Salica Industria Alimentaria

What Salica Industria Alimentaria does

Salica Industria Alimentaria is a Spanish tuna processing company founded in 1990 from the merger of two family-run Bermeo canneries (Campos and Astorquiza), giving it a stated heritage of over 100 years of combined experience in fish canning. It operates a vertically integrated production model spanning three plants: the Bermeo (Bizkaia) headquarters and primary canned tuna facility, the 6,000 m2 Salica Alimentos Congelados frozen-products plant in La Puebla del Caramiñal (A Coruña, Galicia, inaugurated 2004), and Salica del Ecuador in Posorja-Guayas, a logistics base with its own port near Western Pacific fishing grounds that has progressively added pre-cooked loins (2004), canning (2005), raw frozen loins (2009), expanded formats (2013), and pouches (2016). The product portfolio covers canned tuna (brands Campos and Bachi for retail; AIKO and ASTOR for food service), frozen tuna products (loins, steaks, chunks, burgers, en papillote meals), and specialty seafood (Cantabrian anchovies, Mediterranean mussels, smoked tuna, sardines, salads), all backed by a catch-to-consumer traceability system and an extensive certification stack (BRC, IFS, MSC, Pole & Line, FAD Free, APR/AENOR, ISO 14001, EMAS, SMETA, BSCI, BASC).

The business is exclusively B2B. Salica generates revenue through direct supply to leading European and American retail chains (under its own brands and private label), contract private-label manufacturing for global distributors and importers, and wholesale supply to HORECA operators via food-service packaging (1kg–2.4kg cans, 0.5–7kg pouches). Customer segments are horizontal — retail, private label, and food service — each with its own SKU and packaging format, all fed by the same raw material and plant base. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is split between European markets served from Spain and American markets served from Ecuador, with no direct-to-consumer marketing motion described; brand promotion runs through the corporate website, downloadable product and sustainability collateral, and the online traceability tool. The company is a member of the Albacora Group tuna producer conglomerate and operates as a private Spanish S.A. with no stock-exchange listing.

Name

Salica Industria Alimentaria

Legal name

SALICA INDUSTRIA ALIMENTARIA, S.A.

Website

https://salica.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Salica Industria Alimentaria is a Spanish tuna processor operating three plants in Spain and Ecuador, supplying global retail chains and HORECA operators under its own brands (Campos, Bachi, AIKO, ASTOR) and through private-label manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Canned and frozen tuna seafood processing

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

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PRIMARYAFAKACAD

Canned Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Canned, Frozen & Preserved Foods Manufacturing

SECONDARYAFANALAG

Canned & Shelf-Stable Seafood (Tuna, Sardines, Salmon, Retort Pouches)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Value-Added Seafood Products (Fillets, Ready-to-Eat)

SECONDARYAFANALAA

Fresh & Frozen Seafood Fillets (Portioned, Skinless/Boneless)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Value-Added Seafood Products (Fillets, Ready-to-Eat)

SECONDARYAFANAFAD

Chilled/Refrigerated Prepared Meat & Seafood Meals

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Value-Added Prepared Meat & Seafood Meals (Ready-to-Eat/Heat)

SECONDARYAFANALAC

Ready-to-Eat Seafood (Cooked Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Surimi)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Value-Added Seafood Products (Fillets, Ready-to-Eat)

SECONDARYAFANADAF

Smoked, Cured & Salted Seafood (Lox, Kippers, Bacalao)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Seafood Processing (Finfish & Shellfish; Wild-Caught & Aquaculture)

Keywords

• Canned tuna processing
• Frozen seafood manufacturing
• Private label tuna
• Sustainable tuna sourcing
• Seafood supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Bermeo

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Salica Industria Alimentaria is a tuna-focused seafood manufacturer that produces canned and frozen tuna products (steaks, loins, chunks, ready meals) under its own retail brands CAMPOS and BACHI, food-service brands AIKO and ASTOR, and via private-label/oEM for global retailers and distributors. It operates three BRC/IFS-certified plants in Bermeo and Galicia (Spain) and Posorja (Ecuador), with full catch-to-consumer traceability and sustainable-fishing certifications (MSC, APR, Pole & Line, FAD Free).

Product overview

Salica Industria Alimentaria is a tuna processing company with a fully integrated supply chain from catch to consumer. The company operates three manufacturing plants in Spain, Ecuador and Galicia. Its product portfolio centers on canned tuna (under CAMPOS and BACHI brands for retail, AIKO and ASTOR for food service) and frozen tuna products (steaks, dice, fillets, en papillote meals for retail; loins, chunks, burgers for food service). The company also produces private-label products for global retailers and distributors, and offers specialty products like anchovies, mussels, smoked tuna and sardines. All products are traceable to fishing vessel and date, with MSC, Pole & Line, FAD Free, and APR certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAMPOS: Consumer brand for canned tuna products (steaks, loins, chunks) in retail packaging (80g to 1kg cans, 100-970ml jars, 500g-1kg pouches), also available in food service formats
• BACHI
• AIKO
• ASTOR

