Boadas 1880

What Boadas 1880 does

Boadas 1880 is a family-owned Spanish charcuterie producer founded in 1880 by Pedro Boadas Vilaplana in Girona, Spain, and currently operated in its fifth generation as BOADAS 1880, S.A. The company specializes in the production and sale of serrano ham and traditional cured sausages, including chorizo, fuet, and other noble cuts. Core production is anchored in Salamanca (curing of hams and shoulders with minimum 18-month maturation in natural cellars using only sea salt) and Girona (deboning and slicing operations), supported by three production facilities segmented by manufacturing process for traceability and food safety. The product portfolio spans the core Jamón Serrano line, the health-focused TE CUIDA / Good For You sub-brand (60% saturated fat reduction, 40% salt reduction), the premium RESERVA 1880 line, and private label products manufactured for major retailers. The company employs approximately 200 people with an average tenure of nearly 20 years.

Boadas 1880 generates revenue primarily through B2B product sales to major modern supermarket chains and traditional charcuteries in Spain, supplemented by private label manufacturing partnerships and international distribution across more than 20 countries including France, Germany, UK, Italy, Mexico, Canada, Australia, and Colombia. The firm holds market leader position in Mexico for serrano products manufactured, sliced and packaged in Spain. Go-to-market leverages participation in major international trade fairs (ANUGA, SIAL, PLMA, ANTAD), a multi-language website, and social media presence. The company maintains multiple food safety certifications including BRCGS (2024), IFS Food, ETG, and ICC IBÉRICOS, and actively participates in European R&D programs including INNOAPAT, TerifiQ, Q-PORK, and KETRENOVIN, the last three co-financed by European Regional Development Funds. The 2023-2024 productive investment project signals ongoing capital deployment for competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and digitalization initiatives.

Name

Boadas 1880

Legal name

BOADAS 1880, S.A.

Website

https://boadas1880.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boadas 1880 is a fifth-generation, family-owned Spanish charcuterie producer founded in 1880, specializing in serrano ham and traditional cured sausages sold through supermarket chains, traditional charcuteries, and distributors across more than 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cured Meat Products

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFANAEAE

Fermented & Air-Dried Charcuterie (Salami, Pepperoni, Prosciutto-Style)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Meat Further Processing (Cured, Smoked, Deli Meats, Sausages)

SECONDARYAFANAEAA

Cured Meats (Dry-Cured, Wet-Cured, Hams, Bacon)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Meat Further Processing (Cured, Smoked, Deli Meats, Sausages)

SECONDARYAFANABAE

Pork Further Processing (Cured, Smoked, Ham, Bacon)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Pork Processing (Slaughtering, Fabrication & Packaging)

Keywords

• Serrano ham production
• Cured meat products
• Spanish charcuterie
• Artisanal sausages
• Private label meats

Headquarters

HQ city

Girona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Serrano Ham Sales: Production and sale of serrano ham and shoulders, including whole pieces and sliced portions
2. Cured Sausages and Cold Meats: Traditional cured sausages including chorizo, fuet, and other charcuterie products
3. Private Label Products: Collaborated nationally and internationally with new private label projects for major retailers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boadas 1880 produces and sells traditional Spanish cured meats, principally Serrano ham cured for a minimum of 18 months in Salamanca cellars and traditional cured sausages such as chorizo and fuet. The company also offers health-focused product lines (TE CUIDA / GOOD FOR YOU) with reduced fat and salt, a premium RESERVA 1880 line, and private label products manufactured for major retailers.

Product overview

Boadas 1880 is a traditional Spanish charcuterie company founded in 1880, specializing in Serrano ham and cured sausages. The company operates three production plants in Salamanca and Girona, producing products under two main categories: Charcutería Tradicional (traditional charcuterie) and Supermercado (supermarket products). The portfolio includes the core Jamón Serrano Boadas 1880, the health-focused TE CUIDA / GOOD FOR YOU sub-brand with reduced fat and salt products, and the premium RESERVA 1880 line. Products are distributed through major supermarket chains, traditional charcuteries, and exported to over 20 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TE CUIDA: First traditional cured sausages and cold meats on the market with significant reduction in fats (60%) and salt (40%), intended for consumers who want to enjoy taste while reducing intake to prevent cardiovascular risks and overweight.
• Good For You
• RESERVA 1880

