Central Lechera Asturiana SAT

What Central Lechera Asturiana SAT does

Central Lechera Asturiana SAT is a Spanish agricultural transformation cooperative (Sociedad Agraria de Transformación) founded in 1982 and 100% owned by livestock farmer partners. The cooperative serves two primary customer segments: its 6,481 farmer members (780 active) who supply raw milk, and Spanish retail consumers who purchase finished dairy products. Through its main subsidiary CAPSA FOOD, the group produces and distributes milk, cream, butter, and cheese under multiple brands including Central Lechera Asturiana (the flagship), Larsa, Ato, Vega de Oro, Asana, Innova Food Ingredients, and Quescrem (acquired via a 60% stake in INNOLACT). The cooperative holds market leadership in Spain with 16.3% milk share, 17.3% cream share, and 19.5% butter share in 2025.

The cooperative operates 9 industrial plants across 5 autonomous communities and exports to 52 countries. Group revenue reached €1,012 million in 2025, with EBITDA of €65.9 million (16% growth year-over-year). Its business model is vertically integrated: CAPSA FOOD processes 827 million liters of milk annually into branded dairy products for retail distribution, while ASA (€68.4 million revenue in 2025) provides agricultural services to farmer partners. Supporting subsidiaries include BIOGASTUR (biomethane production from livestock waste, €6.5 million in 2025), ASEAGRO, and CLAS GESTIÓN. Revenue represents dairy product sales, agricultural services, and emerging biomethane/circular economy streams. The cooperative differentiates through sustainability credentials (B-Corp certification, SGS-issued Garantía Ganadera) and farmer-focused services including premium milk pricing (8.12% above Spanish average), training programs, and scholarships for farmers' children.

Name

Central Lechera Asturiana SAT

Legal name

Central Lechera Asturiana, S.A.T. nº 471 de Responsabilidad Limitada

Website

https://clasat.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Lechera Asturiana SAT is a Spanish farmer-owned dairy cooperative that processes 827 million liters of milk annually through CAPSA FOOD, producing milk, cream, butter, and cheese for Spanish consumers and export to 52 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (11212), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Butter & Ghee Manufacturing (AFAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB), Milking Parlor & Dairy Farm Support Services (Non-veterinary) (AFAEALAK), Import/Export & Border Compliance Support (FSVP, Prior Notice, Health Certificates) (AFALADAE)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Agricultural cooperative services
• Milk collection processing
• Dairy brand portfolio
• Livestock farming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Granda - Siero

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy product sales: CAPSA FOOD, the main subsidiary, generates revenue through the sale of dairy products including milk, cream (nata), butter, and cheese. The company maintains market leadership in Spain for milk (16.3%), cream (18.4% in 2024), and butter (20.6% in 2024). CAPSA FOOD reported 921.7 million euros revenue in 2024.
2. Agricultural supplies and services: ASA (Sociedad Asturiana de Servicios Agropecuarios) provides agricultural products and services, with 2024 sales of 69.3 million euros.
3. Biogas/biomethane production: BIOGASTUR generates revenue through the treatment and valorization of livestock manure and agro-industry waste into biometano (biomethane) for injection into the gas network. Revenue grew from 3.5 million euros in 2024 to 6.5 million euros in 2025 following the startup of biometano production.
4. Milk collection from partner farmers: The cooperative collects approximately 827 million liters of milk annually from its partner farmers, processing this raw material into finished dairy products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Central Lechera Asturiana SAT is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative that collects milk from approximately 6,481 partner farmers and processes it into a broad dairy portfolio — including milk, cream, butter, cheese, and yogurt — marketed under multiple brands (Central Lechera Asturiana, Larsa, Ato, Vega de Oro, Asana, Innova Food Ingredients, 39ytu, Quescrem) through its main subsidiary CAPSA FOOD. Beyond dairy processing, the group provides agricultural services to its members through ASA, operates a biomethane production plant through BIOGASTUR, and offers farmer support services, training, and scholarships under the Livestock Guarantee (Garantía Ganadera) sustainability framework.

