Dibaq Group

What Dibaq Group does

Dibaq Diproteg, S.A. (commercial name: Dibaq Group) is a family-owned animal nutrition company founded in the 1950s in Fuentepelayo, Segovia, Spain, now in its second and third generation of ownership under the Grupo Tejedor Lázaro umbrella. The company manufactures and sells pet food (dogs and cats) and aquaculture feed (marine and freshwater species) through two core divisions—Dibaq Petcare and Dibaq Aquaculture/Derwent Nutrition—across two near-fully automated production facilities in Spain (Fuentepelayo) and Czech Republic (Žamberk), with a distribution footprint spanning 80+ countries and 5 continents.

The company's technical platform rests on proprietary in-house machinery developed by Derwent Engineering (DITECH), specialized processes including micro-milling and micronisation down to 10 micrometers, vacuum coating at up to 6,000 kg/hr with multi-additive dosing, fresh meat micro-mincing for dry food, and an Industry 4.0 / Constant 4.0 digital transformation enabling real-time production data access. Differentiated product brands include Dibaq Natural Moments, Dibaq Sense, Fitmin Purity Castrate, and AquaSafe. The company holds the BAP certification (first in Spain, only in continental Europe), MarinTrust, AENOR Toward Zero Waste, IFS, and EFR certifications, and operates an in-house R&D function staffed with veterinarians, biologists, chemists and engineers supported by academic partnerships across Spanish and international institutions.

Dibaq generates revenue through direct sales (enterprise field sales via Derwent Nutrition and Dibaq commercial teams) and distribution agreements with local partners in each market, targeting two primary verticals: (i) consumer/retail pet food sold via distributors to pet owners and veterinary/professional channels, and (ii) commercial aquaculture feed sold to fish farms and aquaculture operators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Following a 2012 concurso (bankruptcy) proceedings, the company was restructured by Carlos Tejedor Lázaro (now Executive President), after which it expanded internationally across Asia and Africa.

Name

Dibaq Group

Legal name

Dibaq Diproteg, S.A.

Website

https://dibaq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dibaq Group is a family-owned Spanish animal nutrition company manufacturing pet food and aquaculture feed at two automated facilities in Spain and the Czech Republic, distributing branded products (Dibaq Petcare, Natural Moments, Sense, AquaSafe) to pet owners and fish farms across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal nutrition and feed manufacturing

NAICS

Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing (311111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural/Organic & Limited-Ingredient Diets (CRADAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wet/Canned & Pouch Food (Dog & Cat) (CRADAFAB), Life-Stage & Breed/Size-Specific Formulas (CRADAFAG), Co-Products & Pet Food Ingredients from Meat (Offal, Trimmings) (AFAKALAI)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition manufacturing
• Pet food production
• Aquaculture fish feed
• Premium pet nutrition
• Sustainable feed manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Segovia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pet Food Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and sale of pet food and snacks for dogs and cats including dry food, wet food (cans and sausages), with premium lines such as Fitmin Purity, Dibaq Natural Moments, and Dibaq Sense. Products distributed through international markets.
2. Aquaculture Fish Feed Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and sale of aquaculture feed for different fish species including marine and freshwater aquaculture. Products include extruded pellets with various sizes for different growth stages, with specialized feeds like AquaSafe quality seal products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dibaq Group manufactures pet food and snacks for dogs and cats (dry food, wet food in cans and sausages, and functional lines such as Fitmin Purity, Dibaq Natural Moments, and Dibaq Sense) and specialized aquaculture feed for marine and freshwater fish species. It operates automated production facilities in Spain and the Czech Republic, exporting branded products to more than 80 countries via direct sales, local distributors, and a long-standing partnership with Derwent Group, alongside a 360° service portfolio covering R&D, nutrition advisory, and sustainability.

