What Avicon does

Avicon (legal name: Cooperativa Ganadera AVICON, Sociedad Cooperativa de Castilla La Mancha) is a privately held livestock cooperative founded in 1964 in Consuegra, Toledo, Spain. Originally established by six farmers as Cooperativa Avícola de Consuegra, the entity has evolved into a multi-species animal feed manufacturer serving 1,000+ members and customers across Spanish autonomous communities. Avicon operates independent production lines that transform raw materials into specialized compound feeds across ten animal categories — poultry, cattle (including fighting bulls), swine (Iberian and white), sheep and goats (including Manchega dairy), equine, rabbits, game birds, snails, and pets — with formulations differentiated by production phase (pre-starter, starter, growth, finishing, maintenance) and physical format (granules, crumbs, flakes, blocks).

The cooperative's revenue model is multi-stream: primary income derives from one-time feed product sales distributed through owned transport fleet, two physical retail locations (Consuegra HQ and Albacete), an e-commerce platform (avicontienda.com), and regional distributor partnerships. Ancillary revenue is generated through veterinary and nutritional services, technical and administrative advisory, water and feed laboratory analyses, an agricultural pharmacy product catalog, and a newly launched truck cleaning and biosecurity center in Consuegra. The cooperative distributes under sub-brands Avican, Paladar, and Avicat for the pet food segment, and operates a member-exclusive mobile application for real-time consumption data, delivery notes, and invoice access.

Avicon's go-to-market combines direct field sales (a commercial department visiting farms for personalized advisory) with direct-to-consumer channels (e-commerce, physical stores) under a cooperative membership model. The organization maintains no external investors, parent company, or external equity structures; members are both owners and customers. Governance is exercised through cooperative democratic principles, with Mario serving as president as of 2026. Geographic operations span Castilla-La Mancha as the core market and nationwide Spain for feed distribution.

Name

Avicon

Legal name

Cooperativa Ganadera AVICON, Sociedad Cooperativa de Castilla La Mancha

Website

https://cooperativaavicon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Avicon is a Spanish livestock cooperative founded in 1964, manufacturing specialized compound animal feeds across 10 species and serving 1,000+ farmer members through direct distribution, retail, e-commerce, and integrated veterinary and biosecurity services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Feed Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biosecurity, Sanitation & Pest Control Services for Animal Facilities (AFAEALAI), Livestock Health & Welfare Support Services (Vaccination Clinics, Biosecurity Implementation) (AFACAEAK)

Keywords

• Compound animal feed
• Livestock nutrition products
• Cooperative feed manufacturing
• Veterinary services
• Pet food brands

Headquarters

HQ city

Consuegra

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Feed Sales: AVICON generates primary revenue through manufacturing and selling compound feeds and specialized nutritional products for various livestock species including poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, game animals, snails, and pets. Products are sold through their own distribution network and transport fleet.
2. Agricultural Pharmacy Products: Extended catalog of veterinary and agricultural pharmaceutical products with competitive prices and special conditions for members, including order-based services to ensure availability.
3. Veterinary and Technical Services: Professional services including veterinary care, technical and administrative advice, laboratory analyses for water and feed quality, and transportation logistics.
4. Biosecurity Services: Upcoming truck cleaning and disinfection center in Consuegra providing biosecurity services to transport operators, issuing certificates attesting to vehicle sanitization processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Avicon is a livestock cooperative that manufactures compound animal feed products across ten animal categories (poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, horses, rabbits, game animals, snails, and pets) using independent production lines with full process supervision from raw material intake to delivery. It complements feed manufacturing with ancillary paid services including veterinary care, agricultural pharmacy, laboratory analytics, professional transport, technical and administrative advisory, and a biosecurity truck cleaning and disinfection center in Consuegra. Distribution is conducted through the cooperative's own specialized fleet, two physical retail stores, and the avicontienda.com e-commerce platform, serving more than 1,000 members and clients across Spain.

Product overview

Avicon is a livestock cooperative and animal feed manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized feed products across 10 animal categories: poultry (Avicultura), bovine (Bovino), porcine (Porcino - both Iberian and White varieties), sheep and goat (Ovino y Caprino), equine, rabbit (Cunicultura), game (Cinegética), snail farming (Helicicultura), pets (Mascotas with Avican and Paladar brands), and Unifeed mixed rations. The product portfolio includes complete feed lines for each species covering all life stages from pre-starter to maintenance, with dedicated formulations for dairy, meat, and breeding animals. Beyond feed manufacturing, the cooperative provides ancillary services including veterinary and nutritional advisory, pharmaceutical supplies, laboratory analysis, professional transport, commercial department support, and a biosecurity-focused truck cleaning and disinfection center. The product range serves both member farmers and external customers across Spain through physical stores and an online shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avican: Dog and cat food brand including Alta Energía, Menú Especial, Cachorros, and Mix product lines
• Paladar
• Avicat

