Borges India

What Borges India does

Borges India is the Indian regional arm of Borges International Group, S.L.U., a privately held Spanish food company founded in 1896 and headquartered in Tàrrega, Lleida, Spain. The India entity was established in 1986 and operates from Gurugram, Haryana, with 73 employees. It distributes a portfolio of Mediterranean food products — centered on premium olive oils (extra virgin, classic, flavored/aromatic, organic, and pesticide-free varieties), balsamic and apple cider vinegars, table olives (green and black, including Apéro snacking formats), nuts and dried fruits (notably Marcona almonds under the Pizarro sub-brand), plant-based nut drinks (walnut, almond, hazelnut), pasta, and olive leaf infusions — to health-conscious consumers and cooking enthusiasts through physical retail and the borges1896.com e-commerce storefront.

The underlying technology stack is food-processing and olive-oil production rather than software: core capabilities rest on quality control systems certified to ISO 9001, IFS, BRC, AIB, and ISO 14001, organic and specialty certifications (USDA/EU Organic, Kosher, Halal, Vegan, Gluten-free), and sustainability infrastructure including 100% renewable electrical energy at main production centers. The go-to-market is product-led growth driven by content marketing — a recipe website, digital catalogs, and product detail pages with certifications and usage suggestions — rather than a direct sales force.

The revenue model is straightforward one-time product sales of grocery items across multiple SKUs, price points, and pack sizes, with no subscription, licensing, or platform fee disclosed. Distribution channels are dual (own e-commerce + retail) and the customer base is fragmented across SMB and individual consumers. The strategic emphasis in recent years has been on portfolio diversification (organic, pesticide-free, snacking, plant-based beverages) and ESG positioning rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Borges India

Legal name

Borges International Group, S.L.U.

Website

https://borges1896.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Borges India is the Indian distribution and marketing arm of Spanish Mediterranean food company Borges International Group, founded in 1986 and based in Gurugram with 73 employees. It sells premium olive oils, vinegars, olives, nuts, plant-based drinks, and pasta to health-conscious consumers through retail and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Edible Oils and Mediterranean Foods

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAJ), Ethnic Spices, Herbs & Seasonings Wholesale (AFAIAIAF)

Keywords

• Olive oil products
• Balsamic vinegar
• Table olives
• Mediterranean food products
• Plant-based nut drinks

Headquarters

HQ city

Tàrrega

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Products Sales: Borges generates revenue through the sale of olive oils (extra virgin, classic, specialty), vinegars (balsamic, apple cider), olives (green, black, stuffed), nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios), nut drinks, pasta, and related Mediterranean food products. Products are sold in various formats and sizes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Borges India manufactures, distributes and sells a diversified portfolio of Mediterranean food products under the Borges and Pizarro sub-brands. Its core offerings centre on premium olive oils (extra virgin single-variety, classic, aromatic infusions, organic and pesticide-free lines), table olives (green and black, including the Apéro snacking range), balsamic and apple cider vinegars, nuts and dried fruits (including Pizarro Marcona almonds), plant-based nut drinks, pasta and olive leaf infusions, sold through retail and the company's own e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Borges is a Spanish food company founded in 1896, offering a diversified portfolio of Mediterranean food products. The core offerings center around premium olive oils (including Extra Virgin, Classic, Aromatic infusions, and specialty organic/pesticide-free varieties), vinegars (Balsamic of Modena and Apple Cider Vinegar), and table olives (green and black varieties in multiple formats). The product line extends to nuts and dried fruits (particularly Marcona almonds), plant-based nut drinks (walnut, almond, hazelnut), pasta, and olive leaf infusions. The products are primarily positioned for health-conscious consumers following Mediterranean diet principles, with multiple specialty lines including organic, pesticide-free, vegan, and kosher certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Borges Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Premium extra virgin olive oil products including organic and specialty varieties.
• Borges Olives
• Borges Aromáticos
• Borges Vinegars
• Borges Nut Drinks
• Pizarro

Products and services

• Olive Oils (Borges olive oil range) Premium edible olive oils in extra virgin, classic, organic, pesticide-free, blended and aromatic-infusion variants, sold to consumers for cold and hot Mediterranean cooking, dressings, frying and marinades.
• Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP-certified balsamic vinegar of Modena aged in wooden casks, available in standard and spray formats, used for salad dressings, marinades and finishing dishes.
• Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar Bio Organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar made from fresh apples, sold for culinary use and as a wellness/functional beverage, in multiple sizes.
• Table Olives (Borges Olives range) Green and black table olives in whole, pitted, sliced, stuffed and snack-pack formats, including pesticide-free and Apéro snack variants, sold to consumers for salads, pizzas, pasta, snacks and apéritifs.
• Pizarro Premium Nuts Premium Spanish nuts including Marcona almonds, pistachios and walnuts, sold as stand-alone snack and ingredient SKUs under the Pizarro sub-brand.
• Plant-Based Nut Drinks (Borges Nut Drinks) Plant-based walnut, almond and hazelnut milk alternatives sold in single-serve carton formats for daily consumption as a dairy alternative.
• Pasta Mediterranean-style pasta products sold to consumers for everyday cooking and recipe applications.
• Olive Leaf Infusion Herbal olive-leaf infusion sold as a wellness/functional hot beverage alternative to tea.
• Nuts and Dried Fruits (general range) Range of nuts and dried fruits (walnuts, pine nuts, raisins, mixed nuts) sold for snacking and ingredient use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified with ISO 9001, IFS, BRC, AIB, ISO 14001 standards
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/borges-india

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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