Conservas Cidacos

What Conservas Cidacos does

Conservas Cidacos (operating as Grupo Cidacos) is a Spanish, third-generation family-owned food manufacturer founded in 1940 in Autol, La Rioja, that produces and sells canned vegetables, legumes, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, sweet corn, and prepared sauces. Its product portfolio spans asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes (whole, crushed, chopped, concentrated, fried, pizza-style), cooked legumes (white beans, chickpeas, lentils, pardina), ready-made legume recipes (Riojana-style, Fabada Asturiana), vegetables, and sauces, available across glass jars, cans, PET, Tetra Brik, and an in-house Tetra Recart retort-carton line that the company was among the first in Spain to deploy at scale (6,500 m2, 7+ million euros invested). Production is distributed across four Spanish plants (Autol, Cistierna, Coria, La Puebla de Montalbán), a wholly-owned asparagus and avocado operation in Peru (Green Perú, 1,300 hectares, acquired 2012), and a Chinese factory in Dali, Shaanxi (est. 2012), with 580,000+ m2 of total production footprint and IFS, BRC, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications across sites.

The business operates a dual model: own-brand Cidacos and La Asturiana products sold through Spanish, Portuguese, and international retail channels (50+ countries, four continents), and private-label/interproveedor manufacturing anchored by a long-standing relationship with Mercadona established in 1998 and reinforced by the 2016 Seprolesa acquisition. Revenue mechanics combine one-time wholesale transactions (own-brand and third-country distribution) and contracted B2B private-label supply (Mercadona and other European retailers), with 34% European private-label market share referenced in trade-show positioning. GTM relies on international food trade shows (PLMA, Anuga, Fruit Logística, FOODEX Japan), social media and blog content, and Paralympic sport sponsorship (Plan ADOP, Relevo Paralímpico La Rioja). Sustainability is a stated differentiator: LNG conversion at Coria, intermodal rail (40% modal share, 60% target by 2028), and Tetra Recart adoption are positioned to reduce lifecycle CO2 up to 80% and energy costs up to 25%.

The company is led by President and Director General Fernando Baroja, with Víctor García as Coria plant director. Ownership remains 100% family-controlled across three generations with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; pricing is negotiated at trade level.

Name

Conservas Cidacos

Legal name

Conservas El Cidacos, S.A.

Website

https://cidacos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Grupo Cidacos is a third-generation, family-owned Spanish canned-vegetable and legume manufacturer producing own-brand and private-label products (including for Mercadona) across facilities in Spain, Peru, and China, and distributing in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Autol

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Own-brand canned vegetable products: Manufacture and sale of own-brand conservas vegetales (canned vegetables) including asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, legumes, corn, peppers, and sauces under the Cidacos brand through retail chains in Spain, Portugal, and 50+ countries.
2. Private-label / marca de distribuidor manufacturing: Manufacturing private-label canned vegetables and legumes for major retailers including Mercadona (interproveedor relationship since 1998) and other European supermarket chains. Revenue derived from bulk production contracts and long-term supply agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Conservas Cidacos manufactures and commercializes canned vegetable preserves (conservas vegetales) — asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, legumes, peppers, sweet corn, vegetables and sauces — under its own Cidacos brand through supermarket chains in Spain, Portugal and 50+ countries, and as a private-label/marca de distribuidor producer for major European retailers led by Mercadona. Production is carried out at plants in Spain (Autol, Cistierna, Coria, La Puebla de Montalbán), Peru (Green Perú) and China (Dali) using automated thermal sterilization and multiple packaging formats including glass jars, cans, Tetra Brik, PET and the proprietary Tetra Recart retort carton system.

Product overview

Conservas Cidacos is a Spanish food manufacturing company producing a comprehensive portfolio of canned vegetable products. The core offerings span asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes (whole, crushed, chopped, concentrated, and specialty sauces), cooked and raw legumes (white beans, red beans, chickpeas, lentils), vegetables, sweet corn, peppers, and sauces. Products are available in multiple packaging formats including glass jars, cans, innovative Tetra Recart carton packaging, Tetra Brik, and PET plastic. The company operates acquired brands including Seprolesa (La Asturiana) for legumes and Green Perú for asparagus and avocados. The portfolio also includes organic (BIO) product lines and specialty items like the Orbit easy-open closure system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Asturiana: Brand under Seprolesa (wholly owned subsidiary of Grupo Cidacos), specialized in dry and boiled legumes.

