), directed at celiac and gluten-sensitive consumers. Products contain less than 20 ppm of gluten.
• Orio Bakery and pastry products made with the best raw materials and artisan know-how, designed to satisfy all customer needs.
• Argentino Relleno de Crema Pastelera Flaky pastry with creamy custard center, featuring a flaky texture, creamy center, and distinctive flavor. Sold through the Monbake online store.
• Pan Pizza York y Queso / 4 Quesos Pizza bread in York ham and cheese, and four cheese varieties, in practical grab-and-go format. Sold through the Monbake online store.
• Monbake Online Store (shop.monbake.com) E-commerce platform for purchasing bakery, pastry, and frozen products. Minimum order of 2 items required. Offers B2B services for professionals and B2C retail, with delivery within Spain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000 baguettes per hour production capacity at Aiguaviva plant
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• La Niña del Sur S.L.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Monbake acquired La Niña del Sur in May 2024, a Murcia-based frozen pizza manufacturer. The acquisition enhances Monbake's market position and capacity for future growth as part of expansion strategy supported by CVC investment.
• AN S.COOP, ALIMENTOS SANYGRAN, NUCAPS NANOTECHNOLOGY, EL CASERÍO, UNAV, CNTA, NAGRIFOODcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Consortium partners in HIDROPEP project (July 2023 - December 2025) for development, functional evaluation and industrial applicability of new plant protein derivatives. Co-funded by Government of Navarra and European Regional Development Fund (40%).
• UPNA (Universidad Pública de Navarra)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic partner in OPTI-BREAD project for development of premium breads using biotechnological solutions in highly efficient process. Budget of 119,182.97 euros, co-funded by Government of Navarra and FEDER.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Europastry: Spanish-headquartered frozen bakery manufacturer with similar B2B foodservice model and product breadth across bread, pastries, and doughs. Most direct head-to-head competitor in the Iberian frozen bakery market and the most natural comparable for Monbake's wholesale business.
• Puratos: Belgian global bakery ingredients and finished products supplier (and historical partner in Berlys via Puratos+Panasa). Comparable in B2B bakery solutions, frozen dough offerings, and R&D depth across bakery innovation.
• La Lorraine Bakery Group: Belgian frozen bakery, pastry, and bread group serving retail and foodservice across Europe. Closely comparable in product mix (frozen bread, pastries, Viennoiserie), multi-country distribution, and industrial plant footprint.
• Vandemoortele: Belgian frozen bakery, pastry, and savory products manufacturer with pan-European B2B foodservice and retail private-label business. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer mix in frozen bakery and pizza-adjacent categories.
• Aryzta: Swiss-listed global frozen bakery group supplying retail, foodservice, and QSR channels. Comparable in scale, geographic breadth, and B2B frozen bakery/pastry model; both serve multinational foodservice customers with par-baked and frozen formats.
• Délifrance: French frozen bakery and Viennoiserie specialist serving hotels, restaurants, cafés, and retail across Europe. Closely aligned B2B foodservice go-to-market and product positioning in premium frozen pastries.

Broad incumbents

• Grupo Bimbo: Mexican-headquartered global baked goods giant with extensive European operations. Overlaps in packaged and frozen bakery but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth across many bakery sub-categories; relevant as scale benchmark.

Regional players

• Lantmännen Cerealia: Nordic grain and food company with bakery, breakfast cereals, and frozen dough operations. Comparable in flour sourcing, frozen dough manufacturing, and European B2B distribution, though primarily Nordic-focused rather than Iberian.

Emerging players

• Harry-Brot: Germany's largest industrial bakery, specializing in bread and frozen/part-baked products for retail and foodservice. Comparable in industrial scale and frozen bakery technology, though stronger in DACH region than Iberia.
• Forno d'Asolo: Italian frozen bakery and pastry manufacturer supplying retail and foodservice across Europe. Comparable in frozen pastry specialization and B2B commercial model, with partial overlap in product mix (Körfest, frozen pastries).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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