Agrucapers

What Agrucapers does

Agrucapers is a Spanish food processing company founded in 1968 through the union of 11 regional caper and preserve businesses in Águilas, Murcia. The company produces capers, pickles, and Mediterranean preserves, and positions itself as a world leader in caper production with more than 50 years of category heritage. Its product portfolio spans core capers, the Spicy Pickles line launched in December 2021, the family-oriented Sabores Kids range launched in 2020, and a roasted pepper line enabled by new processing facilities inaugurated in April 2022.

The business operates a vertically integrated production model with wholly-owned subsidiaries URCIMAR in Morocco and TARIMSAL in Turkey, providing direct access to raw material sourcing regions and multi-region manufacturing capacity. Agrucapers holds BRC Food Grade A and IFS Food Higher Level certifications, qualifying its output for European retail and foodservice private-label supply chains. A brand ambassador agreement with Michelin-starred chef Martín Berasategui, extended through 2026, supports premium positioning and product development.

The company sells into foodservice and retail channels primarily through distributors, with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel recently added. Revenue mechanics rely on branded and likely private-label volume sales of shelf-stable preserves; no public revenue figures are disclosed. The firm remains privately held under a Sociedad Anónima structure with a small headcount of 11-50 employees, indicating a focused, niche-category operator rather than a broad-line food conglomerate.

Name

Agrucapers

Legal name

AGRUCAPERS, S.A.

Website

https://agrucapers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agrucapers is a privately held Spanish food processor founded in 1968 that produces capers, pickles, and Mediterranean preserves for retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across Europe, operating production subsidiaries in Morocco and Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pickled and Preserved Vegetables

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Canned Vegetables Manufacturing (AFAKACAB)

Keywords

• Caper production
• Pickled vegetables
• Mediterranean preserved foods
• Gherkin processing
• Brine condiments

Headquarters

HQ city

Águilas

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food products sales: Agrucapers generates revenue through the production and sale of preserved food products including capers, caperberries, pickles, gherkins, olives, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, spices, and specialty preserves. Products are sold through distributors, retailers, foodservice channels, and direct e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agrucapers is a Spanish food processor founded in 1968 in Águilas, Murcia, that manufactures and packages capers, caperberries, gherkins, olives, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and other Mediterranean pickled/preserved vegetables. The company sells branded and private-label packaged food products to retail, foodservice, and industrial customers worldwide and is described as a world leader in caper production.

Product overview

Agrucapers is a food manufacturing company offering a diverse portfolio of Mediterranean preserves and pickles. The core product lineup includes capers, caperberries, gherkins, cocktail onions, garlic cloves, assorted pickles, olives, roasted peppers and vegetables, and sun-dried tomatoes. The company operates two main sub-brands: DeliciasMed (health-focused products with quinoa and cous cous) and specialized lines like Spicy Pickles (the first complete spicy pickle line in the market), Sabores Kids (targeted at children), and Sabores Mix. All products emphasize Mediterranean tradition, mild flavors, low salt, organic ingredients, and vegan-friendly formulations. With over 50 years of experience based in Águilas, Murcia (Spain), the company positions itself as a leader in capers, pickles, and vegetable preserves with a focus on quality, innovation, and authentic flavor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DELICIASMED: Product line featuring Mediterranean specialty foods including quinoa and cous cous products

Products and services

• Capers Brined capers in multiple calibres sold under the Agrucapers brand and as private label for retail, foodservice and industrial buyers worldwide.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Martín BerasateguiflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2022World-renowned chef with 12 Michelin stars serving as Agrucapers brand ambassador and gastronomic advisor. Extended partnership contract through 2026. Visit to Águilas headquarters in April 2022 included inauguration of new roasted pepper facilities, presentation of new product lines, and collaborative product development. Provides audiovisual content for social media and information on healthy product characteristics.
• DNVminorOthers · 14 May 2021Norwegian risk management and quality assurance company that conducted food safety audits resulting in BRC and IFS certifications at Agrucapers plants in Spain and Morocco.
• URCIMARcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company based in Fez, Morocco that handles primary processing of capers and distribution in North African markets. URCIMAR represented Agrucapers at Gulfood 2018 in Dubai and Summer Fancy Food Show New York 2017.
• TARIMSALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company based in Kemalpaşa, Turkey that operates a production factory. TARIMSAL handled Agrucapers representation at ANUGA 2017 trade show in Cologne, Germany.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mutti: Italian premium preserved-tomato and vegetable manufacturer with a Mediterranean, branded B2B/retail/foodservice model that closely mirrors Agrucapers' approach to capers, pickles, and roasted vegetables across Europe and global export markets.
• Saclà: Italy-based manufacturer of antipasti, pesto, and preserved Mediterranean vegetables sold through retail and foodservice in multiple countries. Highly comparable product mix (preserved vegetables, condiments) and brand-led international growth strategy.
• Ortiz: Spanish heritage producer of premium preserved foods (anchovies, vegetables, sauces) with a strong foodservice and specialty-retail presence. Comparable in origin (Spain), premium positioning, and reliance on Mediterranean preserved categories.
• Mezzetta: US-based specialty food company offering Italian/Mediterranean preserved vegetables, olives, peppers, and pickled products through grocery and foodservice. Direct overlap in product categories (peppers, olives, pickles) and go-to-market model.
• Ybarra: Spanish food company specializing in olive oil, table olives, sauces, and Mediterranean condiments with international distribution. Direct category overlap with Agrucapers in olives and preserved vegetables, same Spanish origin.
• De Nigris: Italy-based producer of balsamic vinegars, sauces, and preserved vegetables with a long heritage and global export presence. Comparable in Mediterranean positioning, premium/retail mix, and preserved-vegetable product extension.

Broad incumbents

• Cirio: Established Italian packaged-food incumbent with broad portfolio of canned tomatoes, vegetables, and ready sauces sold globally. Overlaps with Agrucapers on Mediterranean preserved vegetables but at significantly larger scale.
• Roland Foods: US-based specialty food importer and producer with a broad Mediterranean and global portfolio including capers, olives, peppers, and pickles. Competes with Agrucapers for US foodservice and retail shelf space at a much larger scale.
• Goya Foods: Largest Hispanic food company in the US, offering olives, capers, peppers, and pickled vegetables through mass-market retail and foodservice. Adjacent category overlap with Agrucapers at substantially greater scale and marketing power.

Emerging players

• Bella Sun Luci: US-based specialty producer focused on sun-dried tomatoes, Mediterranean peppers, and Mediterranean preserved vegetables for retail and foodservice. Direct category overlap with Agrucapers' sun-dried tomato and roasted pepper lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DeliciasAgrucapers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/33239911/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/deliciasagrucapers

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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