What CARDAMOMO does

CARDAMOMO is a privately held Chilean e-commerce retailer of imported gourmet food and beverage products, headquartered in Santiago and operating since 2006 under the positioning 'Delikatessen del Mundo' (Delicatessen of the World). The storefront is built on a standard WordPress/WooCommerce stack with shopping-cart, wishlist, and customer-account functionality, integrated with local payment gateways Webpay Plus (Transbank) and Nexbu. Its catalog spans more than fifteen categories including truffle products (oils, salts, whole truffles, honey, and seasonings from Giuliano Tartufi and Valnerina Tartufi), Iberian pork and Bellota ham from Beher, organic and biodynamic wines from Chilean producer Matetic, premium spirits (Hennessy VSOP/XO, Krug, Dom Perignon, Veuve Cliquot, Chandon, Glenmorangie), Twinings teas, Aura olive oils, sauces (Lee Kum Kee), foie gras and confit (Delpeyrat, Serrade), dulce de leche (Requingua), specialty spices (cardamom seeds, merk\u00e9n from Moroa), and pre-packaged gift baskets ranging from CLP $25,900 to CLP $75,000.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with delivery in Santiago's urban radius (CLP $3,800 per order, free above CLP $50,000), complemented by a separate B2B corporate-gifting channel ('Regalos Corporativos') that delivers custom-branded packaging and quote-based bulk orders to Chilean enterprises. Pricing is per-unit with a 20% volume discount on wine cases of 6+ bottles, and premium items extend to CLP $836,000 for top-tier Iberico ham. The company serves two clearly defined segments: a primary B2B Corporate segment focused on employee recognition, client appreciation, and event giveaways, and a secondary segment of individual gourmet consumers buying specialty ingredients for home use. Customer logos on the corporate side span mining (CODELCO), telecom (ENTEL), banking (Banco Santander), electronics (LG Electronics), automotive (Lexus Chile), hospitality (Hotel Tierra Chilo\u00e9), aviation (LATAM), education (Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Chile), and consulting (BCG Chile). No funding, revenue, ownership, or management-team information is disclosed; there are no patents, certifications, or partnerships in the source data, and product launches documented on the site range from 2016 through 2023.

Name

CARDAMOMO

Legal name

Cardamomo

Website

https://cardamomo.cl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CARDAMOMO is a Santiago-based Chilean e-commerce retailer of imported gourmet foods and beverages — including truffles, Iberico ham, wines, premium spirits, and gift baskets — sold direct-to-consumer via a WordPress storefront and to Chilean enterprises through a dedicated corporate-gifting service with custom-branded packaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Gourmet Food Retail

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Retail & Clienteling (Boutiques/Omnichannel) (CRAKAFAM)

Keywords

• Gourmet food retail
• Specialty food store
• Online delicatessen
• Premium imported foods
• Corporate gift solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales of gourmet food and beverage products to individual consumers and corporate buyers. Transaction-based model with per-unit pricing, volume discounts on wine cases (20% discount for 6+ bottles), and free delivery threshold at $50,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CARDAMOMO is a Chilean online delicatessen retailer that sells premium imported gourmet food and beverages directly to consumers via its e-commerce store. Its assortment spans truffle products, Iberian ham, organic wines, champagne, whisky, cognac, teas, olive oils, sauces, and curated gift baskets, sourced from brands in Italy, Spain, France, and Chile. It also offers a B2B corporate gifting service with customized branded packaging for enterprise clients.

