Conservas Albo

Name

Conservas Albo

Legal name

HIJOS DE CARLOS ALBO, S.L.U.

Website

https://albo.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Canned Seafood

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (31171)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Shelf-Stable/Retort Prepared Meat & Seafood Meals (AFANAFAE)

Keywords

• Canned seafood products
• Preserved fish products
• Anchovy processing
• Seafood canning manufacturer
• Fish canning industry

Headquarters

HQ city

Salvatierra De Miño

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Canned Fish and Seafood Product Sales: Conservas Albo generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of canned and preserved fish and seafood products. Their product portfolio includes anchovies, tuna, bonito del norte, mackerel, squid, octopus, sardines, mussels, and prepared dishes (more than 100 product references). Products are sold through retail channels including supermarkets and directly through their e-commerce platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Conservas Albo manufactures and markets canned and preserved fish and seafood products under the ALBO brand, encompassing anchovies, light tuna, Bonito del Norte, mackerel, sardines, small sardines, squid, cuttlefish, mussels, octopus, specialty preparations, and ready-to-eat prepared dishes. The portfolio comprises more than 100 product references produced using traditional salting and canning methods refined since 1869. Products are sold through Spanish supermarket retailers, exclusive partnerships (El Corte Inglés), and the company's own e-commerce store at albo.es, with international presence in more than 25 countries.

Product overview

Conservas Albo is a Spanish food manufacturing company founded in 1869, producing canned and preserved fish and seafood products. The product portfolio centers on core seafood categories including anchovies, light tuna (Atún Claro), Northern bonito (Bonito del Norte), mackerel, squid, octopus, sardines, small sardines, mussels, and cuttlefish. The company also offers prepared dishes (Platos Típicos) with over 100 product references. Notable recent additions include Ventresca en Trozos (tuna belly chunks, launched November 2021) for gourmet sandwich applications, and the Albo 1869 limited edition sub-brand honoring the company's heritage. Products are sold in traditional cans and glass jars, distributed primarily in Spain with presence in over 25 countries internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anchoas (Anchovies) Canned anchovies in various preparations, a signature product of Conservas Albo known for traditional quality.
• Atún Claro (Light Tuna) Light tuna canned in olive oil or natural, made from Yellowfin tuna species, high in Omega-3 fatty acids and protein.
• Bonito del Norte (Northern Bonito) Premium canned bonito from the Bay of Biscay, individually selected for optimal quality, high in protein and low in fat.
• Caballa del Sur (Southern Mackerel) Canned mackerel from southern waters, part of the traditional preserved fish portfolio.
• Calamares (Squid) Canned squid products, subject to naming changes per Spanish regulations to reflect proper commercial designations.
• Platos Típicos (Typical Dishes) Ready-to-eat prepared dishes in the catalog, comprising over 100 product references.
• Chipirones (Little Cuttlefish) Canned baby cuttlefish products, available in various preparations including in their own ink.
• Especialidades (Specialties) Specialty preserved seafood products with unique preparations and premium quality.
• Mejillones (Mussels) Canned mussels in various preparations including escabeche (pickled), complementing pasta, rice, and legumes.
• Pulpo (Octopus) Canned octopus products, a traditional Spanish seafood delicacy.
• Sardinas (Sardines) Canned sardines, a classic staple in the Albo product portfolio known for versatility and quality.
• Sardinillas (Small Sardines) Small canned sardines, easily paired with potatoes or pasta and ready to eat.
• Ventresca en Trozos (Tuna Belly Chunks) Chunks of tuna belly reserved from premium cuts, launched November 2021 as a new product line for upscale sandwiches and gourmet recipes.
• Tarros de Bonito del Norte 260g Glass jar containing 100% Bonito del Norte loin in premium olive oil, launched May 2021 exclusively at El Corte Inglés and SuperCor stores.
• Albo 1869 Limited Edition Limited edition product line honoring the company's founding year 1869, released during exceptional quality campaigns.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Jealsa (Rianxeira): Galician seafood group producing canned tuna and other canned fish under the Rianxeira brand. Comparable scale, sourcing base, and product portfolio overlapping with Conservas Albo.
• Grupo Calvo: Spanish canned seafood major producing tuna, sardines, mackerel, and anchovies for retail. Directly competitive in the same canned-fish categories that anchor Albo's portfolio across Spanish grocery shelves.
• Frinsa: Spanish seafood canner producing tuna and other canned fish for retail and brand partners. Directly comparable producer competing for the same Spanish retailer relationships.
• Conservas Garavilla (Isabel): Historic Spanish canned seafood company selling the Isabel brand. Competes head-to-head with Albo on tuna, sardines, and mackerel in Spanish supermarkets and food-service channels.
• Conservas Ortiz: Historic Spanish anchovy and seafood canner (founded 1850) competing with Albo in the same niche markets for premium preserved seafood products in Spain.
• Conservas Camba: Galician canned seafood manufacturer with a similar traditional product mix (tuna, sardines, anchovies) sold to Spanish retail and food service. Directly comparable scale and product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Bolton Group: Italian multinational food company with the Rio Mare and Saupiquet canned seafood brands. Broad European incumbent in the same shelf categories as Conservas Albo.
• StarKist: US canned tuna brand owned by Dongwon Enterprises. Global incumbent in canned seafood with overlapping product categories, particularly relevant where Albo competes in tuna.
• Thai Union Group: Global seafood conglomerate and owner of Chicken of the Sea. Competes broadly in canned tuna and seafood worldwide — a large incumbent against which Albo's niche Spanish premium positioning must hold shelf.
• Princes Group: UK-based food group with the John West and other canned seafood brands. Broad European incumbent competing across multiple canned-fish categories where Albo operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ConservasALBO

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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