Iber conseil

What Iber conseil does

Iberconseil (legal entity: IBERCONSEIL ESPAÑA SAU) is a Barcelona-headquartered B2B distributor of European artisanal and gourmet cheeses, founded in 1986 and operating as part of Global Dairy Ventures, a Certified B Corporation. The company organizes its assortment into three core cheese lines — Quesos Gourmet, Quesos Clásicos, and Quesos Hostelería (the latter built specifically for chefs with formats such as slices, blocks, and cubes) — and extends the catalog into adjacent dairy and foodservice categories: butters and creams, yogurts and desserts (including Tiramisù and crepes), charcuterie and pâtés, and professional kitchen tools and presentation materials. Products carry DOP/IGP certifications where applicable, and the firm produces an editorial 'La Cultura del Queso' content library covering cheese history, chronology, and DOP information, supplemented by a YouTube channel dedicated to cuts, melted-cheese applications, tables and catering, and recipes.

The commercial model is wholesale/transaction-based B2B distribution to Spanish hospitality professionals, restaurants, hotels, caterers, food distributors, and specialty retail stores, with a client intranet portal (intranet.iberconseil.es) for catalog access, technical sheets, and ordering. The company serves 14 European countries in total — Spain as the primary market and 13 additional countries (France, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, UK, Germany, Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Belgium, Greece, Switzerland, and Ireland) reached through professional distribution. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a quote-based model. Iberconseil markets itself through its website, YouTube tutorials, client-exclusive catalogs and publications, and a newsletter subscription, and it leverages its B Corp certification through its Global Dairy Ventures parent as a sustainability differentiator. No AI/technology capability, no disclosed funding, no management team details, no M&A activity, and no revenue figures are present in the source material.

Name

Iber conseil

Legal name

IBERCONSEIL ESPAÑA SAU

Website

https://iberconseil.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iberconseil is a Barcelona-based B2B distributor of European artisanal and gourmet cheeses, founded in 1986, serving hospitality professionals, restaurants, distributors, and specialty stores across Spain and 13 other European countries as part of Global Dairy Ventures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cheese and Dairy Distribution

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Shops & Fromageries (CRAHAGAD)

Keywords

• European artisanal cheeses
• Specialty dairy distribution
• Gourmet cheese wholesale
• Professional cheese supply
• Hospitality food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese and Dairy Distribution: Iberconseil generates revenue through the distribution and sale of European artisanal and gourmet cheeses, butters, creams, yogurts, desserts, and professional materials to B2B customers including hospitality professionals, restaurants, distributors, and stores.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Iberconseil distributes European artisanal and gourmet cheeses, butters, creams, yogurts, desserts, charcuterie specialties, and professional kitchen tools (cutting implements and presentation utensils) to B2B customers in the hospitality, food service, distribution, and specialty retail sectors. Products are organized across curated lines including Quesos Gourmet, Quesos Clásicos, and Quesos Hostelería, with a focus on DOP/IGP-certified offerings sourced from European cheesemakers. Supporting offerings include client-exclusive catalogs and publications and educational content on cheese culture, cuts, recipes, and catering applications.

Product overview

Iberconseil is a European cheese and dairy specialty distributor offering a portfolio of products organized into three main cheese categories (Quesos Gourmet, Quesos Clásicos, and Quesos Hostelería), complemented by butters and creams (Mantequillas y Natas), yogurts and desserts (Yogures y Postres), charcuterie and specialty items (Otras especialidades), and professional kitchen equipment (Material Profesional). The company primarily serves professionals in the hospitality and food service sectors, as well as distributors and retailers, with artisanal and international cheese varieties from across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quesos Gourmet (Gourmet Cheeses) Exclusive selection of artisanal cheeses made with high-quality ingredients, offering unique flavor experiences for discerning customers. Targeted at chefs, restaurants, hotels, and gourmet retailers seeking premium European cheeses.
• Quesos Clásicos (Classic Cheeses) Traditional cheese varieties that have endured over time, offering authentic flavors suited for everyday use. Targeted at hospitality and retail customers seeking consistent, classic European cheeses.
• Quesos Hostelería (Hospitality Cheeses) Cheese varieties specifically designed for the hospitality and restaurant sector, offering quality, versatility, and suitable formats/presentation to meet the needs of chefs and restaurants.
• Mantequillas y Natas (Butters and Creams) High-quality European butters and creams for tasting or cooking, distributed to hospitality professionals, retailers, and food service customers.
• Yogures y Postres (Yogurts and Desserts) Desserts such as Tiramisu and crepes, alongside creamy yogurts, distributed to hospitality and retail customers.
• Otras especialidades (Other Specialties) Selection of charcuterie and pâtés in different formats, distributed to hospitality professionals and specialty retailers.
• Material Profesional (Professional Materials) Professional cutting tools, presentation utensils, and other equipment for the hospitality and restaurant sector.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Dairy VenturescoreOthersIberconseil is part of Global Dairy Ventures, a Certified B Corporation group. This partnership provides the company with a framework for sustainable and ethical business practices, demonstrating commitment to social and environmental responsibility in the dairy industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative distributing cheese, butter and yogurt across retail and foodservice. Overlaps Iberconseil on dairy assortment and European B2B channels, although Arla focuses on volume dairy rather than niche specialty cheese.
• Lactalis Iberia: Spanish arm of Lactalis, the world's largest dairy company, distributing cheeses and dairy ingredients across retail and foodservice in Spain — overlaps Iberconseil on cheese and dairy B2B distribution, but at much greater scale and with a broader, less specialty positioning.
• Bel Group: Global cheese and healthy-snack group (Leerdammer, Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri) with significant Spanish foodservice and retail presence. Comparable as a broad cheese incumbent with overlapping B2B distribution and cheese-range breadth.

Direct peers

• Maheso: Spanish foodservice specialist producing and distributing frozen and chilled products (including desserts) to hospitality. Comparable to Iberconseil on B2B foodservice distribution and on the dessert/adjacent-dairy segments of Iberconseil's catalog.
• Disal: Spain-headquartered foodservice distributor covering dairy, cheese and specialty ingredients to restaurants and hotels. Direct peer on B2B hospitality distribution model, multi-category portfolio and Spain-centric coverage.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: French specialty cheese major serving European foodservice and retailers through branded and private-label programs. Highly comparable to Iberconseil given its specialty cheese focus, DOP-style heritage portfolio and foodservice channel presence across Europe.
• Bongrain (Savencia Spain): Spanish operation of Savencia's specialty cheese business, distributing heritage and branded cheeses to retail and foodservice. Closely comparable to Iberconseil on specialty cheese assortment and Spanish/European B2B channel.
• Lácteas García Baquero: Spanish Manchego and specialty cheese manufacturer/distributor with a heritage DOP portfolio. Directly comparable to Iberconseil on Spanish-origin specialty cheese and B2B foodservice distribution.

Emerging players

• Quesería La Antigua de Fuentesaúco: Spanish DOP cheese producer (Zamorano) increasingly serving hospitality and gourmet channels. Comparable to Iberconseil on artisanal Spanish cheese positioning with deep origin credentials, though operating at producer rather than distributor level.

Regional players

• Grupo IFA: Spanish foodservice distributor serving restaurants, hotels and caterers with multi-category inventory. Comparable on B2B hospitality distribution mechanics, but IFA's portfolio is broader and less cheese-specialized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/PLPbKoDM43Y8VEjjgstNuyEopjeBLZNw0h
• Facebookfacebook.com/Iberconseil.spain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iberconseil

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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