Frías Nutrición

What Frías Nutrición does

Frías Nutrición S.A.U. is a Spanish food manufacturer based in Burgos that produces 100% plant-based beverages and tofu. Originally operating as a dairy company, it pivoted to plant-based production around 1999–2004 and now manufactures across six plant bases — soya, oat, almond, rice, hazelnut and coconut — in both conventional and organic (BIO) variants, alongside firm tofu, soft tofu, and soya and tofu desserts. Manufacturing is built around UHT (ultra-high temperature) continuous thermal sterilization, SAP for management, and Lean Manufacturing process discipline, with a 20-person dedicated quality department. The company holds IFS, BRCGS, SGS, EU Organic, ISO 14001 and Carbon Footprint certifications, and traces non-GMO soybeans back to origin crop primarily through French producers.

Frías sells under both its own brand and private label to major and small/medium distribution chains across Spain and Europe, and distributes its BIO organic range through an Amazon brand store as a dedicated e-commerce channel. Its customer base spans lactose-intolerant and dairy-free consumers, vegans and plant-based dieters, health-and-wellness-focused shoppers, and sustainability-minded consumers. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Refresco, an international beverage manufacturer, and operates as a Sociedad Anónima Unipersonal; it is also a founding member of the Spanish plant-based producers' association Vegetales (2022), alongside peers such as Alpro, Iparlat, Liquats, Vegetals and Vivesoy.

The business model combines branded SKU sales (own label across retail) with contract manufacturing for distributor private-label brands and marketplace sales through Amazon. Revenue is driven by unit volume across retail listings and private-label agreements rather than direct subscriptions or platform fees; pricing for consumer SKUs is not publicly disclosed, though the BIO/organic range is positioned at a price premium over conventional plant-based and animal-origin products.

Name

Frías Nutrición

Legal name

FRÍAS NUTRICIÓN, S.A.U.

Website

https://frias.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Frías Nutrición is a Burgos, Spain-based manufacturer of 100% plant-based beverages (soya, oat, almond, rice, hazelnut, coconut) and tofu, sold under its own brand and private label to major and mid-sized retailers across Spain and Europe, with BIO organic SKUs distributed via Amazon, and operating as a subsidiary of Refresco.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-based beverages and foods

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant-Based Beverage Production (Oat/Soy/Almond, etc.) (AFAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plant-Based Prepared Meals & Convenience Foods Manufacturing (AFAKAGAL)

Keywords

• Plant-based beverages
• Dairy alternatives
• Organic food manufacturer
• Soya and tofu products
• Private label beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgos

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Own-brand plant-based food and beverage sales: Frías sells its own branded plant-based beverages (soya, oat, almond, rice, hazelnut, coconut) and tofu products through retail distribution chains across Spain and Europe.
2. Private label / distributor brand manufacturing: Frías develops products under private label for distributors, alongside its own brand, supplying both major and small/medium retail chains in Spain and Europe.
3. E-commerce sales via Amazon: Bio/organic product range sold directly through Amazon marketplace, providing online availability of organic plant-based drinks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Frías Nutrición manufactures and sells 100% plant-based food and beverage products, including drinks made from soya, oats, rice, almonds, hazelnuts, and coconut, as well as firm tofu, soft tofu, and tofu desserts. The company produces both conventional and organic (BIO) product lines and supplies major retail chains across Spain and Europe under its own brand and private label arrangements.

Product overview

Frías Nutrición is a Spanish food manufacturer specializing in 100% plant-based food products. The company offers a diverse portfolio centered around plant-based beverages (drinks and desserts) made from Soya, Oats, Rice, Almond, Hazelnut, and Coconut, along with tofu products (firm tofu, soft tofu, and tofu desserts). The product range includes both conventional and organic (BIO) lines, with beverages available in regular and calcium-enriched variants. Core products are organized by base ingredient: oat drinks, almond drinks, rice drink, hazelnut drink, and an extensive soya drinks line (original, light, chocolate, calcium-enriched, and organic versions). The company operates as a manufacturer supplying major distribution chains across Spain and Europe under both its own brand and private label formats, with organic BIO products available through Amazon e-commerce channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oat Drink Lactose-free oat-based beverage made with 14% oats, enriched with calcium and vitamin D, low-fat, positioned as a dairy milk alternative for health-conscious consumers.
• Bio Oat Drink Organic oat-based beverage made with 14% organically farmed oats, lactose-free, rich in proteins, low-fat, sold via Amazon and retail channels.
• Almond Drink Almond-based beverage made with 2% almonds, lactose-free, enriched with antioxidants, potassium, calcium, and vitamins A, D, and B12.
• Sugar-Free Almond Drink Sugar-free almond beverage made with 3% toasted and peeled almonds from organic farming, no added sweeteners.
• Rice Drink Rice-based beverage made with 12% rice, highly digestible with subtle sweet taste, lactose-free, gluten-free, enriched with calcium and vitamin D.
• Hazelnut Drink

Quantifiable outcome

• Soya drink with calcium provides 120mg calcium per 100ml (300mg per 250ml glass) — comparable to dairy milk
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and secondary.

