kaiku

What kaiku does

Kaiku is a Spanish dairy producer and brand operator headquartered at Paseo Mikeletegi 55, Donostia-San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss dairy major Emmi Group. The company markets a diversified portfolio of dairy and plant-based products organized across ten sub-brands — Kaiku Gurea (local milk and yogurt), Kaiku Caffè Latte (ready-to-drink coffee beverages), Kaiku Sin Lactosa (lactose-free dairy), Kaiku Begetal (plant-based beverages and desserts), Kaiku Km0 (short-supply-chain sustainable milk), Kaiku Kéfir Plus (probiotic kefir), Kaiku ÑAM (milkshakes), Kaiku Vitamin (functional fortified beverages), Kaiku Protein (whey RTD and pouches), and Kaikucol — covering milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, coffee drinks, protein beverages, and dairy alternatives. The core technology stack is an e-commerce platform (tienda.kaiku.es) integrated with cold-chain logistics partner SEUR FRIO for temperature-controlled delivery across the Iberian Peninsula, supported by a recurring-purchase subscription offering 10% and 5% discounts on 4-week and 6-week cadences respectively. Distribution combines physical retail (Spanish supermarkets and specialty stores) with the owned D2C channel and international operations in Tunisia and Chile executed through local sector partners.

The business model is predominantly B2C packaged goods, with revenue generated through unit-level sales in retail and e-commerce (a €20 minimum online order, €3 flat shipping to peninsula) and the recurring-purchase subscription layer. Raw milk is sourced from a network of more than 1,000 affiliated farming families, including 320+ direct supplier farms (ganaderías familiares), which is structurally integrated into the company's origin story and cooperative identity. Founded in 1952 as a cooperative of Basque farming families, Kaiku has operated continuously for over 70 years, with material milestones including the 1992 merger of Gurelesa and Copeleche into Cooperativa Kaiku, a 2000 strategic pivot from product manufacturing to value-added brand building, and international expansion from 2001. Emmi Group sustainability standards apply across the entity, with stated 2027 targets of 60% Scope 1+2 CO2e reduction, 45% water reduction at the Pamplona plant, 100% recyclable packaging (minimum 30% recycled content), zero waste to landfill, and a group-wide net-zero commitment by 2050.

Marketing is decentralized by sub-brand, with separate Instagram accounts for Kaiku Caffè Latte, Kaiku Sin Lactosa, Kaiku Km0, and Kaiku Begetal, plus email newsletter programs and paid acquisition tracked via Google Analytics and Meta Pixel. Geographic coverage is concentrated in the Basque Country and broader Iberian Peninsula (with the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla explicitly excluded from online delivery), supplemented by partner-distributed operations in Tunisia and Chile. Production infrastructure includes a manufacturing facility in Pamplona, a corporate base in Donostia-San Sebastián, and the source material describes a workforce of "more than 1,000 people." Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company is registered as a Spanish private limited company (Sociedad Limitada) under Kaiku Corporación Alimentaria, S.L.

Name

kaiku

Legal name

Kaiku Corporación Alimentaria, S.L.

Website

https://kaiku.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kaiku is a Spanish dairy producer and brand operator, wholly owned by Swiss Emmi Group, selling milk, yogurt, kefir, coffee, plant-based, and functional beverages through Spanish retail and a D2C e-commerce platform, with partner-led operations in Tunisia and Chile and a sourcing base of 1,000+ Basque farming families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Drinkable Yogurt & Kefir Manufacturing (AFAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee & Tea Dairy Beverages (Iced Latte/Milk Coffee, Milk Tea, Chai-Based Dairy Drinks) (AFAHAIAF), Functional & Fortified Dairy Drinks (Vitamins/Minerals, Lactose-Free, A2, Added Fiber) (AFAHAIAE), Flavored & Sweetened Milk Drinks (Chocolate/Strawberry, Malted Milk) (AFAHAIAA), Drinkable Yogurt & Kefir Beverages (Probiotic Shots, Smoothie-Style) (AFAHAIAC), Plant-Based & Dairy Alternative Beverages (Oat, Almond, Soy, etc.) (CRADAHAM)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Lactose-free dairy
• Plant-based beverages
• Ready-to-drink coffee
• Probiotic kefir products

