Vicasol

What Vicasol does

Vicasol, S. Coop. And. is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative founded in 1979 and headquartered in Puebla de Vícar, Almería, Spain. It produces and commercializes fresh fruits and vegetables — primarily tomatoes (multiple varieties including pera, rama, cherry, cocktail, liso rosa), peppers (California, Italiano, Lamuyo, Picante), cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, watermelon, and melon — under three production systems: Integrated Production (100% of the portfolio), Organic/Ecological (10%+ and growing), and Biodynamic (Demeter-certified). The cooperative also sells a V Gama and canned product line — gazpacho, salmorejo, fried tomato, roasted peppers, pisto, jams — under the Delicias Vicasol sub-brand.

The company operates four technified manipulation centers (Vicasol 1 in Puebla de Vícar, Vicasol 2 in Vícar, Vicasol 3 in El Ejido opened in 2019 with a €26M+ investment, and Vicasol 4 in Níjar dedicated exclusively to organic produce) and is supported by an award-winning robotization system for tomato and cucumber lines. It cultivates more than 1,800 hectares and commercializes 230+ tons of product, distributed to 34 countries including Spain, the rest of Europe, the USA, Canada, China, and the UAE, with a stated 24-48 hour harvest-to-shelf cycle. The cooperative is owned by approximately 1,000 farmer partners and employs more than 2,500 workers, over 70% of whom are women and over 50% of women in positions of responsibility.

Vicasol's revenue model combines B2B fresh-produce sales to major retailers (with Mercadona as a primary customer), wholesale/distributor channels for 34-country reach, and consumer sales of Delicias Vicasol V Gama and conservas products through retail listings. The cooperative monetizes member services (technical advisory, supplies warehouse, fuel station, dedicated store) as ancillary value to farmer partners rather than as a standalone revenue line. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through the sales department. Last disclosed revenue was €230 million for the 2019 campaign (the 40th anniversary), with 600% growth cited over the prior 20 years. Certifications include GLOBALG.A.P., ecological/bio, Demeter biodynamic, and 13+ food safety, quality, and social protocols. In 2024 Vicasol received the European Award for Economic Value Creation at the European Parliament.

Name

Vicasol

Legal name

VICASOL S. COOP. AND.

Website

https://vicasol.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Vicasol is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative (S. Coop. And.) founded in 1979 in Almería, Spain, producing and commercializing fresh tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, melon, and watermelon — plus V Gama preserves under Delicias Vicasol — via four logistics centers, ~1,000 farmer partners, and distribution to 34 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Puebla De Alfindén

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Core business: production and commercialization of fresh fruits and vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, aubergines, watermelons, melons) through integrated production, organic, and biodynamic methods. Products distributed to 34 countries.
2. V Gama and Preserves: Processed products including gazpacho, salmorejo, tomato sauce, roasted peppers, homemade pisto, and jams made from fresh vegetables. Brand: Delicias Vicasol.
3. Agricultural Supplies and Services: Services provided to farmer partners including technical advisory, supplies warehouse, fuel station, and store. Over 20 services exclusively for Vicasol partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vicasol is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative that produces, packages, and commercializes fresh fruits and vegetables — primarily tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, watermelon, and melon — under integrated, organic, and biodynamic farming systems. It also produces V Gama ready-to-eat products (gazpacho, salmorejo, fried tomato) and preserves (roasted peppers, pisto, jams) under the Delicias Vicasol brand, distributing to retailers and wholesalers in 34 countries from four logistics centers in Almería.

Product overview

Vicasol is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative (S.C.A.) specializing in the production and commercialization of fruits and vegetables from Almería, Spain. The company operates under three production systems: Integrated Production (Producción Integrada), Organic/Ecological Production (Producción Ecológica), and Biodynamic Production (Producción Biodinámica). The core fresh produce portfolio includes tomatoes (with varieties such as Tomate Liso Rosa, Tomate Rama, Tomate Cocktail Rama, Tomate Cherry Rama, Tomate Cherry Pera, Tomate Pera, Tomate Pera Intense), peppers (Pimiento California in multiple colors, Pimiento Italiano, Pimiento Lamuyo, Pimiento Picante Fino), cucumbers (Pepino Mini, Pepino Español, Pepino Holandés, Pepino Francés), zucchini, aubergine, watermelon, and melon. The Delicias Vicasol sub-brand encompasses V Gama (ready-to-eat) and canned products including Salmorejo, Gazpacho, Tomate Frito, roasted peppers, Pisto Casero, and Mermeladas. The cooperative operates four logistics centers (Vicasol 1, 2, 3, and 4) across Vícar, El Ejido, and Níjar, with Vicasol 3 being the most technologically advanced facility and Vicasol 4 dedicated exclusively to organic production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Delicias Vicasol: V Gamma (ready-to-eat) and canned products brand including gazpacho, salmorejo, tomato sauce, roasted peppers, homemade pisto, and jams