Products and services

• Piensos Avicultura Specialized compound feed for poultry flocks including laying hens, broilers, ostriches, and game birds, with formulations differentiated across starter, growth, and maintenance life stages. Targeted at commercial poultry farmers across Spain.
• Piensos Bovino Complete compound feed range for cattle operations covering dairy cows, beef cattle, fighting bulls, replacement heifers, and calves at varying growth stages. Targeted at dairy, beef, and bull-breeding farmers.
• Piensos Porcino Specialized compound feeds for both Iberian and white pig breeds covering the full production cycle from pre-starter and starter through growth, finishing, gestation, and lactation stages. Targeted at swine producers across both acorn-fed and conventional pork supply chains.
• Piensos Ovino y Caprino Feed formulations for sheep and goats covering dairy ewes, dairy goats, gestating animals, lambs, kids, and toxemia prevention. Includes high-efficiency protein concentrates with protected amino acids and rumen-stabilizing additives for cheese-yield improvement. Targeted at dairy and meat sheep and goat producers, including IGP Cordero Manchego and Queso Manchego operations.
• Mezclas Unifeed Complete mixed rations (TMR) combining forages, concentrates, and supplements in balanced proportions to support optimal rumen function and animal performance. Targeted at ruminant livestock farmers seeking ready-to-feed total mixed rations.
• Piensos Equino Compound feed formulations designed for horses across different physiological states and activity levels. Targeted at equestrian operations and individual horse owners.
• Piensos Cunicultura Specialized compound feed for rabbit production covering breeding and fattening stages. Targeted at commercial rabbit farmers.
• Piensos Cinegética Compound feed products designed for game animal production and management. Targeted at hunting estates and game bird breeding operations.
• Pienso para Caracol (Helicicultura) Specialized compound feed for commercial snail farming (heliciculture) operations, supporting snail growth and reproduction cycles. Targeted at snail farmers engaged in commercial heliciculture.
• Avican (Pet Food - Dogs) Premium dog food brand including Alta Energía, Menú Especial, Cachorros, and Mix formulations in 20kg bags for dogs at various life stages. Targeted at Spanish pet owners via retail and online channels.
• Paladar (Pet Food - Dogs and Cats) Premium pet food brand offering lamb, chicken, salmon, and rice recipes for puppies and adult dogs, plus salmon and rice formulations for cats. Targeted at Spanish pet owners seeking premium nutrition.
• Avicat (Pet Food - Cats) Complete cat food formulation in 20kg bags for adult cats. Targeted at Spanish cat owners via retail and online channels.
• Agricultural Pharmacy (Farmacia) Extended catalog of veterinary and agricultural pharmaceutical products offered with competitive prices and special conditions for cooperative members, including an order-based prescription service to ensure availability. Targeted at livestock farmers and cooperative members.
• Servicio Veterinario y Nutrición Professional veterinary service delivered by qualified veterinarians providing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in livestock operations. Targeted at livestock farmers and cooperative members.
• Laboratorio y Analíticas Laboratory analysis service for water and feed quality, ensuring safety and composition of essential resources in livestock operations. Targeted at livestock farmers and cooperative members.
• Transporte Profesional Specialized truck fleet service for compound feed distribution throughout Spain, ensuring products arrive in optimal freshness and quality conditions. Targeted at livestock farmers and cooperative members across Spain.
• Centro de Limpieza y Desinfección de Camiones Biosecurity truck washing and disinfection center located in Consuegra, issuing certificates attesting to vehicle sanitization for livestock transport operators. Targeted at livestock transport operators serving farms in the region.
• Asesoramiento Técnico y Administrativo Technical and administrative advisory service that helps members and clients with administrative procedures and provides personalized support to optimize farm performance. Targeted at livestock farmers and cooperative members.

Quantifiable outcome

• In dairy sheep operations using protein concentrates and optimized formulations, improvements exceeding one point in total cheese yield have been recorded.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ANDOS SUMINISTROSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 April 2026ANDOS SUMINISTROS is AVICON's regional distributor in Pozoblanco, located at Avenida Matadero, 19, Villanueva de Córdoba. They shared a stand with AVICON during the 4-day Pozoblanco Agricultural Fair 2026.
• MAYFRAminorOthersMAYFRA is a collaborating supplier offering a wide selection of spare parts for all types of milking parlors. AVICON offers MAYFRA products to members through their store, with representative Tomás Díaz-Cordovés (phone: 695 200 250) providing personalized service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• COPISO: Soria-based livestock cooperative offering compound feeds, veterinary services, and agricultural supplies — directly comparable multi-service cooperative model serving Spanish livestock farmers.
• Arento: Aragonese agricultural cooperative with compound feed manufacturing and member services — comparable cooperative structure, multi-species feed portfolio, and rural Spanish member base.
• Piensos del Segre: Catalonia-based compound feed manufacturer producing species-specific feeds for poultry, swine, and ruminants — comparable mid-sized Spanish feed manufacturer competing in similar livestock segments.
• Coren: Galician agricultural cooperative and one of Spain's largest integrated livestock groups; produces compound feed for its own poultry, swine, and cattle operations with a comparable member-owned cooperative structure.
• Grupo AN: Navarra-based agricultural cooperative with extensive feed manufacturing, agronomy, and member services — directly comparable in cooperative structure, multi-species feed portfolio, and Spanish regional focus.

Broad incumbents

• Nanta (Nutreco): Leading Spanish compound feed manufacturer and Nutreco subsidiary; competes head-to-head with AVICON across poultry, swine, and ruminant feed lines, but operates at significantly larger scale and with broader international parent backing.
• Cargill Animal Nutrition Spain: Global agribusiness with significant compound feed presence in Spain; competes with AVICON across species with deeper formulation R&D, broader ingredient sourcing, and multinational scale.
• De Heus Iberia: Dutch-owned international feed manufacturer with Spanish operations; targets the same poultry, swine, and ruminant customers as AVICON with global formulation know-how and capital backing.

Regional players

• Grupo Empresarial Cefusa: Murcia-based integrated pig and cattle producer with its own feed manufacturing — comparable vertically integrated livestock-feed model in a different Spanish region.

Others

• ICL Specialty Fertilizers / Laboratorios Hipra: Animal health and veterinary products company serving the Spanish livestock sector; comparable as an ecosystem participant whose veterinary and biosecurity offerings intersect with AVICON's ancillary services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cooperativaavicon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cooperativa-avicon
• Instagraminstagram.com/cooperativaavicon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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