Product overview

CARDAMOMO is a Chilean e-commerce gourmet food and beverage retailer operating as a 'Delikatessen del Mundo' (Delicatessen of the World). The company operates as a standard e-commerce platform built on WordPress/WooCommerce, offering a curated portfolio of premium food and beverage products across multiple categories. The core offering includes truffle products (oils, whole truffles, salts, seasonings, and honey from Italian brands Valnerina Tartufi and Giuliano Tartufi), premium Iberian ham from Spain, organic and biodynamic wines primarily from Chilean producer Matetic, imported teas from Twinings, and a range of spirits including Cognac, whisky, and champagne. The company also offers corporate gifting services with customized packaging solutions for B2B clients. Products are sold individually or as pre-packaged gift baskets of various sizes. The business model centers on direct-to-consumer e-commerce with delivery services in Santiago, complemented by a corporate sales channel serving major Chilean corporations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Productos con Trufa (Truffle Products) Category of truffle-infused products including black and white truffle oils, whole truffles, truffle salt, truffle pesto seasoning, and truffle honey, sourced from Italian brands such as Valnerina Tartufi and Giuliano Tartufi. Targeted at gourmet home cooks and culinary enthusiasts.
• Cerdo Ibérico (Iberian Pork) Premium Spanish Iberian pork products, including Bellota-grade cured ham from Beher. Positioned as a high-end specialty cured meat for gourmet consumers and corporate gifting.
• Vinos (Wines) Organic and biodynamic wines primarily from Chilean producer Matetic, including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Late Harvest varieties.
• Champagne y Espumantes (Champagne and Sparkling) Premium champagne including Veuve Clicquot, Krug, and Dom Pérignon, alongside sparkling wines from Chandon.
• Whisky, Vodka y Gin Premium spirits including Glenmorangie Single Malt, Jura Malt, Whyte & Mackay, Gin Mom, and other whiskies and gins.
• Cognac y Brandy Cognac varieties such as Hennessy VSOP and Hennessy XO, plus Spanish Brandy Soberano and Jerez.
• Aceites de Oliva (Olive Oils) Premium Spanish olive oils including Aura Classic and Aura Edición Limitada.
• Té & Café (Tea and Coffee) Twinings tea varieties including Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Lady Grey, Green Tea, Indian Chai, and Pure Ceylon.
• Salsas (Sauces) Imported sauces including soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sweet and sour sauce from Lee Kum Kee.
• Foie Gras & Paté Duck confit preparations from Delpeyrat and other brands.
• Lo Dulce (Sweets) Sweet products including dulce de leche from Requingua in various flavors, including lúcuma.
• Canastos y Bolsas Gourmet (Gourmet Gift Baskets) Pre-packaged gourmet gift sets including Bolsa 3 productos, Bolsa 4 productos, Bolsa Gourmet 4 productos, Canasto Gourmet Premium 1 (6 products), and Canasto Gourmet Premium 2 (7 products).
• Regalos Corporativos (Corporate Gifts) B2B corporate gifting service that allows companies to associate their brand with curated gourmet experiences. Includes customized packaging adapted to the client's brand. Serves major Chilean enterprises including CODELCO, ENTEL, Banco Santander, LG Electronics, LATAM, and others.
• Productos para Cocktails Cocktail accessories and ingredients including sea snails (caracoles), razor clams (navajuelas), sea urchin (erizo), smoked salmon with merkén, beef snacks, pickles, and olives.
• Piñones y Especias (Pine Nuts and Spices) Specialty spices including cardamom seeds and merkén (Chilean smoked pepper) from Moroa.
• Cárnicos (Meats) Specialty meat category complementing the Iberian pork line with curated premium meat offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50+ enterprise customers across diverse Chilean industries including mining, telecom, banking, and automotive

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Falabella (Linio): Major Chilean omnichannel retailer with growing online gourmet and wine assortment. Offers overlapping premium product access at scale but lacks specialty curation depth.
• Cencosud (Jumbo / Paris): Latin American retail conglomerate operating Jumbo supermarkets and Paris stores in Chile with premium imported food SKUs and online ordering. Broad incumbent competing for both B2C and B2B gourmet spending.
• MercadoLibre Chile: Dominant Latin American marketplace operating in Chile with growing grocery, wine, and gourmet categories. Represents broader incumbent competition for online specialty food purchases.

Regional players

• Sherry-Lehmann: Long-standing U.S. specialty wine and spirits retailer with strong corporate gifting and clienteling heritage. Comparable premium positioning and B2B gifting capability, though operating in the U.S. Northeast rather than Latin America.

Emerging players

• Cornershop by Uber: Chilean-founded on-demand grocery and specialty delivery platform now backed by Uber. Competes for online premium food and same-day delivery budgets in Santiago; an emerging threat to specialty e-commerce retailers.
• Drizly: U.S. alcohol delivery marketplace (acquired by Uber). Operates an emerging digital channel adjacent to Cardamomo's wine and spirits vertical; overlaps on premium beverage e-commerce and last-mile delivery.

Direct peers

• Wine.com: Largest U.S. online wine and spirits specialty retailer with curated assortment and gift-focused merchandising. Functionally analogous DTC model in a different geography with comparable gifting and subscription mechanics.
• La Vinoteca: Chilean specialty wine retailer with online ordering and gift-focused assortment. Comparable overlap on premium wine and corporate gifting verticals, though narrower assortment than Cardamomo's full gourmet basket.
• Bombay Spice: Chilean e-commerce specialty food and gourmet retailer offering imported premium products with curated catalog and gift baskets. Closely comparable business model and customer target to Cardamomo.
• La CAV: Chilean premium wine and gourmet importer/retailer operating online and via physical locations. Direct competitor in the imported premium beverage and gourmet food segment with overlapping corporate and consumer customer bases in Santiago.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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