Products and services

• Fresh Tomatoes (Integrated Production) Range of tomato varieties under integrated production including Tomate Liso Rosa, Tomate Rama, Tomate Cocktail Rama, Tomate Cherry Rama, Tomate Cherry Pera, Tomate Pera, and Tomate Pera Intense. Cultivated under controlled conditions for food safety and quality; strategic varieties (Salato, Marcus, Heredero) supply Mercadona.
• Fresh Peppers (Integrated Production) Range of sweet and chili peppers including Pimiento California (verde, rojo, amarillo, naranja), Pimiento Italiano (verde, rojo), Pimiento Lamuyo (verde, rojo), and Pimiento Picante Fino (verde, rojo, amarillo) varieties under integrated production.
• Fresh Cucumbers (Integrated Production) Range of cucumbers including Pepino Mini, Pepino Español, Pepino Holandés, and Pepino Francés under integrated production, harvested and packaged for freshness.
• Fresh Zucchini (Calabacín) - Integrated Production Zucchini/squash harvested and packaged with care for freshness under integrated production.
• Fresh Eggplant (Berenjena) - Integrated Production Aubergine/eggplant from integrated production, available year-round.
• Fresh Watermelon (Sandía) - Integrated Production Watermelon from integrated production, seasonal fruit product.
• Fresh Melon (Melón) - Integrated Production Melon from integrated production, seasonal fruit product.
• Organic Fresh Produce (Producción Ecológica) Organic/bio versions of the cooperative's horticultural range including Tomate Bio, Pimiento Bio, Pepino Bio, Calabacín Bio, Berenjena Bio, Sandía Bio, and Melón Bio. Packaged in plastic-free compostable materials and certified for ecological/biological production.
• Biodynamic Fresh Produce (Producción Biodinámica) Biodynamic horticultural products including tomato, pepper, cucumber, and eggplant produced following Demeter biodynamic certification standards.
• Salmorejo (Delicias Vicasol) Traditional cold Andalusian tomato soup, 100% natural and free of additives, made with Vicasol's fresh vegetables.
• Gazpacho (Delicias Vicasol) Traditional cold Andalusian vegetable soup, 100% natural and free of additives, made with Vicasol's fresh produce.
• Fried Tomato Sauce (Tomate Frito) - Delicias Vicasol Handmade fried/strained tomato sauce produced with Vicasol's fresh tomatoes.
• Roasted Peppers (Pimientos Asados) - Delicias Vicasol Oven-roasted peppers in strips, hand-packed, using Vicasol's fresh peppers.
• Pisto Casero - Delicias Vicasol Homemade-style ratatouille/vegetable stew made with Vicasol's fresh vegetables.
• Jams (Mermeladas) - Delicias Vicasol Fruit jams made from Vicasol's fresh produce, artisanal preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-48 hours from harvest to retail shelves
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ASESCONminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2023ASESCON and Vicasol joined forces to promote Almeria's agri-food products among consumers through joint marketing initiatives.
• Grupo NexaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Sports collaboration agreement to promote sports among farmer partners and workers through gym facilities.
• CoprohníjarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Commercial alliance to launch a new gourmet tomato brand combining the strengths of both cooperatives in the premium tomato segment.
• COEXPHALcoreOthersAssociation of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations. Vicasol's president Juan Antonio González serves as president of COEXPHAL, representing the association at provincial, regional, and national levels.
• Fundación La CaixaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Fundación La Caixa for job placement programs and social insertion initiatives for people at risk of social exclusion.
• CáritasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial insertion programs for people at risk of exclusion through employment opportunities at the cooperative.
• Cruz RojaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial insertion programs and community support initiatives for vulnerable populations.
• NoessominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate social responsibility initiatives and social insertion programs. Received double award together for CSR program.
• APROA (Association of Organic Producers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough APROA, Vicasol participates in food bank donations, sending surplus products to food banks across Spain.
• Municipal Governments (Vícar, El Ejido, Níjar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local municipalities for summer camps, education programs, reforestation, and community activities.
• Colegio Federico García LorcaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual reforestation program in Sierra de Gádor with students to restore aquifers and educate on environmental stewardship.
• COEXPHAL (Coexplay Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative educational program to teach children healthy eating habits through gamification and school visits.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bonduelle: France-headquartered global leader in canned and frozen vegetables with strong European retail presence. Overlaps with Vicasol's Delicias Vicasol conservas line and overall vegetable sourcing/processing model, though at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Greenyard: Belgian global market leader in fresh, frozen, and prepared fruit and vegetables serving major European retailers. Comparable in category, retail customer profile, and pan-European distribution, but operates at much larger corporate scale.
• Dole plc: Global fresh produce major operating across fruit and vegetables with significant European and North American retail penetration. Overlaps with Vicasol in fresh produce distribution to retailers, though vastly broader in portfolio and geography.

Direct peers

• CASI - Cooperativa Agraria San Isidro: Long-established Almería-based agricultural cooperative focused on tomato and other greenhouse vegetables with similar cooperative governance, B2B retail supply model, and integrated/organic production methods. Closest direct peer given shared geography, customer base (Mercadona and other Spanish retailers), and product overlap.
• Unica Group: Spanish second-degree cooperative of fruit and vegetable producer organizations, headquartered in Almería, marketing fresh produce to major European retailers. Directly comparable in cooperative structure, scale, geography, and B2B retail channel.
• Grupo AN: Large Spanish first-degree agricultural cooperative covering cereals, fruits and vegetables, supplies, and services to farmer members. Comparable as a multi-service cooperative platform, though broader in scope than Vicasol.
• Agroiris: Almería-based fresh produce producer operating in the same tomato, pepper, and cucumber greenhouse categories with similar export orientation. Closely comparable regional peer in product mix and customer profile.
• Coprohníjar: Almería-based fruit and vegetable cooperative and current strategic partner of Vicasol (joint gourmet tomato brand). Highly comparable in regional focus, product mix, and cooperative governance.

Emerging players

• Florette (Agrial): European fresh-cut salads and ready-to-eat vegetable brand owned by Agrial cooperative, active across Spain, France, UK, and beyond. Comparable in packaged fresh produce category and cooperative parentage, with more developed ready-to-eat processing capability.
• Mastronardi Produce: North American greenhouse vegetable grower (Sunset brand) with focus on tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Comparable in greenhouse production technology and category, though geographically separate and corporate rather than cooperative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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