What Salysol does

Salysol (legal name: Sal y Sol, S.A.) is a Seville, Spain-based manufacturer and distributor of vacuum-packed dried nuts and snacks, founded in 1983 by Manuel Gallego. The company produces nine distinct product lines, including MiniBar, Nature, Gourmet, Media, King Size, Retail, Glass, Plus, and point-of-sale displays, spanning peanuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, cocktail mixes, olives, jelly candies, chocolate-covered nuts, and chewing gum, all packaged in proprietary vacuum-sealed metal tins that guarantee a 3-year shelf life without refrigeration. Approximately 70% of its assortment and 100% of dried nut processing is produced in-house at its 12,000 m² facility in Alcalá de Guadaira, Seville.

The company's revenue model is built on B2B wholesale distribution through four primary channels: an installed base of approximately 250,000 mechanical vending machines worldwide (designed in-house by the founder), hotel minibar supply across international chains, gas station and kiosk vending, and since 2020, a Retail line of wider 250g tins distributed through supermarkets. A direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel operates within Spain with a 25-euro free-shipping threshold. Salysol exports to over 70 countries across five continents, with approximately 80% of revenue generated in international markets, and maintains IFS Food, Halal, and Kosher certifications to access institutional and regulated buyers.

Name

Salysol

Legal name

Sal y Sol, S.A.

Website

https://salysol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Salysol is a Seville-based manufacturer founded in 1983 that produces vacuum-packed dried nuts and snacks in metal tins with a 3-year shelf life, distributing through vending machines, hotel minibars, supermarkets, and e-commerce to over 70 countries, with 80% of revenue from international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevilla

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Wholesale: SALYSOL sells its vacuum-packed snacks and dried nuts to B2B customers including hotel chains (minibars), gas stations, vending machine operators, bars, pubs, and retailers.
2. Direct E-commerce Sales: The company operates an online store selling products directly to consumers, with order minimums of 25€ and free shipping on the Spanish peninsula and Balearic Islands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Salysol produces and distributes vacuum-packed nuts and snacks (peanuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, walnuts, cocktail mixes, olives, jelly candies, pretzels, and chocolate-covered nuts) in metal tins to hotels (minibars), bars, pubs, vending machine operators, gas stations, and supermarkets in more than 70 countries. The company's core differentiator is vacuum packaging in metal containers that guarantees up to 3 years of shelf life without refrigeration, alongside the manufacture of its own mechanical vending machines used in hospitality venues.

