Gelagri

What Gelagri does

Gelagri Ibérica S.L. is a Spain-based frozen vegetable manufacturer founded in 1975 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the French agricultural cooperative Eureden. The company runs two processing plants — in Milagro (Navarra) on the Ebro river basin and in Santaella (Córdoba) on the Guadalquivir basin — enabling freezing at the source of production across two of Spain's most productive open-field vegetable regions. Its portfolio spans plain, roasted, stir-fried, seasoned, and organic frozen vegetables, including a private-label service for retailers, the Maestro di Verdura branded range for HORECA customers, the Veconatur / AB organic sub-brands, and co-packing services for industrial buyers. Field operations are underpinned by a 25+ year agroecological program (VECONATUR, validated by SAI Global/Intertek), Ecocert organic certification, and precision-agriculture tooling including Ecorobotix autonomous weeding, optical-guided hoe systems, and drone-based crop surveillance.

Gelagri serves three primary B2B channels: retail private label (Spain, Portugal, Italy), food service under the Maestro di Verdura brand, and industrial / co-packing including exports to other continents. The business model is sales-led B2B manufacturing with quote-based custom pricing — customers specify recipes and packaging and Gelagri handles production from raw vegetable intake to finished SKU. Marketing is conducted through multilingual corporate websites, downloadable product catalogs, and direct account management; named contacts exist for private-label, food service, industrial sales, and exports. The company benefits from access to multiple EU and Spanish agricultural subsidy programs (FEDER, FEADER, PEPAC, National Energy Efficiency Fund), which subsidize ongoing operations and sustainability capex. With 501–1,000 employees and no public listing, Gelagri is a mid-sized industrial processor operating at the intersection of mature commodity frozen vegetables and a growing premium / organic / convenience positioning.

Name

Gelagri

Legal name

GELAGRI IBÉRICA S.L.

Website

https://gelagri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gelagri Ibérica is a Spanish frozen-vegetable manufacturer (subsidiary of Eureden cooperative) that produces private-label, Maestro di Verdura branded, and organic frozen vegetables for retail, HORECA food-service, and industrial customers across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Vegetable Manufacturing

NAICS

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Frozen Food Manufacturing (31141), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Fruits & Vegetables Manufacturing (AFAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Entrées & Complete Meals (CRADADAA), Frozen Fruits & Vegetables Wholesale (AFAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Frozen vegetables
• Private label manufacturing
• Frozen food processing
• Agroecological farming
• Food service supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Loudéac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom frozen vegetable manufacturing for retail distributors under their own brands. Products range from raw frozen vegetables to grilled, sautéed, and seasoned varieties.
2. Food Service Distribution: Supply of Maestro di Verdura branded products to HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants, catering) across Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
3. Industrial/B2B Sales: Manufacturing for industrial clients and co-packing services for other food companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gelagri manufactures and supplies frozen vegetable products through three B2B channels: private label manufacturing for retail distributors, the Maestro di Verdura branded line for the HORECA food service sector, and custom ingredients/co-packing for industrial food manufacturers. The company operates two processing factories in Spain and produces individual vegetables, vegetable blends, roasted, stir-fried, seasoned, and organic frozen vegetable ranges.

Product overview

Gelagri is a frozen vegetable specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of frozen vegetable products through both custom/private label manufacturing and the Maestro di Verdura brand. The product range spans individual frozen vegetables and legumes (Verduras y legumbres), mixed vegetable blends (Mezclas de verduras), roasted vegetables (Verduras asadas), stir-fried vegetables (Salteados), and seasoned/ready-to-cook vegetables (Verduras condimentadas). The portfolio includes organic options under the Veconatur and BIO (Ecocert-certified) sub-brands. Recent innovations include cauliflower rice (Migas de coliflor) and seasoned green beans (Judías verdes sabORIZADAS). Gelagri operates two manufacturing facilities in Milagro (Navarra) and Santaella (Córdoba), serving retail, foodservice, industrial, and co-packing channels across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and export markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maestro di Verdura: Global brand for Food Service markets in Spain, Italy and Portugal, offering a wide range of products adapted to local culinary traditions and households.
• Veconatur

