Almazaras de la Subbética

What Almazaras de la Subbética does

Almazaras de la Subbética is a first-degree agricultural cooperative (Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza, S.C.A.) headquartered in Carcabuey, Córdoba, Spain, within the Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas. Founded approximately in the 1950s and operating with 11–50 employees across production centers in Carcabuey and Rute, the cooperative specializes in extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) production from native varieties including Picuda, Hojiblanca, and Arbequina, milling olives within one hour of harvest and storing the oil in inerted tanks to preserve organoleptic properties. The portfolio is organized across multiple sub-brands: flagship premium oils (Rincón de la Subbética, Parqueoliva Serie Oro), organic lines (Almazaras de la Subbética BIO), single-variety Arbequino, a high-heat Gastronomy line, everyday tin-format Parqueoliva, plus adjacent products including artisanal quince vinegar (Parqueoliva Vinagre de Membrillo) and EVOO-fried potato chips (San Nicasio). All oils carry PDO certifications for Priego de Córdoba and/or Lucena, and the cooperative has been awarded 'Best Oil in the World' eleven times and 'Best Olive Oil Mill in the World' nine times between 2012 and 2025.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with revenue generated through unit-priced sales of bottles, tins, jugs, and curated gift sets via the company's own e-commerce storefront (almazarasdelasubbetica.com), which ships domestically (free over €150) and internationally, supported by multilingual capability. The cooperative received EU FEADER funding in 2023–2024 for technological improvement projects and holds administrative authorization from the Junta de Andalucía's Consejería de Salud y Consumo. Marketing operates across content (blog), four major social platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and trade events such as the Gourmets Salon, with management visibility led by Lucía Matas (Responsable Comercial Zona Centro, Norte e Islas) and Daniel García Peinado (Chef del AOVE). As a cooperative, the firm is member-owned with no external investors, no recorded M&A, and no disclosed financial figures.

Name

Almazaras de la Subbética

Legal name

ALMAZARAS DE LA SUBBETICA

Website

https://almazarasdelasubbetica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Almazaras de la Subbética is a Spanish first-degree agricultural cooperative producing premium extra virgin olive oil and adjacent gourmet products under PDO certifications, selling direct-to-consumer globally via its own e-commerce store and curated gift sets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carcabuey

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. AOVE Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of extra virgin olive oil products through their e-commerce platform and online store. Revenue is generated through one-time transaction purchases of various product formats (bottles, cans, jugs, gift boxes) and product lines (Premium, Organic, Gastronomy).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Almazaras de la Subbética is a first-degree agricultural cooperative that produces and sells premium extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) made from native Picuda, Hojiblanca, and Arbequina olive varieties grown in the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park. The portfolio includes organic, single-variety, gastronomy/cuisine, and PDO-certified EVOOs, complemented by quince vinegar, gourmet potato chips, and curated gift boxes, sold primarily direct-to-consumer through its own online store and shipped domestically and internationally.

Product overview

Almazaras de la Subbética is an agricultural cooperative specializing in extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) production. The product portfolio is organized into multiple sub-brands: Premium EVOOs (Rincón de la Subbética, Parqueoliva Serie Oro), organic offerings (Almazaras de la Subbética BIO), single-variety oils (Almaoliva Arbequino), culinary oils (Almazaras de la Subbética Gastronomía), condiments (Parqueoliva Vinagre de Membrillo), and gourmet snacks (San Nicasio Patatas Fritas). The company also offers curated gift sets (Tasting Pack, Box Alma Gourmet, Box Alma Selection, Box Alma Premium) that combine premium oils with regional gourmet products. All oils are produced under the Protected Designation of Origin Priego de Córdoba, with varieties including Picudo, Hojibanca, Arbequino, and Picuda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rincón de la Subbética: Premium organic extra virgin olive oil, recognized as the world's most awarded organic EVOO
• Parqueoliva Serie Oro
• Parqueoliva
• Almaoliva Arbequino
• Almazaras de la Subbética Bio
• Almaoliva Gastronomía
• Almaoliva Gran Selección
• San Nicasio
• Parqueoliva Vinagre de Membrillo
• Regalos con Alma

