Jamones Blázquez

What Jamones Blázquez does

Jamones Blázquez is a family-owned Spanish producer of premium Iberian pork products, headquartered in Salamanca and founded in 1932. The company is vertically integrated across genetics, free-range breeding on more than 30,000 hectares of dehesa pasture in Extremadura, Andalusia and Salamanca, and four production sites (Crespos, Guijuelo I and II, and Peñ aranda de Bracamonte) for slaughtering, cutting, salting, curing, packaging and distribution. Core output centers on acorn-fed Iberian ham and shoulders aged 3-5 years, cured sausages (chorizo, salchichón, morcón, lomo, lomito, fuet, longaniza, morcilla) and fresh Iberian pork sold under three main tiers: the premium Admiración line, the limited-edition Único selection, the legacy Jacinto Blázquez line, and the organic ECO-BLÁZQUEZ range, with curated gift collections (Elite, Diamond, Suprem, Cofre, Natura Fresh) for retail and gifting channels.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: direct sales of branded Iberian products through the company's Spanish e-commerce site (with €100 free-shipping threshold and 72-hour delivery within Peninsula and Balearic Islands) and B2B distribution via an international network of distributors and direct relationships with luxury hotels and fine dining establishments, including Waldorf Astoria Beijing, Hotel JW Marriott Beijing, Hotel Ritz Paris, Galeries Lafayette UAE, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai, Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Noble in Den Bosch, Il Carnicero Milan and Restaurante Barcino Philippines. The company sells in more than 50 countries across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania. Public funding partners (ICE Castilla y León, FEDER, CDTI, ICEX) co-finance international expansion and R&D, including a 2025 project on salt diffusion in Iberian meat matrices.

On the technology side, Blázquez combines traditional artisanal curing with modern quality controls. Notable proprietary assets include an in-house biogas plant that converts Iberian pig organic waste into renewable energy and fertilizer, a European ecological certification (ECO-BLÁZQUEZ), and an end-to-end blockchain-based traceability system rolled out in 2025 for full farm-to-table transparency. The company has held the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi) Superior Taste Award at maximum 3-star rating for 14 consecutive years and operates with 51-100 employees across production and the central Salamanca office (export, administration, marketing).

Name

Jamones Blázquez

Legal name

GRUPO BLÁZQUEZ DE INVERSIONES Y PROYECTOS, S.L.

Website

https://jamonesblazquez.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned Iberian ham and cured meat producer since 1932, vertically integrated across 30,000+ hectares of dehesas and four production facilities. Serves luxury hotels, fine dining, and gourmet retailers in 50+ countries via international distributors and Spanish e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Iberian Ham and Cured Meats

NAICS

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cured Meats (Dry-Cured, Wet-Cured, Hams, Bacon) (AFANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fermented & Air-Dried Charcuterie (Salami, Pepperoni, Prosciutto-Style) (AFANAEAE), Pork Wholesale (Primal/Subprimal, Boxed Pork) (AFAIADAB)

Keywords

• Iberian ham production
• Premium cured meats
• Acorn-fed pork
• Spanish charcuterie
• Artisanal meat products

Headquarters

HQ city

Salamanca

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct product sales: Sale of Iberian ham, shoulders, cured meats, and fresh pork products through e-commerce platform and direct sales
2. Wholesale and distribution: B2B sales to luxury hotels, restaurants, gourmet retailers, and international distributors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jamones Blázquez produces and sells premium Iberian ham, shoulders, cured sausages, and fresh pork cuts under the 'Admiración' premium line, the 'Único' limited-edition selection, and the 'ECO-BLÁZQUEZ' organic-certified line. Products are sold as whole pieces, hand- or machine-sliced portions, and curated gift boxes through both a Spain-only e-commerce store and an international distributor and direct B2B network serving luxury hotels, restaurants, and gourmet retailers in more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Jamones Blázquez is a family-owned Spanish company founded in 1932, specializing in premium Iberian pork products. The product portfolio is organized into three main tiers: the premium 'Admiración' line (their top-tier products for haute cuisine), the exclusive 'Único' selection (limited edition pieces from the finest cuts), and the 'ECO-BLÁZQUEZ' organic certified line. Core products include whole and sliced acorn-fed Iberian hams (jamones) and shoulders (paletas), along with a comprehensive range of cured sausages (embutidos) including chorizo, salchichón, morcón, lomo, lomito, fuet, longaniza, and morcilla. Fresh Iberian cuts are also offered through the Natura Fresh boxes. The company sells individual pieces, sliced portions, and curated gift boxes (Elite, Diamond, Suprem, Cofre, Selection boxes, and wooden boxes) targeting luxury hotels, restaurants, gourmet retailers, and discerning consumers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Admiración: Premium line of Iberian ham, shoulders, cured meats, and fresh pork representing the highest quality tier, marketed to haute cuisine professionals and luxury gourmet establishments.
• Único
• Jacinto Blázquez
• ECO-BLAZQUEZ