Products and services

• Jamón Serrano Boadas 1880 Traditional Spanish Serrano ham cured for a minimum of 18 months in Salamanca cellars, made from 100% Serranos pigs and only sea salt. Sold whole or in sliced portions to retail channels and consumers.
• TE CUIDA / GOOD FOR YOU Health-focused sub-brand offering traditional chorizo and fuet with 60% saturated fat reduction and 40% salt reduction while preserving traditional quality and taste, targeted at health-conscious consumers seeking to prevent cardiovascular risks and obesity.
• RESERVA 1880 Premium ham reserve product line showcased at the ANUGA trade fair as a high-end offering within the Boadas 1880 portfolio.
• Charcutería Tradicional Traditional charcuterie product line including cured sausages such as chorizo and fuet and noble cuts, produced with 140 years of experience using artisanal recipes. Distributed through traditional charcuteries and modern retail.
• Private Label Products Private label cured meat products manufactured for major retailers nationally and internationally, including serrano ham and cured sausages supplied under the retailer's own brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% saturated fat reduction in TE CUIDA chorizo
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INNOAPAT (RIS3CAT Food Community)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Community of companies and research centers dedicated to food, created through RIS3CAT Action Plan of Generalitat of Catalonia, led by IRTA. Consists of 51 partners including companies, research centers and associations. Goal is to encourage innovation for a healthier, safer and more sustainable food chain. INNOAPAT has a budget of 11 million euros.
• IRTA (Food and Agriculture Research and Technology Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Leads the INNOAPAT community of Catalan food companies and research centers. Coordinates R&D projects including Q-PORK and KETRENOVIN.
• TerifiQ European Research ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015European research project focused on improving nutritional profiles of food products. Boadas was the only Spanish company selected to participate. Program resulted in the TE CUIDA product line with reduced fat and salt.
• European Scientific Consortium (Norway, France, Germany, Ireland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal scientific association of manufacturers and official analysis institutes from Norway, France, Germany, Ireland and other countries collaborating on the TerifiQ project for food nutrition improvement.
• Mexican Commercial PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial partners in Mexico for distribution through ANTAD fair and market expansion. Boadas is market leader in Mexico for products manufactured, sliced and packaged in Spain.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Tello: Spanish packaged meat company producing cured ham, sausages, and ready meals; competes in the same Spanish supermarket channel and export markets with overlapping cured meat SKUs.
• Grupo Jorge: Vertically integrated Spanish pork and cured meats group; comparable in both upstream pork supply and downstream cured ham/sausage production, competing for similar supermarket and export slots.
• Campofrío Food Group: Largest Spanish charcuterie and processed meat company, owned by Sigma Alimentos; competes head-on with Boadas across cured sausages, ham, and chorizo in Spanish supermarkets and international export markets.
• Joselito: Premium Spanish Iberian ham producer with deep heritage positioning and high-end retail distribution; competes directly with Boadas in the artisanal serrano/iberico cured ham segment for premium retail and food service customers.
• El Pozo Alimentación: Major Spanish meat processor producing ham, chorizo, and cold cuts; large-scale competitor in mainstream retail channels where Boadas also distributes, with overlapping cured meat product lines.
• Cinco Jotas (5J): Spanish producer of 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham, one of the most recognized premium ham brands globally; overlaps directly with Boadas in cured ham production, export channels, and premium retail positioning.
• Prosciutto di Parma (Consorzio): The Italian equivalent of air-dried cured ham; comparable process (long maturation, regional origin designation), comparable premium export-led model, and overlapping consumer occasion and retail channels.
• Embutidos Pajariel: Spanish cured meat and chorizo specialist based in León; comparable in scale and product mix (cured sausages and hams) sold through Spanish retail and export channels.
• Prosciutto San Daniele: Italian PDO air-dried ham consortium comparable in production heritage, artisanal process, and premium export positioning to Boadas' serrano ham business.

Regional players

• Aosta/Bertolini (Fontalba): Spanish subsidiary of an Italian charcuterie group producing cured meats under brand portfolio; comparable cured-meat product mix and regional retail positioning, complementing Boadas' Iberian ham with Italian-style offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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