Products and services

• Rincón de la Subbética Flagship organic premium extra virgin olive oil, recognized as one of the most awarded organic EVOOs in the world, packaged in dark glass with Braille embossing on the bottle and QVEXTRA certification, targeted at discerning consumers.
• Parqueoliva Serie Oro Premium coupage extra virgin olive oil combining Picudo and Hojiblanca varieties under Protected Designation of Origin Priego de Córdoba, awarded Best EVOO in the World multiple times, sold in 500ml bottles and tin formats.
• Parqueoliva Economical everyday extra virgin olive oil derived from Parqueoliva Serie Oro, featuring the same Picudo and Hojiblanca coupage under P.D.O. Priego de Córdoba, available in 3L and 5L tin formats and jugs for household or professional use.
• Almazaras de la Subbética BIO Organic extra virgin olive oil packaged in dark ink glass bottles to preserve properties, available in 500ml bottles and tin formats with ecological certification, targeted at health-conscious consumers.
• Almaoliva Arbequino Single-variety extra virgin olive oil made from Arbequina olives, featuring its own mold with embossed logo, part of the premium single-variety product line for gourmet and finishing applications.
• Almazaras de la Subbética Gastronomía Extra virgin olive oil developed specifically for gastronomy and cooking enthusiasts, designed to retain all properties even at high temperatures, ideal for frying without losing quality.
• Parqueoliva Vinagre de Membrillo Award-winning artisanal quince vinegar with sweet, fruity nuances, designed to enhance meat dishes, salads, or roasted vegetables.
• San Nicasio Patatas Fritas Gourmet artisanal potato chips made with the company's own extra virgin olive oil and Himalayan pink salt, recognized for artisanal quality.
• Pack Degustación (Tasting Pack) Curated gift set of four mini-format extra virgin olive oils including Rincón de la Subbética, Parqueoliva Serie Oro, Almaoliva Arbequino, and Almazaras de la Subbética BIO, designed to introduce the cooperative's EVOO range.
• Box Alma Gourmet Premium Premium gift box combining the cooperative's most iconic EVOOs with regional gourmet products including San Nicasio potato chips, Orgániko chocolate with EVOO, El Quijote membrillo, and quince vinegar.
• Alma Gourmet Gift set featuring three of the cooperative's most awarded EVOOs (Parqueoliva Serie Oro, Almazaras de la Subbética Bio, Almaoliva Arbequino) paired with vermouth, candied almonds, and quince paste.
• Box Alma Selection Premium Premium gift set combining the cooperative's premium EVOOs with regional gastronomy gourmet products from Córdoba.
• Box Alma LOVER Gift set featuring the cooperative's premium extra virgin olive oils in an elegant presentation, aimed at enthusiasts.
• Premium Gift Box 3 Bottles Premium gift box containing three bottles featuring Gold Series (Parqueoliva Serie Oro), Rincón de la Subbética, and Almaoliva Arbequino varieties.
• Premium Gift Box 2 Bottles Premium gift box containing two premium extra virgin olive oil bottles for gifting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Oil in the World 11 times (2012, 2015-2022, 2024-2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Gaea: Greek premium EVOO producer with D2C and export footprint. Comparable as a regional Mediterranean premium EVOO brand pursuing international markets through e-commerce.

Direct peers

• Sovena: Portuguese-based vertically integrated olive oil producer with branded and private-label offerings. Comparable as a similarly sized producer with own brands, retail presence, and integrated sourcing.
• Ybarra: Historic Spanish EVOO and food producer with retail distribution and export presence. Comparable as a Spanish-origin EVOO brand competing in the same domestic and export grocery channels.
• Oliviers & Co: Premium EVOO specialist with curated olive oils and gourmet gift assortments sold via own boutique stores and e-commerce across multiple countries. Comparable as a premium EVOO retailer combining single-origin oils with gift set merchandising.
• Castillo de Canena: Spanish premium EVOO producer based in Jaén, Andalusia, operating its own D2C e-commerce and built on award-winning single-estate and PDO oils. Most directly comparable on geography, premium positioning, and direct-to-consumer model.

Broad incumbents

• Borges International Group: Large Spanish food group with significant olive oil production and branded retail presence across Mediterranean markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping EVOO and gourmet product lines.
• Colavita: Italian EVOO and pantry-staple brand with strong US retail distribution. Comparable as a Mediterranean-origin branded EVOO player competing for premium international shelf space.
• Deoleo: World's largest bottled olive oil company, owner of brands including Bertolli and Carapelli. Comparable as a broad incumbent dominating EVOO retail distribution globally.
• Carbonell: One of Spain's largest legacy EVOO brands with mass-market and premium tier offerings across retail and foodservice. Comparable as a broad Spanish EVOO incumbent competing for the same consumer occasion.

Emerging players

• California Olive Ranch: Largest US-grown premium EVOO brand with strong D2C and retail presence. Comparable as a premium-positioned, vertically integrated EVOO brand scaling via direct channels in a non-traditional growing region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/almazarasdelasubbetica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/almazarasdelasubbetica/?originalSubdomain=es
• Instagraminstagram.com/almasubbetica
• TikToktiktok.com/@almasubbetica
• Xx.com/almasubbetica

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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