Headquarters

HQ city

Urnieta

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct product sales: Sale of dairy products including milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, coffee drinks, protein beverages, and plant-based alternatives through owned e-commerce platform and retail channels. Products organized under multiple brands: Kaiku Gurea, Kaiku Caffè Latte, Kaiku Kefir Plus, Kaiku Km0, Kaiku Protein, Kaiku Ñam, Kaiku Vitamin, Kaiku Begetal, Kaiku Sin Lactosa.
2. Subscription/Recurring purchases: Recurring purchase subscription service offering 10% discount for 4-week recurring orders and 5% discount for 6-week recurring orders, with minimum 2 purchases to maintain subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kaiku manufactures and sells a portfolio of dairy and plant-based consumer products including milk, yogurts, kefir, cheese, ready-to-drink coffee beverages (Caffè Latte), lactose-free dairy, whey protein drinks and pouches, plant-based beverages and desserts (Begetal), locally sourced sustainable milk (Km0/Gurea), milkshakes (ÑAM) and vitamin-fortified functional drinks. Products are distributed through its own direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with cold-chain delivery across the Iberian Peninsula and through supermarket and specialty retail across Spain, with international presence in Tunisia and Chile via local partners.

Product overview

Kaiku is a Spanish dairy company (Kaiku Corporación Alimentaria) offering a diversified portfolio of dairy and plant-based products. The core offering spans multiple sub-brands: Kaiku (main dairy range), Kaiku Caffè Latte (ready-to-drink coffee beverages), Kaiku Sin Lactosa (lactose-free dairy), Kaiku Begetal (plant-based alternatives), Kaiku Km0/Gurea (sustainable local milk from Basque farms), Kaiku Kéfir Plus (probiotic kefir), Kaiku ÑAM (milkshake beverages), Kaiku Vitamin (functional fortified drinks), and Kaiku Protein (whey protein beverages). The company operates an e-commerce platform (tienda.kaiku.es) for direct consumer sales with cold-chain delivery via SEUR FRIO. The products are organized by brand families covering categories including milk, yogurts, kefir, cheese, coffee drinks, plant-based beverages, protein products, desserts, and cream/butter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kaiku Protein: First range of ready-to-drink beverages with 100% WHEY protein, including bottles and on-the-go pouches.
• Kaiku Caffè Latte
• Kaiku Sin Lactosa
• Kaiku Begetal
• Kaiku Km0
• Kaiku Kéfir Plus
• Kaiku ÑAM
• Kaiku Vitamin
• Kaiku Gurea
• Kaikucol

