Casa Westfalia

What Casa Westfalia does

Casa Westfalia S.A.U. is a Spanish specialty food importer and distributor headquartered in Vulpellac, Girona, serving retail/supermarket chains, Horeca establishments, and traditional distributors across the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Andorra, and Portugal. The company distributes more than 200 brands and 1,000 articles sourced from approximately 140 suppliers across 11 countries, moving roughly 3.2 million kg of product annually to more than 5,000 customers. Beyond pure distribution, Casa Westfalia produces three proprietary brands: the Casa Westfalia label (meat products, charcuterie, salmon), Kesner (premium European cheeses), and Platónicos (ultra-frozen quick-regeneration dishes for the Horeca channel with over 150 SKUs).

The business model is B2B distribution with transaction-based revenue. The company operates a sales-led go-to-market motion via a network of specialist commercial agents and product advisors, augmented by channel partnerships with retail chains, specialized stores, Horeca venues, and other distributors. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management, GDPR-compliant, and has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German multinational Wernsing Food Family since 2016, which provides access to a pan-European supplier network spanning eight countries. There are no proprietary technology platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or software products; the underlying technology stack is traditional food import, cold-chain logistics, and category management.

Founded as Mas Palau Digosa in 1972 (with commercial operations as Casa Westfalia from 1980), the company entered major national retailers El Corte Inglés, Pryca, and Alcampo in 1990, expanded nationally through the 1990s, inaugurated the Vulpellac facility in 1997 (expanded in 2004), was acquired by Wernsing Food Family in 2016, and refreshed its brand identity and website in 2022. Recent strategic activity has emphasized plant-based and vegan category expansion through partnerships with Pierre Martinet, MAYONEUR, and Heura.

Name

Casa Westfalia

Legal name

Casa Westfalia S.A.U.

Website

https://casawestfalia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Casa Westfalia is a Spanish specialty food importer and distributor serving retail, Horeca, and traditional distribution channels across Iberia, the Balearic and Canary Islands, Andorra, and Portugal, distributing 200+ brands and producing three own brands in meat, cheese, and ultra-frozen Horeca products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Distribution

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ethnic & international prepared meals manufacturing (AFAKAHAG)

Keywords

• European food distribution
• Specialty food import
• Horeca food supply
• Private label foods
• Frozen food products

Headquarters

HQ city

Girona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution and Import of European Food Products: Casa Westfalia generates revenue through the import and distribution of European specialty food products to retail and Horeca channels across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. The company distributes more than 200 brands and 1,000 articles, handling approximately 3.2 million kg annually.
2. Private Label Products: The company produces and sells its own branded products under Casa Westfalia, Kesner (cheeses), and Platóricos (ultra-frozen products) brands, providing additional revenue through product sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Casa Westfalia is a Spanish importer and distributor of European specialty food products serving retail chains and the Horeca (hotel, restaurant, catering) channel across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. The company distributes more than 200 brands and 1,000 articles from 140 suppliers across 11 countries, handling approximately 3.2 million kg annually, and also produces its own private-label brands (Casa Westfalia meat products, Kesner cheeses, and Platóricos ultra-frozen ready-to-regenerate dishes).

Product overview

Casa Westfalia is a specialty food importer and distributor of national and European food products with high quality standards for retail and HORECA channels. The company operates as both a distributor of over 200 European brands and a producer of three proprietary brands: Casa Westfalia (specializing in meat products like sausages, burgers, sliced meats, and charcuterie), Kesner (premium European cheeses), and Platóricos (ultra-frozen quick-regeneration dishes for HORECA). Their integrated logistics service enables efficient distribution throughout the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Andorra, and Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa Westfalia: Main brand for selected food products including meat products (sausages, hamburgers, meatballs, sliced meats, charcuterie), convenience products, and fish like salmon
• Kesner
• Platóricos

Products and services

• Casa Westfalia (Own Brand)
• Kesner (Own Brand) A range of European cheeses from Casa Westfalia, featuring prestigious European cheeses presented as a gastronomic tour through the history of European cheese recipes.
• Platóricos (Own Brand) A range of ultra-frozen quick-regeneration products for the Horeca kitchen, focused on guaranteeing best quality and maximum flavor with more than 150 dishes available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.2 million kg distributed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pierre MartinetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Casa Westfalia is the official distributor of Pierre Martinet vegan salads and products in Spain. Pierre Martinet is known for high-quality specialty food products.
• MAYONEURminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Casa Westfalia distributes MAYONEUR sauces, including new plant-based, halal products that are gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free and GMO-free (Sriracha, Wasabi, Katjang varieties).
• Airas MonizminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCasa Westfalia distributes the award-winning Savel blue cheese from Airas Moniz, which has received multiple prestigious awards including 5 recognitions in 2021-2022.
• Popp Food GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPopp Food Group is one of the key brands distributed by Casa Westfalia, part of the Wernsing Food Family network.
• ExquisacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman specialty food brand distributed by Casa Westfalia, specializing in dairy and convenience products.
• HeinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman food brand distributed by Casa Westfalia.
• BayernlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dairy brand distributed by Casa Westfalia.
• WernsingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Wernsing Food Family, Wernsing products are distributed by Casa Westfalia in Spain.
• HeuraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlant-based meat alternative brand distributed by Casa Westfalia.
• MeggleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dairy and convenience food brand distributed by Casa Westfalia.
• TulipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish food brand distributed by Casa Westfalia.
• BaileysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish cream liqueur brand distributed by Casa Westfalia.
• WolfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman meat product brand distributed by Casa Westfalia.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grupo IFA: Spanish HORECA distribution group specializing in foodservice supply to hotels, restaurants, and catering across Iberia. Direct comparable in business model, customer base, and Iberian geographic focus, with similar scale and supplier portfolio breadth.

Broad incumbents

• García Carrión: Major Spanish food and beverage group with broad distribution across retail and HORECA channels. Comparable as a diversified Iberian food distributor/manufacturer with overlapping product categories including beverages and prepared foods.
• Dr. Oetker Iberia: Spanish arm of German multinational Dr. Oetker, distributing frozen prepared foods, baking products, and convenience items. Comparable as a European multinational food group with own-brand frozen/HORECA products distributed in Iberia.
• Grupo Bimbo: Global bakery multinational with significant Spanish operations distributing breads, pastries and convenience foods to retail and foodservice. Comparable in bakery/convenience category distribution and HORECA supply model.
• Campofrío Food Group: Spain's largest processed meat and charcuterie manufacturer, owned by Sigma Foods. Directly comparable in the meat/charcuterie category where Casa Westfalia's own brand competes, with significantly larger scale and national retail penetration.
• Lactalis Iberia: Spanish subsidiary of French dairy multinational Lactalis, distributing premium European cheeses and dairy products to retail and HORECA. Comparable in the specialty European cheese category where Casa Westfalia's Kesner brand competes, with much broader portfolio and scale.

Regional players

• Congalsa: Galician frozen foods manufacturer and distributor serving Spanish retail and HORECA channels. Comparable in serving Iberian markets with frozen prepared products — overlapping directly with Casa Westfalia's Platóricos brand and overall product portfolio.
• Pescanova: Spanish seafood producer and distributor serving retail and HORECA across Iberia with branded and private-label fish products. Comparable in Iberian distribution of specialty branded food products to retail and foodservice channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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