• Vegetales (Asociación Española de Productores de Alimentos y Bebidas Vegetales)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Frías is a founding member of Vegetales, the Spanish Association of Plant-Based Food and Beverage Producers, launched in March 2022 alongside Alpro, Iparlat, Liquats, Vegetals, and Vivesoy. The association aims to accompany the growth of the plant-based category, defend sustainability, support healthier eating, and promote R&D for new products. The sector is projected to grow 10% in Spain by 2025.
• European Plant Based Food Association (ENSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Plant Based Food Association (ENSA) is an international body working for the plant-based sector. Frías, through its association membership in Vegetales, participates in the broader European ecosystem represented by ENSA.
• Asociación Española de Bebidas y Alimentos Vegetales (Somos Vegetales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrías is a member of the Spanish Association of Plant-Based Beverages and Foods ('Somos Vegetales'), participating in industry events, the annual 'Encuentro Vegetales' conference, and joint efforts to advocate for plant-based regulation and consumer awareness in Spain.
• AmazonsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon serves as the exclusive online marketplace for Frías' BIO organic product range (almond, soya, and oat drinks), providing e-commerce distribution with a dedicated brand store page.
• European Plant Based Food Association (ENSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerENSA represents the European plant-based food industry at the EU level. Laura Girol, ENSA's director, participated in the 2023 Encuentro Vegetales event organized by the Spanish association.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Califia Farms: Califia Farms is a US-based plant-based beverage brand (almond, oat, dairy-free creamers). It is comparable to Frías on product mix and premium positioning, though primarily North American in distribution versus Frías' Europe focus.
• Liquats Vegetals: Liquats Vegetals (sold under Veritas and other retail brands) is a Spanish producer of plant-based beverages. It shares Frías' product format, Spanish distribution footprint, and Vegetales co-founder status, making it a closely comparable regional direct peer.
• Iparlat: Iparlat is a Spanish dairy and plant-based producer with a vegetal beverage line. It co-founded Vegetales alongside Frías, targets overlapping Spanish retail customers, and is a comparable mid-cap Spanish plant-based peer.
• Alpro: Alpro is the European category leader in plant-based beverages and foods (soya, almond, oat, coconut, etc.), now owned by Danone. It is the most direct comparator to Frías across product, channel (major European retailers), and customer (lactose-intolerant, vegan, health-conscious consumers). Frías co-founded Vegetales alongside Alpro.
• Provamel: Provamel is Alpro/Danone's premium plant-based beverage brand, sold across European retailers. It overlaps directly with Frías' BIO/organic range, calcium-enriched soya/oat/almond lineup, and target health-conscious and vegan consumers.
• Vivesoy: Vivesoy is one of Spain's leading plant-based beverage brands, focused on soya and other plant drinks. It is a direct Spanish-market peer to Frías, sharing retail channels, target consumers, and co-founding membership in the Vegetales association.
• Oatly: Oatly is the global leader in oat-based beverages, with deep European retail penetration. It is a direct comparator on product (oat drinks), target consumer (vegan, lactose-intolerant), and distribution (major European retailers), although at materially greater scale and brand investment than Frías.

Broad incumbents

• Silk (Danone North America): Silk is Danone's plant-based beverage brand in North America, covering soya, almond, oat, and coconut drinks. It is comparable to Frías on product format and target consumer, though focused on a different geography.
• Innocent Drinks: Innocent, owned by Coca-Cola, sells smoothies and dairy-free plant-based drinks across European retailers. It overlaps with Frías on healthy, cold-chain beverage distribution and target consumer, though as part of a broader smoothie and juice portfolio.
• Pascual (Vega+ / vegetal line): Pascual is a major Spanish dairy and beverage incumbent that has expanded into plant-based drinks. It competes with Frías across Spanish retail and on vegan/lactose-free SKUs, but as part of a much broader dairy-led portfolio rather than a plant-based specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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