Products and services

• Espárragos (Canned Asparagus) Cidacos signature canned asparagus range sold under the Cidacos brand, available as whole asparagus, tips (yemas), and stems (tallos) in glass jars ranging from 185g to 3kg. Distributed to retail chains across Spain, Portugal and 50+ countries, and also manufactured under private-label arrangements (e.g., Mercadona).
• Champiñones y Setas (Canned Mushrooms) Whole and sliced canned mushrooms sold under the Cidacos brand in jars from 1/4 kg to 3 kg, marketed for stews, sautés and salads, and supplied under Crown's Orbit easy-open closure for the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
• Tomate (Tomato Products) Mediterranean-style canned tomato products — whole peeled, crushed, chopped, concentrated and pizza-style tomato — sold in jars and cans from 170g to 5kg under the Cidacos brand and manufactured in part at the Coria (Cáceres) and La Puebla de Montalbán (Toledo) plants.
• Legumbres Cocidas (Cooked Legumes) Extra-quality cooked legumes (white beans, red beans, chickpeas, lentils, pardina lentils) sold in jars and the proprietary Tetra Recart packaging from 380g to 3kg, supplied under Cidacos and Mercadona private-label ranges through the Cistierna (Seprolesa) and other Spanish plants.
• Legumbres Cocinadas (Recipe-Ready Cooked Legumes) Recipe-ready legume dishes including Riojan-style beans, chickpeas and lentils, Fabada Asturiana and Jardinera-style vegetable and meat preparations, sold in jars and Tetra Recart under the Cidacos and La Asturiana brands.
• Legumbres Sin Sal Añadida (No-Added-Salt Legumes) Healthy canned legumes (white beans, chickpeas, lentils) prepared without added salt, sold in 1kg jars under the Cidacos brand for sodium-conscious consumers.
• Verduras (Canned Vegetables) Canned vegetables including peas and vegetable medley (macedonia) sold under the Cidacos brand in jars from 1/4 kg to 3kg for retail and food-service channels.
• Maíz Dulce (Sweet Corn) Natural sweet corn packaged immediately after harvest in 1/4 kg packs, 1/2 kg and 3kg jars with no additives or preservatives; introduced at Fruit Logística in vacuum-packed bipack presentation.
• Pimiento (Peppers) Canned peppers including Piquillo peppers (whole and sliced), roasted peppers in sweet-sour sauce, and red pepper strips sold in jars and cans from 185g to 3kg under the Cidacos brand.
• Salsas (Sauces) Canned and carton sauces including fried tomato, gluten-free fried tomato, artisan-style fried tomato and mayonnaise sold in 400g Tetra Brik packs to 3kg jars; produced on the dedicated 6,500 m2 Tetra Recart line at the Coria plant (over 7 million euro investment).
• Alimentos BIO (Organic Foods) Organic/BIO food product line from Cidacos meeting ecological standards: non-GMO crops, natural fertilizers and pesticide-free cultivation, distributed under the Cidacos brand.
• Seprolesa / La Asturiana (Legumes Brand) Wholly-owned subsidiary brand within Grupo Cidacos (acquired 2016) specialising in dry and cooked legumes, produced at the Cistierna (León) plant and supplied to Spanish retailers including Mercadona.
• Green Perú (Asparagus and Avocado Operations) Wholly-owned subsidiary (acquired 2012) operating in Peru with 1,300 hectares of integrated production sites dedicated to asparagus and avocado cultivation and commercialisation; IFS, BRC and ISO 14001 certified.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of up to 80% over full lifecycle with Tetra Recart packaging
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Comité Paralímpico EspañolminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Grupo Cidacos entered the Paralympic Family in 2021 as a sponsor of Plan ADOP, supporting Spanish Paralympic athletes. In 2024, the company renewed its commitment and shifted focus to Paralympic grassroots sport with the Relevo Paralímpico La Rioja program, promoting sport among people with disabilities in La Rioja.
• Crown Food EuropecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Cidacos partnered with Crown Food Europe to adopt the innovative Orbit easy-open closure on its product lines for asparagus, tomato, and mushrooms sold in the Portuguese and Spanish markets. The two-part closure features a floating central panel and outer ring, making opening jars twice as easy as conventional closures. This addresses consumer convenience, particularly for elderly consumers who have reduced dexterity. In 2020, Cidacos planned to extend the Orbit closure to its Seprolesa brand.
• AemacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Grupo Cidacos awarded the engineering, installation, commissioning, and subsequent operation and maintenance of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (EDAR) at its La Puebla de Montalbán plant (Toledo) to Aema. The 3 million euro project can treat 2,550 m3/day of wastewater and was designed to adapt to different production campaigns and periods. Aema is an expert firm in wastewater treatment with numerous successful implementations in the agrifood industry including HEINZ, Gallina Blanca, Ardo, General Mills, and others.
• UPA (Unión de Pequeños Agricultores)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019UPA (Unión de Pequeños Agricultores) participated with Grupo Cidacos in the 'Sostenibilidad y Futuro en la Cadena Alimentaria' (Sustainability and Future in the Food Chain) conference organized by Foro Interalimentario at the La Puebla de Montalbán plant on October 3, 2019. The event brought together agricultural leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability in food production.
