SCA San Felipe Apostol

What SCA San Felipe Apostol does

S.C.A. San Felipe Apóstol is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative (Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza) founded circa 1959 and headquartered in Baeza, Jaén, Spain — the historic center of Spanish olive oil production where the Picual variety accounts for approximately 90% of planted olive stock. The cooperative operates the consumer-facing brand Balcón del Guadalquivir, producing cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) exclusively from Picual olives characterized by elevated polyphenol content that delivers high oxidation resistance, extended shelf life, and a distinctive balanced bitter-spicy organoleptic profile. Inputs are sourced from member-farmers aggregated under cooperative ownership, with no external investors or parent entities identified.

The product portfolio is structured in three primary tiers — Premium (early-harvest Cosecha 25/26 in 500ml and 250ml glass bottles plus 3L bag-in-box), Familiar (family-grade oil in 5L PET jugs, 12-bottle 500ml refillable cases, and 200-unit 15ml tarrinas for hospitality), and Ecológico (certified organic line in 6-bottle 500ml packs and 5L tins). A Premium Limited Edition tier offers a four-bottle gift box with an included tasting minicourse. Packaging spans glass, bag-in-box, PET, tin, and single-serve formats, with all products presented and priced on the company's WooCommerce-powered storefront.

The commercial model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce operating exclusively through balcondelguadalquivir.com with free shipping on all formats throughout Spain. Revenue is one-time transactional with no subscription mechanic disclosed; per-unit pricing spans approximately €16.50 per 500ml Premium bottle to €161.20 per 4-tin 5L organic pack. Customer acquisition and retention rely on a content-heavy blog archive (2017-2026), organic Facebook and X presence, a MailChimp newsletter, and industry earned media including a MERCACEI 'AOVE of the Month' feature. Between 2017 and 2026, the company accumulated 17 documented industry recognitions, including Jaén Selección 2020/2022/2026, the Mario Solinas Award 2021 from the International Olive Council, Iberoleum Top 50 placements 2017-2019, Evooleum Top 100 listings 2017-2019, and medals at the Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition in 2020.

Name

SCA San Felipe Apostol

Legal name

S.C.A. SAN FELIPE APOSTOL

Website

https://balcondelguadalquivir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCA San Felipe Apóstol is an Andalusian olive oil cooperative in Baeza, Jaén, operating the Balcón del Guadalquivir DTC brand, producing and shipping cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil from Picual olives to Spanish consumers through its own e-commerce site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

NAICS

All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKAEAC

Olive Oil Production & Bottling

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Edible Oils, Fats & Margarine Manufacturing

SECONDARYAFAGACAG

Olive Groves (Olives for Oil & Table)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Fruit & Tree Nut Orchards (Citrus, Apples, Berries, Almonds, Walnuts)

SECONDARYAFAJALAB

Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Ingredients & Additives/Fats & Oils Ingredients (Edible Oils, Specialty Fats, Lipid Systems)

SECONDARYCRAHAGAJ

Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores

Consumer Products & Retail/Grocery & Food Retail/Specialty Food Stores (Deli, Cheese, Gourmet, Bakery)

Keywords

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Olive oil production
• Picual variety olives
• Organic olive oil
• Cooperative agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Baeza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct AOVE Sales: The company generates revenue through direct sales of Extra Virgin Olive Oil products to consumers via their e-commerce platform. Products are sold in various formats including bottles (500ml, 250ml), bag-in-box (3L), PET containers (5L), and tins. Revenue is one-time transaction-based with no recurring subscription model mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SCA San Felipe Apostol, operating under the Balcón del Guadalquivir brand, is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative that produces and sells Extra Virgin Olive Oil (AOVE) made exclusively from the Picual variety olives grown in Baeza, Jaén, Spain. The company sells its oils direct-to-consumer through its own e-commerce store (balcondelguadalquivir.com) in multiple formats including glass bottles, PET jugs, bag-in-box, metal cans, and single-use tarrinas, organized across Premium, Familiar, and Ecológico (organic) product lines.

Product overview

SCA San Felipe Apostol operates under the Balcón del Guadalquivir brand, producing extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) from 100% Picual variety olives grown in Baeza, Jaén. The product portfolio centers on three main tiers: Premium (premium quality, early harvest, glass bottles), Familiar (family-grade, larger formats), and Ecológico (certified organic). Products are offered in diverse packaging including glass bottles (500ml, 250ml), PET jugs (5L, 2L), bag-in-box (3L), metal cans (5L, 1L), and individual tarrinas (15ml). The company also sells promotional bundles combining multiple product lines and gift sets. All products feature the characteristic Picual profile of intense fruitiness with balanced bitter and spicy notes from high polyphenol content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Balcón del Guadalquivir: Premium extra virgin olive oil brand produced by SCA San Felipe Apostol, featuring Picual variety olives from Jaén province.