Products and services

• Verduras y legumbres (Individual Frozen Vegetables and Legumes) Individual frozen vegetables and legumes including peppers, sweet potatoes, peas, and other vegetables supplied to retail and foodservice distribution channels.
• Mezclas de verduras (Frozen Vegetable Blends) Pre-mixed frozen vegetable blends designed for convenience in food preparation across retail and foodservice channels.
• Verduras asadas (Frozen Roasted Vegetables) Frozen roasted vegetables prepared using grilling or roasting methods before freezing to preserve quality.
• Salteados (Frozen Stir-Fried Vegetables) Frozen stir-fried vegetables cooked and prepared for quick meal solutions.
• Verduras condimentadas (Seasoned Frozen Vegetables) Seasoned frozen vegetables including products like seasoned green beans in steaming bags for ready-to-cook convenience.
• Verduras orgánicas / BIO (Ecocert-certified Organic Frozen Vegetables) Frozen organic vegetables certified by Ecocert, produced using agricultural methods that prohibit synthetic chemicals and GMOs.
• Maestro di Verdura (Food Service Brand) Global brand for food service markets covering Spain, Italy, and Portugal, offering a wide range of products adapted to local culinary traditions.
• Custom Manufacturing (OEM / Private Label / Co-packing) 100% custom manufacturing service from recipe development to packaging for retail brands, foodservice operators, industrial clients, and co-packing partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ years of agroecological research with certified natural farming methods
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SAI Global (Intertek)coreTechnology or IntegrationExternal independent certification organization that validates and certifies the VECONATUR quality approach and production methods.
• EcocertcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent accredited certification body that verifies organic production compliance for Gelagri's AB (Agriculture Biologique) certified vegetables.
• EuredencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent agricultural cooperative. Gelagri is a subsidiary of Eureden, which provides organizational support, shared resources, and strategic direction for the frozen vegetable operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Provalliance (Gelagri's parent group): Eureden is the French agricultural cooperative parent of Gelagri with diversified agri-food operations. Not a direct competitor, but a relevant ecosystem participant and the controlling shareholder whose capital allocation decisions shape Gelagri's strategic trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• Findus Group: European frozen food manufacturer and brand owner with significant presence in frozen vegetables, fish, and ready meals across the Nordics, UK, and Southern Europe. Competes with Gelagri in frozen vegetable categories at retail and food service.
• McCain Foods: Global leader in frozen potatoes and broader frozen food products, with a large European operation including vegetable lines. Competes with Gelagri in retail and food service frozen vegetables, but operates at much larger scale and with branded primacy.
• Birds Eye (Nomad Foods): European branded frozen food business owned by Nomad Foods, with a portfolio spanning vegetables, fish, and ready meals across multiple European markets. Competes with Gelagri at retail and food service level, but with a much larger branded footprint.

Regional players

• Hortex: Polish frozen vegetable, fruit, and ready meal producer serving European retail private label and food service. Comparable product portfolio to Gelagri, but primarily a regional Eastern/Central European player with limited direct overlap in Iberia.

Emerging players

• Vitacress Real: Portuguese/Spanish producer of fresh and processed vegetables (including frozen) focused on Southern Europe. Comparable to Gelagri on Iberian agricultural footprint, though smaller scale and with primary emphasis on fresh rather than frozen.

Direct peers

• Bonduelle: French-headquartered global leader in processed vegetables (fresh, frozen, and canned), with a large frozen vegetable business serving retail private label, food service, and B2B customers across Europe. Directly comparable to Gelagri on product, channel mix, and European footprint.
• D'aucy (CECAB): French agricultural cooperative (CECAB) with a frozen vegetable and prepared food business serving retail and food service. Highly comparable to Gelagri on cooperative ownership model, French/Iberian footprint, and private label focus.
• Greenyard: Belgian frozen and prepared vegetable and fruit supplier serving retail, food service, and industrial customers across Europe. Direct competitor in private label frozen vegetables with overlapping Southern European exposure and B2B contract manufacturing model.
• Ardo: Belgian frozen vegetable, herb, and fruit producer with pan-European operations, deep private label and food service presence, and significant agricultural technology investment. Closest direct peer to Gelagri in terms of frozen vegetable specialization and B2B channel focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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