Product overview

Dibaq Group is an animal nutrition company offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on two core divisions: pet food (Dibaq Petcare) and aquaculture feed (Dibaq Aquaculture). The pet care division includes branded product lines for dogs and cats such as Dibaq Petcare, Dibaq Natural Moments, Dibaq Sense, and Fitmin Purity Castrate. The aquaculture division provides specialized fish feeds for marine and freshwater species under the Dibaq Aquaculture brand, with quality certifications like AquaSafe. Both divisions operate from automated manufacturing facilities in Spain and the Czech Republic, serving customers across 85+ countries through a 360-degree service model combining nutrition products with associated services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dibaq Natural Moments: Real, whole and balanced foods made of top-quality natural ingredients for pets.
• Dibaq Sense
• Fitmin Purity Castrate
• AquaSafe

Products and services

• Dibaq Petcare (pet food and snacks for dogs and cats) Complete range of pet food and snacks for dogs and cats, including dry food, wet food (cans and sausages), and functional nutrition products distributed internationally under the Dibaq Petcare brand.
• Dibaq Natural Moments Premium pet food range made with real, whole and balanced top-quality natural ingredients, carefully selected for nutritional excellence and flavor, for dogs and cats.
• Dibaq Sense Specialized dog food range positioned as a market leader in India, featured in Indian Kennel Gazette and offering tailored nutrition for dogs.
• Fitmin Purity Castrate Specialized cat food for spayed/neutered cats and overweight cats, featuring grain-free formulas with fresh chicken, L-carnitine for fat burning, and herbal complexes, under the Fitmin Purity premium brand.
• AquaSafe quality seal Quality certification seal for aquaculture feed covering customers who prioritize animal welfare and sustainable aquaculture practices, applied across Dibaq's range of marine and freshwater fish feed.
• Dibaq Aquaculture Feed Specialized extruded fish feed for marine and freshwater aquaculture species, including feeds for gilt-head bream, turbot, and trout, offered in multiple pellet sizes for different growth stages.

Quantifiable outcome

• First BAP certified aquaculture feed company in continental Europe
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Derwent GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1950Long-term strategic partnership for internationalization spanning over 30 years. Derwent Group works with Dibaq on shared sustainability initiatives, environmental protection programs, and market expansion. Includes Derwent Engineering for proprietary technology development and Derwent Nutrition for aquaculture product commercialization.
• VISAVET Laboratories (Veterinary Health Surveillance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for veterinary health surveillance and animal health monitoring in aquaculture and pet nutrition.
• University of Santiago de CompostelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for animal nutrition, aquaculture science, and food technology development.
• CSIC (Instituto de la Grasa de Sevilla)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Spanish National Research Council institute specializing in fat and oil chemistry for food applications.
• Grupo Nutrigenomica (Complutense University of Madrid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutrigenomics research partnership studying the relationship between nutrition and genetics for animal health optimization.
• CARTIF (Technology Centre)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology center collaboration for innovation, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 implementation in manufacturing processes.
• Galician Aquaculture Technology Centre (CETGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized aquaculture technology center partnership for fish nutrition research and aquaculture industry development.
• Kentucky Equine Research (KER) - United StatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration with US-based equine and animal nutrition research organization.
• DPIPWE (Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment) - AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Australian government department for aquaculture and environmental research.
• VET+i (Spanish Platform for Animal Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish platform for animal health innovation and research coordination in the veterinary pharmaceutical and nutrition sector.
• Polytechnic University of ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for aquaculture research, food technology, and engineering collaborations.
• Canary Institute of Marine Sciences (ICCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine science research partnership for aquaculture nutrition and marine ecosystem sustainability.
• Zamarrala Aquaculture Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquaculture research collaboration under IFDEP project for functional ingredients in fish feed development.
• Grupo ACUMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquaculture industry association partnership for sector development and best practices.
• Mozambique Sur FoundationminorOthersLong-term charitable partnership supporting children in Mozambique, including drought and COVID-19 pandemic relief. Project reached finals of Euro Solidario 2021 competition by Ineco.
• ICE (Instituto de Competitividad Empresarial de Castilla y León)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government institute providing funding for IBDIET project developing functional pet food for dogs with chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
• EFCL (Empresa Familiar de Castilla y León)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily business association participation including Empresa Familiar en las Aulas educational program and general assemblies.
• PERTE Consortium (Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in agricultural sector consortium with 8 other agri-food companies under 'From Farm to Table' project for economic recovery and EU funding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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