Products and services

• AOVE Premium - 500 ML Glass Bottle Premium grade extra virgin olive oil in 500ml glass bottle with wooden cap dispenser, made from early-harvest Picual olives; targeted at gourmet cooking and raw consumption.
• AOVE Premium - Bag in Box 3 Litros Premium grade extra virgin olive oil in 3-liter bag-in-box packaging designed to preserve freshness; targeted at regular consumers seeking larger format.
• AOVE Familiar - Caja de 12 Botellas 500 ML Irrellenables Family-grade extra virgin olive oil sold in a pack of 12 refillable 500ml glass bottles; designed for daily household cooking and frying applications.
• AOVE Familiar - Caja de 3 Garrafas PET 5 Litros Family-grade extra virgin olive oil sold in three 5-liter PET jugs; targeted at households with high olive oil consumption.
• AOVE Ecológico Premium - Caja de 6 Botellas 500 ML Certified organic extra virgin olive oil in a six-bottle 500ml dark glass pack; awarded Jaén Selección 2026 for quality; targeted at health-conscious consumers.
• AOVE Ecológico - Caja de 4 Latas 5 Litros Organic extra virgin olive oil in a four-pack of 5-liter metal cans; targeted at organic-seeking households and bulk buyers.
• AOVE Premium Edición Limitada - Caja de 4 Botellas 500 ML con Estuche Limited edition premium extra virgin olive oil gift box containing four 500ml bottles with tasting mini-course; targeted at gifting and gourmet audiences.
• AOVE Premium Ecológico - 1 Botella 500 ML Single 500ml dark glass bottle of organic premium extra virgin olive oil; targeted at health-conscious consumers seeking single-unit purchase.
• Pack Promoción Garrafa 5L + Bag in Box 3L + Aceitera Promotional bundle combining a 5L family AOVE jug, a 3L premium AOVE bag-in-box, and a complimentary oil cruet at discounted combined pricing.
• Pack 2 Botellas 500ML AOVE Premium + AOVE Ecológico Two-bottle pack combining one premium AOVE and one organic AOVE 500ml bottle from harvest 25/26; targeted at consumers wanting to sample both product lines.
• Caja Premium AOVE + Ecológico + Chocolate + Mermelada de AOVE Premium gift box containing premium AOVE, organic AOVE, complementary chocolate, and AOVE jam; targeted at gourmet gifting.
• AOVE Familiar - Caja de 200 Tarrinas 15 ML Pack of 200 single-use 15ml AOVE tarrinas; targeted at hospitality industry, hotels, restaurants, and sampling use cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• High polyphenol content ensures extended preservation of nutritional and organoleptic properties
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deoleo: World's largest olive oil company, owner of Carbonell and Bertolli, producing and bottling AOVE across Spain. Broad incumbent competing across all price tiers with substantially greater scale and distribution reach.
• Sovena: Portuguese/Spanish olive oil producer with large-scale bottling operations and private-label supply across Europe. Competes in both branded and B2B private-label channels at significantly larger volume.
• Acesur: Andalusian olive oil producer and bottler (La Española, Coosur brands) operating at industrial scale across multiple varieties and packaging formats. Major Spanish competitor with substantially broader channel coverage.
• Ybarra: Historic Spanish food company with a leading olive oil brand (Ybarra) plus sauces, vinegars, and mayonnaise. Broad incumbent with national retail penetration and larger marketing spend.
• Borges International Group: Spanish family-owned olive oil and Mediterranean food producer with a broad portfolio of branded olive oils across price tiers and geographies. Operates at significantly larger scale with global distribution.

Emerging players

• Knolive Oils: Family-owned Jaén-based premium AOVE producer focused on single-estate, early-harvest Picual oils with strong international award profile. Comparable premium positioning and Jaén terroir, though distributed more internationally than the subject company.

Direct peers

• Castillo de Canena: Premium Jaén-based extra virgin olive oil producer also focused on single-varietal (Arbequina, Picual) early-harvest AOVE with strong international award credentials. Closest direct peer given similar positioning, terroir, and premium DTC story.
• Oro Bailén: Jaén-based premium AOVE producer from a single estate in Bailén, offering single-varietal oils (Picual, Arbequina) with extensive international awards. Highly comparable in scale, geography, and premium single-varietal focus.
• Grupo Hojiblanca (Dcoop): Large Andalusian olive oil cooperative (Hojiblanca brand) producing single-varietal AOVE from member growers. Direct peer given the cooperative structure and Andalusian origin, though at materially larger scale.
• Maeva Olé: Andalusian olive oil cooperative producing single-varietal AOVE (Hojiblanca, Picual, Arbequina) sold under the Maeva brand. Comparable cooperative model with similar premium positioning and Spanish retail/DTC mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/balcon_aove
• Facebookfacebook.com/balcondelguadalquivir

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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