Ebro Foods
Ebro Foods is a publicly traded Spanish multinational food group and the world's largest rice producer, operating 80+ brands in rice and pasta across Europe, North America, and emerging markets, selling through retail, food service, and industrial channels.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersMadrid, Spain
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ebro Foods does
Ebro Foods, S.A. is a publicly traded Spanish multinational food group headquartered in Madrid (Paseo de la Castellana 20), listed on the Mercado Continuo under ticker EVA. Founded in 2000 through the transformation of Ebro Puleva, the company divested its dairy (sold to Lactalis for €630M in 2010) and sugar (sold to Associated British Foods in 2009) businesses to concentrate on two core divisions: Rice and Pasta. It operates more than 80 brands worldwide and is positioned as the global leader in rice, with brand leadership in Spain (Brillante, La Fallera, SOS, La Cigala), the UK and Middle East (Tilda), North America (Mahatma, Success, Minute, Riviana), France (Panzani, Lustucru), and Italy (Garofalo, Bertagni 1882, Ronzoni). After completing full ownership of Bertagni 1882 in January 2026, it is the world's second largest producer of fresh pasta.
The company's revenue model is consumer packaged goods sales (hardware_sales-equivalent) of branded rice and pasta products through retail grocery distribution, food service, and industrial supply channels. Its go-to-market is sales-led via major retail chains and distributors across Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Southeast Asia, supported by brand marketing investment (approximately €26M in Q1 2026). Geographic split is 97% international versus 3% Spain by adjusted EBITDA. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, reflecting typical B2C/retailer-negotiated CPG economics.
In 2025, Ebro generated €3,013.6M in revenue (down 4% YoY due to deliberate retail price lowering and €49.44M FX impact), record adjusted EBITDA of €420.6M (up 1.8%), and net profit of €214.8M (up 3.4%). Rice Division contributed €2,326M turnover and €337.5M adjusted EBITDA; Pasta Division contributed €690.3M turnover and €99.3M adjusted EBITDA. CAPEX was €134.9M, dividends €111.6M, and net debt declined to €529.4M. Q1 2026 saw revenue of €755.5M (down 4.6%) with net profit up 5.4% to €52.9M and net debt reduced by €140M to €459.9M. Headcount is 5001-10000, consistent with this scale of multinational operations.
Ebro Foods firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ebro Foods
- Legal name
- Ebro Foods, S.A.
- Website
- https://ebrofoods.es
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Ebro Foods is a publicly traded Spanish multinational food group and the world's largest rice producer, operating 80+ brands in rice and pasta across Europe, North America, and emerging markets, selling through retail, food service, and industrial channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ebro Foods industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Packaged Rice and Pasta
- NAICS
- Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182), Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (311824), Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Grain Mill Products (2040), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rice Cakes & Grain Snack Manufacturing (AFAKAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Crackers, Biscuits & Grain Snacks Manufacturing (savory biscuits, crispbreads) (AFAKABAH), Specialty Snack Foods Manufacturing (Ethnic/Regional, Gourmet, Functional) (AFAKAIAO)
Keywords
Where Ebro Foods is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Madrid
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ebro Foods business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Rice Products: Production and sale of rice products under brands including Brillante, La Fallera, SOS, Tilda, La Cigala, Minute, Mahatma, Success, and others. Revenue generated from consumer packaged goods sold through retail channels.
- Pasta Products: Production and sale of pasta products including dry pasta, fresh pasta, and gnocchi under brands such as San Giorgio, Pastificio Lucio Garofalo, Bertagni, and Garofalo. Revenue from retail and food service sales.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Ebro Foods product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ebro Foods is a multinational food group that produces and sells rice and pasta products under more than 80 brands across two main divisions. The Rice Division produces commodity, premium, and convenience rice products (microwave cups, basmati, jasmine, long-grain), while the Pasta Division produces dry, fresh, and stuffed pasta including gnocchi under brands such as Garofalo, Bertagni 1882, Lustucru, San Giorgio, Ronzoni, and Catelli. Products are sold primarily through retail grocery channels and food service operators worldwide.