• Foro InteralimentariominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Foro Interalimentario co-organized the 'Sostenibilidad y Futuro en la Cadena Alimentaria' (Sustainability and Future in the Food Chain) conference with UPA at the La Puebla de Montalbán plant of Grupo Cidacos on October 3, 2019. Fernando Baroja (Director General of Grupo Cidacos) and representatives from Foro Interalimentario, Mercadona, and UPA participated.
• Seprolesa (La Asturiana)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Conservas El Cidacos acquired 100% of Selección de Productos Leoneses (Seprolesa) in 2016, a company specializing in dry and cooked legumes based in Cistierna, León. The acquisition consolidated Grupo Cidacos's position in the legume sector and strengthened its interproveedor relationship with Mercadona. All existing production lines and jobs at the Cistierna facility were maintained.
• Primagas Energía (SHV Energy)coreOthers · 1 January 2016Primagas Energía signed a collaboration contract with Cidacos for the supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at the Coria plant in Cáceres province. The agreement included installation of a 120 m3 vertical LNG storage tank and a multi-year supply contract. The switch from fuel to LNG reduced CO2 emissions by 30% and energy costs by up to 25% at the Coria facility. Primagas is part of SHV Energy group, the only company in Spain to achieve certification under UNE-60210:2011 for LNG plants, verified by Bureau Veritas.
• Green PerúcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Grupo Cidacos acquired 100% of Green Perú in 2012, a company dedicated to the cultivation and commercialization of asparagus and avocados in Peru. Green Perú has 1,300 hectares of cultivation and integrated manufacturing facilities. The acquisition followed the establishment of a factory in Dali, Shaanxi province, China in 2012, consolidating Grupo Cidacos's international footprint.
• MercadonacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1998Mercadona is the primary retail customer of Grupo Cidacos through an interproveedor relationship established in 1998. Grupo Cidacos supplies Mercadona with private-label legumes, canned vegetables, and sauces. The acquisition of Seprolesa in 2016 reinforced this relationship. All 612 employees (post-acquisition) hold stable and quality contracts.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bonduelle: French family-owned leader in canned and frozen vegetables, with global production footprint and direct overlap with Cidacos in canned legumes, vegetables, and private-label supply to European retailers. Highly comparable on business model, product mix, and channel strategy.
• Hero Group: Swiss family-owned food company specializing in preserved fruits, vegetables, baby food, and cereals with strong private-label presence. Comparable as a mid-sized European CPG manufacturer with diversified canned vegetable and fruit categories and similar private-label customer base.
• Mutti: Italian tomato products specialist with vertically integrated supply and premium positioning. Directly comparable to Cidacos's tomato processing line (whole peeled, crushed, concentrated, fritada sauces) and Tetra Recart deployment for premium tomato sauces.
• Princes Group: UK-headquartered canned foods manufacturer with significant private-label and branded canned vegetable, fish, and tomato products across European retail. Comparable on channel (private-label to major retailers), product categories (canned vegetables and legumes), and multinational production footprint.
• Grupo IAN: Spanish food conglomerate offering canned vegetables, fish, and ready meals through brands like IAN, Airos, and Carretilla. Direct domestic peer to Cidacos in Spanish retail private-label and branded canned categories with similar customer concentration in Mercadona.
• Cirio: Italian canned tomato and vegetable specialist with established private-label and branded presence in European retail. Comparable on tomato product portfolio (peeled, concentrated, sauces) and Mediterranean vegetable canning operations similar to Cidacos's Coria and La Puebla facilities.
• Amaury Poncet (Conservas)Pando: Spanish canned fish and vegetable manufacturer with branded and private-label supply to European retail. Comparable as a Spanish CPG peer competing in similar private-label canned categories and overlapping customer base with major retailers including Mercadona.

Broad incumbents

• Orkla: Norwegian broad-ingredient branded consumer goods group with food categories including canned vegetables, sauces, and condiments across Nordic and European markets. Comparable as a larger European CPG with overlapping canned and sauce product lines, but broader portfolio and greater scale.
• Del Monte Foods: Global branded canned fruits, vegetables, and tomato products player with extensive international distribution. Comparable on canned vegetable product mix and private-label capabilities, but broader geographic reach and brand portfolio than Cidacos.

Regional players

• Seneca Foods: North America's largest canned vegetable and fruit processor with strong private-label business. Comparable on canned vegetable categories and private-label retail supply, though geographically focused on North America rather than Cidacos's Europe/LatAm/Asia footprint.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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