Products and services

• CAMPOS Canned Tuna Canned tuna products under the CAMPOS consumer brand — tuna steaks, loins, and chunks in olive oil, sunflower oil, brine, marinade, or tomato sauce — supplied in retail pack formats from 80g to 1kg cans, 100–970ml jars, and 500g–1kg pouches. Sold to retail chains and distributors that stock branded shelf-stable tuna.
• BACHI Canned Tuna Canned tuna products under the BACHI brand targeting retail and food-service markets, with species including skipjack, yellowfin, big eye, and albacore, available in multiple packaging formats. Distributed through retailers and HORECA channels.
• Frozen Tuna Products Comprehensive range of frozen tuna products including steaks, dice, breaded fillets, and tuna en papillote with pasta, vegetables, or rice for retail; and loins, half loins, chunks, steaks, cubes, belly, and tuna burgers for food service. Sold to retailers and HORECA operators under BACHI/AIKO/ASTOR and private label.
• AIKO Food-Service Tuna Food-service brand of canned tuna products from Salica, including 1kg to 2.4kg cans and skipjack or yellowfin pouches in various sizes and oil types, targeted at hotels, restaurants, and catering operators.
• ASTOR Food-Service Tuna Food-service brand of Salica canned tuna products targeted at hotels, restaurants, and catering channels, supplied in food-service packaging formats.
• Distributor / Private-Label Tuna Manufacturing Private-label / OEM manufacturing of the full range of canned and frozen tuna for retail chains, distributors, and importers worldwide, with customized product specifications and packaging per buyer requirement.
• Specialty Seafood (Europe): Cantabrian Anchovies and Mediterranean Mussels Specialty seafood products sold by Salica in European markets, including Cantabrian anchovies and Mediterranean mussels.
• Specialty Seafood (Americas): Smoked Tuna, Sardines, and Salads Specialty seafood products commercialized in American markets by Salica del Ecuador, including smoked tuna, sardines, and salads.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalica participates in ISSF, launched in 2009 by acclaimed scientists, industry leaders, and environmental advocates to promote sustainable tuna fisheries globally. Salica adopts ISSF commitments for fishing sustainability and complies with all norms required to guarantee continuity of marine species.
• Bermeo Tuna World Capital (BTWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTWC promotes global sustainable management of tuna as a natural resource from scientific knowledge and leadership in good practices. Salica is headquartered in Bermeo, the Basque fishing town that is the world capital of tuna.
• Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSC works with fisheries, scientists, and industry to ensure fishing is sustainable in oceans and makes it easy to find and buy certified sustainable seafood. Salica holds MSC certification for its tuna products.
• AENOR (Atún de Pesca Responsable - APR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAENOR's Responsible Fishing Tuna (APR) certification contributes to sustainable capture of tuna species, protecting seas and ensuring adequate working conditions for fishermen. AENOR's Chain of Custody certification allows consumers to identify responsibly caught tuna through the 'AENOR Responsible Fishing Tuna' label.
• Lantegi BatuakminorOthersSalica Industria Alimentaria collaborates stably with Lantegi Batuak, an organization focused on the inclusion of people with disabilities in the labor market.
• Banco de Alimentos de BizkaiaminorOthersSalica collaborates with Banco de Alimentos de Bizkaia, focused on the recovery and distribution of food among disadvantaged population groups in Bizkaia.
• Ecuadorian Olympic Committee (Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano)minorOthersSalica del Ecuador recently signed a collaboration agreement with the Ecuadorian Olympic Committee.
• Consellería de Cultura, Educación y Ordenación Universitaria (Galicia)minorOthersSalica Alimentos Congelados collaborates with the Galicia Regional Government Education Ministry on launching the first food industry professional training cycle in dual vocational training modality.
• Galician non-profit foundationsminorOthersSalica Alimentos Congelados collaborates with non-profit foundations that help the most disadvantaged people in Galicia.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jealsa: Galician-based Spanish tuna canner producing canned and frozen tuna under its own brands and private label. Highly comparable to Salica given overlapping geography, similar raw material sourcing, and matching multi-format product portfolio.
• Conservas Garavilla: Basque-origin canned fish company (Isabel brand) producing canned tuna, sardines, mackerel and anchovies. Direct competitor to Salica in Spanish retail and HORECA, with overlapping heritage and product range.
• Grupo Calvo: Spanish tuna canner headquartered in Galicia with branded (Calvo, Nostromo) and private label canned tuna products. Comparable to Salica in species mix, packaging formats, and Iberian distribution footprint.
• Frinsa del Noroeste: Spanish seafood processor and canner based in Galicia, with strong presence in canned tuna, sardines, mackerel and private label production. Direct competitor to Salica in Iberian retail and European private label channels.

Broad incumbents

• Bumble Bee Seafoods: Major US canned tuna brand with retail and food service presence. Comparable to Salica as a canned tuna specialist serving American markets, though US-centric in distribution.
• Bolton Group: Italian family-owned food conglomerate owning the Rio Mare canned tuna brand and other seafood lines. Comparable to Salica as a branded canned tuna peer focused on European retail and HORECA channels.
• Grupo Pescanova: Spanish seafood conglomerate with integrated fishing, aquaculture and processing operations across multiple species including tuna. Comparable to Salica as a Spanish-headquartered seafood processor with global distribution, though more diversified across species and value chain stages.
• Thai Union Group: World's largest canned tuna producer (Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire brands) with vertically integrated fleet and global distribution. Comparable to Salica in product category, though materially larger and more globally diversified.
• StarKist: US-headquartered canned tuna and seafood brand with leading North American market share. Comparable to Salica as a category-defining canned tuna brand with pouched and canned formats.

Emerging players

• Century Pacific Food: Philippine-based branded canned seafood company producing tuna, sardines, and mackerel for domestic and export markets. Comparable to Salica in private label tuna manufacturing and multi-format capabilities, with focus on Asian and export channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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