Product overview

Salysol is a Spanish dried nuts and snacks company founded in 1983, specializing in vacuum-packed products with up to 3-year shelf life. The company operates multiple product lines: MiniBar (vending/hospitality), Nature (100% natural), Gourmet (premium), Media (medium format), King Size (large format), Retail (supermarket), Glass (glass packaging), and Plus (standard snacks). Products include peanuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, cocktail mixes, jelly candies, olives, pretzels, giant corn, and chocolate-covered nuts. The company also manufactures iconic vending machines and distributes globally to 70+ countries. Distribution channels include vending machines, hotels, gas stations, supermarkets, and direct-to-consumer online sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Línea MiniBar (MiniBar Line) Small-format vacuum-packed snack line with compact metal tins designed to fit standard vending machine slots. Intended for hotels, bars, vending operators, and hospitality venues serving single-serving portions.
• Línea Nature (Nature Line) 100% natural snacks line with no additives, no preservatives, and no added salt. Targets health-conscious consumers while preserving nutritional properties through vacuum packaging.
• Línea Gourmet (Gourmet Line) Premium quality line featuring high-end nuts and cocktail mixes such as walnuts, chocolate-covered almonds, pistachios, Marcona almonds, and cashews.
• Línea Media (Medium Line) Medium-format snack line with tin sizes between MiniBar and King Size. Includes salted peanuts, honey and salt peanuts, cashew-peanut mix, cocktail, spicy cocktail, roasted almonds, pistachios, BBQ giant corn, jelly candy, and vending-compatible formats.
• Línea King Size (King Size Line) Large-format line with oversized tins for extended consumption occasions. Includes olives, almonds, chili peanuts, roasted almonds, cashews, pistachios, salted peanuts, cocktail, sweet roasted almonds, jelly candy, giant corn, and special cocktail mixes.
• Línea Retail (Retail Line) Supermarket-focused line with wider 99mm tins at 250g capacity, vacuum-packed with a reusable plastic lid. Comes with custom cardboard display stands for visual merchandising in modern retail environments.
• Línea Glass (Glass Line) Snack products packaged in glass containers, including giant BBQ corn, cashews, cocktail mix, fried almonds, pistachios, salted peanuts, jelly candies, natural cocktail, and chocolate peanuts.
• Línea Plus (Plus Line) Standard snacks line with salted peanuts, peanuts with skin, BBQ peanuts, garapiñados (candied peanuts), tex-mex sunflower seeds, tex-mex peanuts, cocktail mix, spicy cocktail mix, jelly candies, and pretzel balls.
• Vending Machines & Stands Iconic mechanical vending machines originally designed by founder Manuel Gallego, with mechanical operation (no electronic components) and support stands for placement in bars, gas stations, kiosks, and hospitality venues.
• Expositores/Displays (Point-of-Sale Displays) Point-of-sale display stands and merchandising fixtures for retail and hospitality, including carton displays (6, 12, and 24 tins), metal displays (30, 60, and 68 tins), and round metal stands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year shelf life guaranteed through vacuum packaging
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)coreOthers · 1 January 2022SALYSOL received ERDF funding for technology innovation projects including social media dynamization and website development through the TICCámaras program of the Seville Chamber of Commerce.
• Cámara de Comercio de Sevilla (TICCámaras Program)minorOthers · 1 January 2022TICCámaras program supporting SMEs with technology adoption. SALYSOL received support for website and social media implementation in 2022.
• Halal Certification BodiesminorOthersSALYSOL maintains Halal certification for products sold in Muslim-majority countries, part of their quality and food safety policy.
• Kosher Certification BodiesminorOthersSALYSOL maintains Kosher certification as part of their quality and food safety policy for international market access.
• IFS (International Featured Standards)coreOthersIFS Food certification demonstrates compliance with food safety and quality standards, mentioned on company website footer.
• Extenda - Agencia Andaluza de Promoción ExteriorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSALYSOL participated in a digital trade mission to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Central Asia with Extenda, supporting their international expansion.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blue Diamond Growers: Blue Diamond Growers is a US almond grower cooperative producing branded and private-label nut snacks globally. Comparable to Salysol as a packaged nuts/snacks manufacturer with retail and foodservice distribution.
• Borges: Borges is a Spanish family-owned manufacturer of nuts, dried fruits, and snacks with global distribution. Directly comparable to Salysol as a Spanish-origin nuts/snacks producer selling through retail, HoReCa, and export channels.
• Wonderful Pistachios: Wonderful Pistachios is a leading branded pistachio company with global retail distribution and premium positioning. Comparable to Salysol's premium pistachio and nut SKUs in the Gourmet line and similar shelf-stable packaged-nut format.
• John B. Sanfilippo & Son: John B. Sanfilippo & Son is a US nut snacks manufacturer selling branded and private-label products to retail, foodservice, and industrial channels. Comparable to Salysol as a packaged nuts/snacks producer with multi-channel distribution.
• Frit Ravich: Frit Ravich is a Spanish family-owned snacks company producing nuts, chips, and savory snacks for retail and HoReCa channels. Directly comparable to Salysol's nuts-and-snacks portfolio and similar channel mix in Spain and international markets.
• Importaco: Importaco is a Spanish food group specializing in nuts, dried fruits, and snacks under private-label and own brands. Directly comparable as a Spanish nuts/snacks manufacturer with strong export presence across Europe and MENA.

Broad incumbents

• Olam Food Ingredients: Olam Food Ingredients is a global B2B supplier of nuts, dairy, and cocoa ingredients serving snack manufacturers and foodservice. Comparable to Salysol's nuts business as a vertically integrated supplier/processor operating at much larger scale.
• Intersnack: Intersnack is a large European private-equity-backed snacks group producing nuts, savory snacks, and chips across multiple brands and geographies. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the European nuts/snacks category competing for shelf and HoReCa buyers.
• Planters (Kraft Heinz): Planters is a major US nut snacks brand owned by Kraft Heinz with global distribution. Comparable as a broad incumbent in packaged nuts/snacks competing across retail and HoReCa channels.
• PepsiCo (Frito-Lay): PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division is the largest global salty-snack manufacturer with extensive vending, retail, and HoReCa distribution. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the overall snacks category with adjacent packaged nut and vending exposure.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/salysol
• Facebookfacebook.com/SalysolOficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salysol

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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