Product overview
Ebro Foods is a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta, and sauces sectors. The company has a portfolio of more than 80 brands across three core business areas: the Rice Division (featuring brands such as Brillante, La Fallera, SOS, Tilda, La Cigala, Minute, Mahatma, and Success) and the Pasta Division (featuring premium brands such as Garofalo, Bertagni 1882, Lustucru, San Giorgio, Ronzoni, Catelli, and regional brands like No Yolks and Wacky Mac). Ebro positions itself as the global leader in rice and the world's second largest producer of fresh pasta. The company operates through two main divisions: the Rice Division and the Pasta Division, with products ranging from commodity rice and dry pasta to premium fresh pasta, microwaveable rice products, and gnocchi.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Brillante: Rice brand
- La Fallera
- SOS
- Tilda
- La Cigala
- Minute
- Mahatma
- Success
- San Giorgio
- Pastificio Lucio Garofalo
- Bertagni 1882
- Lustucru
- Panzani
- Ronzoni
- Healthy Harvest
- Olivieri
Products and services
- Brillante Rice
- Tilda Rice
- SOS Arroz (SOS Rice)
- La Cigala Rice
- Mahatma Rice
- Minute Rice
- Success Rice
- Garofalo Premium Pasta
- Bertagni 1882 Stuffed Pasta
- San Giorgio Pasta
- Ronzoni Pasta
- Lustucru Pasta
- Panzani Pasta and Sauces
- No Yolks and Wacky Mac Pasta
Quantifiable outcome
- Record EBITDA of €420.6 million in 2025
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Ebro Foods
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Ebro Foods technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Ebro Foods partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Southeast Asia Distribution PartnersminorEbro Foods S.A. entered a distribution partnership across Southeast Asia in November 2024. This partnership extends the company's distribution network into the Southeast Asian market, which is part of their international expansion strategy. The partnership was identified as part of key recent developments in the rice flour market.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Ebro Foods competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- De Cecco: Italian premium dry pasta manufacturer with global distribution. Closely comparable to Ebro's Garofalo and premium pasta brands on positioning, channel mix and target consumer.
- Barilla Group: World's largest pasta company, headquartered in Italy with global distribution. Direct competitor to Ebro's Pasta Division across dry, fresh and premium pasta categories, overlapping on retail and foodservice channels worldwide.
- SunRice: Australian-listed rice company operating across rice growing, processing and branded rice products globally. Directly comparable to Ebro's Rice Division in branded rice, geographic reach and category leadership.
- Riceland Foods: US farmer-owned rice cooperative and one of the largest rice marketers in the United States. Directly comparable to Ebro's US rice subsidiaries (Riviana, Mahatma) on rice sourcing, milling and branded distribution in North America.
- Pasta Zara: Italian dry and egg pasta manufacturer with international distribution. Competes with Ebro's Italian pasta brands (Garofalo, Lucio Garofalo) in mid-premium retail pasta and foodservice channels.
Others
- Bunge Limited: Global agribusiness and grain trader with significant exposure to rice origination and oilseed processing. Not a direct branded competitor but a key supplier-adjacent peer in the rice and grain value chain that influences Ebro's raw-material economics.
Broad incumbents
- General Mills: Large global packaged-food incumbent with pasta, rice and meals categories (e.g., Old El Paso, Progresso, Annie's). Competes with Ebro through overlapping grocery distribution and similar consumer staples portfolio, but operates across many other categories.
- TreeHouse Foods: North American private-label food manufacturer with pasta, rice and side-dish product lines. Comparable to Ebro on packaged food manufacturing scale and retail channel relationships, though focused on private label rather than owned brands.
- Mars Food (Ben's Original / Uncle Ben's): Mars Food owns Ben's Original (formerly Uncle Ben's), the most recognized global branded rice franchise. A broader incumbent competitor to Ebro's Mahatma, Minute and Tilda brands across mainstream and quick-rice categories.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ebro Foods social profiles
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Ebro Foods leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Ebro Foods subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
Ebro Foods funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ebro Foods M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Ebro Foods
What does Ebro Foods do?
Ebro Foods is a multinational food group that produces and sells rice and pasta products under more than 80 brands across two main divisions. The Rice Division produces commodity, premium, and convenience rice products (microwave cups, basmati, jasmine, long-grain), while the Pasta Division produces dry, fresh, and stuffed pasta including gnocchi under brands such as Garofalo, Bertagni 1882, Lustucru, San Giorgio, Ronzoni, and Catelli. Products are sold primarily through retail grocery channels and food service operators worldwide.
Is Ebro Foods a public or private company?
Ebro Foods is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Ebro Foods founded?
Ebro Foods was founded in 2000. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Ebro Foods based?
Ebro Foods is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Ebro Foods make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Rice Products are the primary driver. The others are pasta Products.
Who are Ebro Foods's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are De Cecco, Barilla Group, SunRice, Riceland Foods and Pasta Zara. Bunge Limited is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are General Mills, TreeHouse Foods and Mars Food (Ben's Original / Uncle Ben's).
Does Ebro Foods have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ebro Foods.
What industry is Ebro Foods in?
Ebro Foods's product category is Packaged Rice and Pasta. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAIAK, Rice Cakes & Grain Snack Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAKABAH, Crackers, Biscuits & Grain Snacks Manufacturing (savory biscuits, crispbreads). Its NAICS code is 31182 and its SIC code is 2040.