Products and services

• Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Admiración Premium acorn-fed Iberian ham from free-range pigs, aged 3-5 years, representing the top tier of the Admiración line for haute cuisine professionals and luxury gourmet establishments.
• Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Único Limited-edition acorn-fed Iberian ham from the exclusive Único selection, representing the most exceptional pieces and the pinnacle of Blázquez craftsmanship.
• Jamón Jacinto Blázquez Ham line named after the founder's son Jacinto Blázquez, representing the family's legacy and traditional craftsmanship in Iberian curing.
• Paleta Ibérica de Bellota Admiración Acorn-fed Iberian shoulder from the Admiración line, cured with artisanal methods, sold whole or sliced for luxury hospitality and gourmet retail.
• Loncheado de Jamón Ibérico de Bellota cortado a mano Hand-sliced acorn-fed Iberian ham from the Admiración line, prepared by master cutters for ready-to-serve use in luxury hospitality and at home.
• Loncheado de Jamón Ibérico de Bellota cortado a máquina Machine-sliced acorn-fed Iberian ham from the Admiración line, packaged for retail and food service convenience.
• Loncheado de Paleta Ibérica de Bellota cortada a máquina Machine-sliced acorn-fed Iberian shoulder from the Admiración line, packaged for ready-to-serve use.
• Morcón Ibérico de Bellota Único Limited-edition acorn-fed Iberian morcón sausage from the Único selection, made from the finest noble cuts for premium gifting and haute cuisine.
• Morcón Ibérico de Bellota Admiración Acorn-fed Iberian morcón sausage from the Admiración line, aged and flavorful for charcuterie boards and culinary use.
• Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota Único Limited-edition acorn-fed Iberian chorizo from the Único selection, made from noble cuts for premium gifting and gourmet use.
• Loncheado de Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota Admiración Sliced acorn-fed Iberian chorizo from the Admiración line, machine-cut after 6 months of curing, for ready-to-serve use.
• Lomo Ibérico de Bellota Único Limited-edition acorn-fed Iberian loin from the Único selection, with maximum marbling and unique texture for premium gifting and gourmet use.
• Lomo Ibérico de Bellota Admiración Acorn-fed Iberian loin from the Admiración line, with 6 months of natural curing, available whole or as halves for hospitality and gourmet retail.
• Loncheado de Lomo Ibérico de Bellota Admiración Sliced acorn-fed Iberian loin from the Admiración line with 6 months curing, gluten and lactose free, for ready-to-serve use.
• Salchichón Ibérico de Bellota Único Limited-edition acorn-fed Iberian salchichón from the Único selection for premium gifting and gourmet use.
• Loncheado de Salchichón Ibérico de Bellota Admiración Sliced acorn-fed Iberian salchichón from the Admiración line with 6 months curing, gluten free, for ready-to-serve use.
• Lomito Ibérico de Bellota Admiración Premium acorn-fed Iberian small loin from the Admiración line, ideal for small bites of intense flavor in charcuterie presentations.
• Longaniza Ibérica Picante Spicy Iberian longaniza sausage with a characteristic spicy kick, made from Iberian pork for charcuterie and cooked dishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 consecutive years of Superior Taste Award from iTQi (3-star maximum rating)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Luxury Spain AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Spanish Luxury Association for high-profile culinary events including exclusive Michelin-starred menu presentations showcasing Blázquez products to gourmet industry professionals.
• ICEX España Exportación e InversionescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish export and investment agency supporting company's participation in international food exhibitions including Spain Fusion Munich event.
• Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria, Servicios y Navegación de EspañaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Chamber of Commerce providing international certification services in framework of Spain's Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cinco Jotas (Sánchez Romero Carvajal / Grupo Osborne): Spain's flagship premium acorn-fed Iberian ham brand, also family-rooted and similarly distributed via luxury hospitality and gourmet retailers globally. Closest direct product, customer, and channel overlap with Jamones Blázquez.
• Señorío de Montanera: Spanish Iberian ham producer with its own dehesa base and premium international distribution to retailers and foodservice. Competes head-to-head with Blázquez in bellota-tier Iberian offerings and gift-box formats.
• Tello (Grupo Tello): Spanish Iberian ham and cured meats producer with comparable bellota/campo/cebo tier structure and Iberian-focused portfolio. Competes in both foodservice and gourmet retail channels.
• Monte Nevado: Multi-generational Spanish cured ham (Serrano and Iberian) producer headquartered in Segovia. Overlaps with Blázquez on premium cured-ham exports, gift-box SKUs, and multi-country foodservice presence.
• Joselito: Premium Spanish Iberian ham producer (founded 1868) with similar family ownership, vertical dehesa control, and luxury hospitality/gourmet positioning. Closest peer on heritage-and-quality messaging and gift-box assortment.
• Arturo Sánchez: Salamanca-based premium Spanish cured meats producer (jamón, embutidos) with similar regional heritage and gourmet/fine-dining customer base. Direct adjacency on product mix, geography, and target buyer.

Regional players

• Prosciutto di Parma Consortium: Italian dry-cured ham category leader; different geography but directly analogous product class (long-aged, premium, single-region dry-cured ham) with overlapping gourmet retail and luxury hospitality placements.
• Covap (Cooperativa Ganadera del Valle de los Pedroches): Andalusian cooperative producing Iberian pork and dairy. Comparable in raw genetics and dehesa footprint, broader portfolio (dairy, retail Iberico SKUs), but regional and less premium-focused.

Emerging players

• Eíriz: Niche Spanish artisanal Iberian cured meats producer. Smaller scale than Blázquez, but overlaps on premium Iberian and embutido SKUs and on gourmet/fine-dining distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Campofrio Food Group: Largest Spanish processed-meat group with Iberian offerings alongside mass-market meats. Not premium-focused but overlaps on cured-meat manufacturing infrastructure, retail distribution scale, and Spanish export footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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