Product overview

Central Lechera Asturiana SAT is a cooperative group primarily focused on dairy production and agricultural services. The group operates through its main subsidiary CAPSA FOOD, which commercializes multiple dairy brands including Central Lechera Asturiana (the flagship brand), Larsa, Ato, 39ytu, Vega de Oro, Asana, and Innova Food Ingredients. CAPSA FOOD leads the Spanish market in milk (16.3%), cream (17.3%), and butter (19.5%). The group also includes service subsidiaries: ASA for agricultural services, ASEAGRO, and CLAS GESTIÓN for management services. BIOGASTUR focuses on circular economy solutions including biomethane production from livestock waste. The group facilitates its farmer partners through a dedicated livestock portal and publishes a monthly magazine called El Correo. CAPSA FOOD acquired a 60% stake in Quescrem (cream cheese) through INNOLACT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Larsa: Dairy brand owned by CAPSA FOOD
• Ato
• Vega de Oro
• Asana
• Innova Food Ingredients
• 39ytu
• CAPSA FOOD

Products and services

• Central Lechera Asturiana (flagship dairy brand)

Quantifiable outcome

• Pays 8.12% higher milk prices than Spanish average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Planta de mezclas húmedas de La EspinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025ASA acquired the wet mixtures plant of La Espina in May 2025, expanding its agricultural product range.
• INNOLACT (Quescrem)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Acquisition of 40% stake in INNOLACT, owner of Quescrem brand (specialist in cream cheese). Stake increased to 60% in 2025, consolidating presence in the cheese segment.
• EDP SolarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2021Partnership to provide self-consumption photovoltaic solutions for approximately 1,000 family livestock farms. EDP Solar designs, installs and commissions customized solar facilities. Implementation of 11 MWp would avoid 3,700 tons of CO2 annually and achieve 40% average electricity savings per farm.
• SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)coreTechnology or IntegrationSGS issues the Livestock Guarantee (Garantía Ganadera) certification that verifies the company's programs, services and measures for sustainable livestock farming, animal welfare, and environmental protection.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FrieslandCampina: Dutch farmer-owned dairy cooperative processing milk into consumer dairy products across Europe and globally. Closest structural analogue to CLAS as a member-owned cooperative with farmer-supplied raw milk and branded dairy output.
• Glanbia: Irish dairy and nutrition cooperative with farmer-member structure and global ingredient/dairy presence. Comparable governance model and product mix spanning dairy ingredients, consumer dairy, and adjacent agri-services.
• Grupo IAN (Instituto Alimentario Nacional): Spanish dairy and food group operating brands such as El Castillo and Central Lechera Gallega. Directly comparable Spanish-headquartered dairy processor competing in overlapping retail channels and product categories.
• Groupe Bel: French family-owned global cheese specialist (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri). Comparable as a private, owner-driven dairy group with branded cheese focus competing in European retail alongside CAPSA's Quescrem.
• Arla Foods: Danish-Swedish dairy cooperative owned by farmer members, producing milk, butter, cheese, and yogurt across Northern Europe and internationally. Highly comparable as a European dairy cooperative with premium farmer-supplier relationships and multi-brand portfolios.

Emerging players

• Schreiber Foods: Privately-held US dairy company specializing in cream cheese, process cheese, and yogurt. Comparable through its cream cheese and cultured dairy products that overlap with CAPSA's Quescrem and yogurt portfolio expansion.

Regional players

• Quesería La Vasco-Navarra / Quesería Albéniz: Spanish specialty cheese makers that compete with CAPSA's expanding cheese segment (including the Quescrem brand via INNOLACT). Comparable in product category and Spanish retail competition, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis: World's largest privately-held dairy group with deep presence in milk, cream, butter, and cheese across Europe and globally. Comparable as a private dairy multinational competing in the same categories where CAPSA leads in Spain.
• Nestlé España: Spanish arm of the global food giant with dairy-adjacent brands (e.g., La Lechera condensed milk). Competes across categories including dairy and culinary in Spanish retail alongside CAPSA brands.
• Danone: Global dairy and plant-based products multinational with strong Spanish presence (Danone Spain). Overlaps directly with CAPSA in yogurt, dairy desserts, and fluid milk categories in the same Spanish retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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