7 Caníbales

What 7 Caníbales does

7 Caníbales (legal entity PRODUCCIONS DE GASTRONOMIA SL) is a private digital gastronomic magazine founded in 2007 in Barcelona, Spain, by a group of gastronomic journalism professionals led by Roser Torras, founder of Grupo GSR. The publication serves Spanish-speaking food enthusiasts across Spain and Latin America with editorial coverage including news, restaurant reviews, chef interviews, recipes, opinion columns, and coverage of major industry events such as Madrid Fusión and San Sebastián Gastronomika. Content is delivered through a WordPress-based digital publishing platform, organized into thematic sections (Noticias, Restaurantes, Mundo Caníbal, Comer y Beber, Opinión, Recetas) and distributed via two regional editions: Edición España (7canibales.com/es/) and Edición Latam (7canibales.com/lat/). The company also operates a newsletter subscription product and the annual Premio de Periodismo Gastronómico Pau Albornà journalism award.

Since October 2018, 7 Caníbales has been owned by Vocento Gastronomía, the gastronomic-media division of the Spanish Vocento conglomerate, which also controls Grupo GSR and the Madrid Fusión and San Sebastián Gastronomika industry events. The publication is led by Benjamín Lana (Editor, who also serves as Director of Madrid Fusión and San Sebastián Gastronomika), with a team of 18 employees. Revenue is generated primarily through digital advertising using differentiated sales channels for Spain and Latin America, supplemented by newsletter subscriptions. The company does not operate a paid paywall for individual content, and no subscriber pricing is publicly disclosed. The publication received the Premio Nacional de Gastronomía in 2018 from the Real Academia de Gastronomía de España, and from 2020 has pursued a stated strategy of becoming the most influential high-level gastronomic media in the Spanish-speaking market.

Name

7 Caníbales

Legal name

PRODUCCIONS DE GASTRONOMIA SL

Website

https://7canibales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

7 Caníbales is a private digital gastronomic magazine serving Spanish-speaking food enthusiasts across Spain and Latin America with editorial coverage, restaurant reviews, recipes, and a newsletter, operated from Barcelona under Vocento Gastronomía.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Food Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

akta.pro primary industry

Hardcover & Premium Editions Publishing (MPAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cookbooks, Food & Drink Publishing (MPAJAAAG)

Keywords

• Digital gastronomic media
• Food journalism
• Restaurant reviews
• Culinary news
• Newsletter publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital advertising: Revenue generated through advertising on the digital platform, with dedicated contact emails for advertising in Spain and Latin America markets
2. Newsletter subscriptions: Newsletter subscription service for readers seeking regular updates on gastronomic content

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

7 Caníbales is a digital gastronomic magazine that publishes food journalism, restaurant reviews, recipes, chef interviews, and culinary news for Spanish-speaking audiences, distributed through two regional editions (Spain and Latin America) and an email newsletter. Content is freely accessible and monetized primarily through advertising, with the publication recognized as a leading high-level gastronomic media outlet in the Spanish-speaking market since its founding in 2007.

Product overview

7 Caníbales is a digital gastronomic magazine published by PRODUCCIONS DE GASTRONOMIA SL, offering a unified platform of food journalism content. The core product is the digital magazine itself, which is distributed through two regional editions (Edición España and Edición Latam). Additional offerings include a newsletter subscription service and the Premio de Periodismo Gastronómico Pau Albornà annual award program. Content is organized into thematic sections covering news, restaurants, culinary world stories, food and drink, opinion, and recipes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 7 Caníbales Digital Magazine A digital gastronomic magazine providing food journalism, restaurant reviews, recipes, interviews, and culinary news for Spanish-speaking audiences across Spain and Latin America.
• Edición España The Spanish edition of the digital magazine targeting readers in Spain, covering local restaurants, culinary events, and gastronomic news.
• Edición Latam The Latin American edition of the digital magazine targeting Spanish-speaking audiences in Latin America, featuring regional gastronomic content and perspectives.
• 7 Caníbales Newsletter Email newsletter service allowing subscribers to receive regular updates on gastronomic news, restaurant features, recipes, and editorial highlights.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vocento GastronomíacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2018Parent company owning Grupo GSR and 7 Caníbales since October 2018. Vocento Gastronomía is a division of Vocento media group focused on gastronomic publications and events.
• Grup GSRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo GSR, founded by Roser Torras, is the original parent company of 7 Caníbales. The group specializes in gastronomic media and events including Madrid Fusión and San Sebastián Gastronómika.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• El Comidista: El País's flagship Spanish-language gastronomy vertical, covering recipes, restaurant reviews, and food culture. Direct competitor for Spanish-speaking gastronomy enthusiasts and the same advertiser base.
• Directo al Paladar: Major Spanish food media outlet (part of Webedia) covering recipes, restaurants, and culinary news. Competes for the same audience and food-brand advertising spend in Spain.
• Diario de la Gastronomía: Spanish gastronomy news publication focused on restaurants, chefs, and culinary industry events. Directly comparable in editorial niche and target reader.
• Gastronomía y Cía: Long-running Spanish gastronomy publication offering recipes, restaurant reviews, and culinary journalism. Comparable in editorial scope and Spanish-language focus to 7 Caníbales.

Broad incumbents

• Eater: Vox Media-owned digital food media network covering restaurant news, dining culture, and culinary trends in major US and international markets. A broad incumbent expanding into Spanish-language coverage.
• Bon Appétit: Established US food media brand operated by Condé Nast, with extensive digital recipes, restaurant reviews, and video content. A broader food media incumbent that competes for global premium food advertising and increasingly attracts Spanish-speaking readers.
• Saveur: Long-standing food and travel magazine with strong digital presence covering international cuisine and culinary culture. Comparable editorial positioning around high-end gastronomy journalism.
• Food & Wine: Dotdash Meredith food media brand combining recipes, travel, restaurant coverage, and culinary trends. Larger incumbent competing for premium food and beverage advertiser dollars.

Emerging players

• Pepe Kitchen (Revista Pepe): Latin American food and gastronomy digital publication focusing on culinary culture in the Spanish-speaking Americas. Comparable niche coverage for the LatAm edition audience 7 Caníbales targets.

Regional players

• Apicius: Spanish gastronomy magazine published in Spain focused on haute cuisine, chefs, and culinary culture. Comparable in editorial niche, serving the same domestic Spanish market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/7canibales
• Facebookfacebook.com/7Canibales
• Instagraminstagram.com/7canibales
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/7canibales

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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