Products and services

• Kaiku Gurea Premium milk and yogurt sub-brand sourced from local Basque farms, offering fresh whole milk and yogurts in flavors such as lemon, strawberry and natural. Part of the Km0 sustainable sourcing initiative and sold through retail and the Kaiku online store.
• Kaiku Caffè Latte Ready-to-drink coffee-milk beverages in Espresso, Cappuccino, Sin Azúcares Añadidos, Matcha Latte and protein-enhanced variants. Marketed as premium coffee beverages for on-the-go consumption and sold via retail and the Kaiku online store.
• Kaiku Sin Lactosa Lactose-free dairy range including lactose-free milk and cheese varieties such as Gouda slices and emmental grated. Designed for lactose-intolerant consumers seeking real dairy taste without lactose.
• Kaiku Begetal Plant-based beverages and desserts including oat and almond drinks and plant-based yogurts. Marketed for consumers seeking dairy alternatives with a "different lifestyle by nature" positioning.
• Kaiku Km0 Sustainable local milk sourced from nearby farms within the Basque Country, marketed as "Baserriko esne arduratsua". Short supply chain products supporting local farmers and reducing carbon footprint, including the BIFI line of yogurts.
• Kaiku Kéfir Plus Probiotic kefir dairy products in multiple formats: natural, strawberry, honey with royal jelly, mango, orange and functional immunity varieties. Also offered in on-the-go pouches for convenience consumption.
• Kaiku ÑAM Milkshake-style beverages in chocolate, vanilla, red fruits and coffee flavors, available in 250ml and 500ml formats. Positioned as indulgent, fun beverages for on-the-go consumption.
• Kaiku Vitamin Functional dairy beverages fortified with vitamin blends, with Energía (Energy), Protect and Relax variants targeting energy, immune support and relaxation wellness needs.
• Kaiku Protein Protein-enhanced beverages and pouches featuring 100% WHEY protein with 9 essential amino acids. Drinkable formats in cacao-hazelnut and banana-peanut butter flavors; on-the-go pouches in vanilla and raspberry flavors. Targets fitness and active-lifestyle consumers.
• Kaikucol Specialty dairy product sub-brand available through the Kaiku online store.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in direct CO2e emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 2027
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Emmi GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaiku is a subsidiary of the Swiss dairy company Emmi Group. As part of the Emmi group, Kaiku adheres to Emmi's sustainability standards and goals, including the target of net zero emissions by 2050, and follows group-wide sustainability frameworks covering employees, society and environment.
• SEUR FRIOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEUR FRIO handles cold chain logistics and delivery throughout the Iberian Peninsula for online orders. Enables 24-48 hour delivery while maintaining cold chain integrity for temperature-sensitive dairy products.
• Over 320 farming families (local Basque Country suppliers)coreOthersOver 320 family farms (ganaderías familiares) form the foundation of Kaiku's dairy supply chain. These families are active participants in the company and represent Kaiku's connection to local agricultural heritage and origin.
• Local partners in Tunisia and ChileminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational operations in Tunisia and Chile working with local partners who have extensive experience in the dairy sector.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Feiraco: Galician dairy cooperative (Unioga group) producing milk, yogurt, kefir, and functional dairy. Mirrors Kaiku's cooperative model, farmer-direct supply, and multi-category Spanish dairy positioning.
• Alpro: European plant-based dairy-alternative leader (oat, almond, soy drinks and yogurts) with deep distribution in Spain. Directly competes with Kaiku Begetal for plant-based shelf space and consumer occasions.
• Oatly: Swedish oat-dairy specialist with active sales in Spain (and other Iberian retail). Competes head-on with Kaiku Begetal and parts of Kaiku Caffè Latte in the oat-milk coffee-beverage segment.
• Pascual: Major Spanish dairy and beverage group (Leche Pascual, Bifrutas, Vivesoy plant-based). Directly comparable given overlapping product mix (milk, flavored dairy drinks, plant-based alternatives) and shared Spanish retail distribution footprint.
• Central Lechera Asturiana (Capsa): Asturias-based Spanish dairy cooperative with a multi-category branded portfolio (milk, cream, butter, dairy drinks, plant-based) and direct farmer supply structure. Closely comparable to Kaiku on cooperative heritage, regional brand strength, and broad dairy basket.
• Starbucks (RTD Coffee): Starbucks RTD coffee beverages (Iced Latte, Frappuccino) sold through European retailers. Direct competitor to Kaiku Caffè Latte in the premium RTD coffee dairy-beverage segment.

Broad incumbents

• Danone Spain: Spanish arm of the global dairy major (Actimel, Danone, Danone YoPro protein, Alpro). Competes with Kaiku across yogurt, functional dairy, and plant-based categories, with substantially larger marketing scale.
• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy multinational with broad branded portfolio across milk, yogurt, cheese, and functional dairy across Europe. Comparable to Kaiku through similar sub-brand segmentation and multi-category positioning, though at materially greater scale.
• Lactalis Iberia: Spanish operations of the world's largest dairy group (Puleva, President, Galbani). Directly competes with Kaiku in fluid milk, cheese, and dairy beverages, with superior scale and breadth across categories.

Emerging players

• Califia Farms: U.S.-based plant-based and RTD coffee beverage brand (oatmilk lattes, creamers). Comparable to Kaiku on the RTD dairy-coffee and plant-based adjacencies, though operating primarily in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kaikubegetal

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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