Costa de Huelva S.C.A.

What Costa de Huelva S.C.A. does

Costa de Huelva S.C.A. (trading as Coophuelva) is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative (Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza) founded on April 9, 1980, by local farmers in Lucena del Puerto, Huelva, Spain. The cooperative centralizes the production, handling, and commercialization of berries for its member producers, operating more than 1,000 hectares of agricultural land — including a 652-hectare irrigated portion of an 880-hectare estate acquired from the former Marquesado de Gibraleón in 2016 — with a seasonal workforce that peaks at over 500 during harvest against a 12-person core staff. Its product portfolio spans strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, with avocados added in the 2019/2020 campaign as a diversification across nearly 200 hectares; the cooperative is the largest individual blueberry producer in Huelva province.

Operationally, Costa de Huelva runs a vertically integrated production model that includes proprietary nurseries in Palacios Rubio (Ávila) and Tordesillas (Valladolid) for multiplication of proprietary strawberry varieties (Candonga, Primoris, Camarosa, Ventana, Fortuna, Splendor), raspberry varieties (Glenn Lyon, Erika), and blackberry varieties (Tupi, Ouachita); moisture-probe computerized irrigation; a 410.55 kW photovoltaic solar plant installed in September 2019 that supplies 30% of facility energy and avoids roughly 243 tonnes of CO₂ per year; and central cold-storage, laboratory, input-warehouse, and gas-station facilities at its Lucena del Puerto headquarters. It holds a deep certification stack — ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, GLOBALG.A.P., Tesco, Producción Integrada, Bio Suisse, and ecological/organic certifications at both cooperative and member-farm level — and has won the Galeón al Cooperativismo (1996) and Premio Empresario del Año (2018) awards.

Commercially, the cooperative operates a pure B2B model with no direct-to-consumer presence. Fresh strawberries (~10,000 kg) and raspberries (~5,000 kg) are sold through Onubafruit S.C.A. (the leading European red fruit exporter) to large European supermarket chains; industrial-grade strawberries (~3,000 kg) and raspberries (~400 kg) are sold to HUDISA (Huelva Desarrollo Industrial) for worldwide distribution to food processors; and avocados are sold directly to international distributors, with Latin American (including Mexico) and European markets cited alongside Asian (Chinese) demand for blueberries. Member-facing services — agricultural inputs sourced through SUCA, labor and tax advisory, technical agronomic advisory from a seven-person specialist team, and a public gas station at the Lucena del Puerto facility — round out the revenue mix under the cooperative's social-economy structure.

Name

Costa de Huelva S.C.A.

Legal name

Costa de Huelva S.C.A.

Website

https://coophuelva.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Costa de Huelva S.C.A. (Coophuelva) is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative founded in 1980 in Huelva, Spain, that produces and commercializes strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and avocados across more than 1,000 hectares for European supermarket chains and global food processors via Onubafruit and HUDISA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Berry production and agricultural cooperative services

NAICS

Strawberry Farming (111333), Berry (except Strawberry) Farming (111334)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGACAD

Berry Farming (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cranberries)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Fruit & Tree Nut Orchards (Citrus, Apples, Berries, Almonds, Walnuts)

SECONDARYAFAGACAF

Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Orchards (Avocados, Mangoes, Bananas/Plantains, Pineapples, Papayas)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Fruit & Tree Nut Orchards (Citrus, Apples, Berries, Almonds, Walnuts)

SECONDARYAFAOAGAD

Berry Sorting & Packing Facilities

Agriculture & Food Production/Post-Harvest Handling & Storage (Grain Elevators, Silos, Cold Storage)/Packhouses & Produce Sorting/Grading Facilities

Keywords

• Berry production
• Fresh fruit distribution
• Agricultural cooperative
• Strawberry cultivation
• Avocado farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucena del Puerto

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Berry Sales: Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) sold to European supermarket chains through Onubafruit S.C.A. Approximately 10,000 kg strawberries and 5,000 kg raspberries for fresh consumption.
2. Industrial Berry Sales: Berry products for industrial processing sold to HUDISA. Approximately 3,000 kg strawberries and 400 kg raspberries destined for industry worldwide.
3. Avocado Sales: Nearly 200 hectares dedicated to avocado production and distribution starting from 2019/2020 campaign
4. Agricultural Supplies Services: Supply of agricultural inputs to member producers through SUCA purchasing cooperative, with financing assistance and discounts on settlements
5. Gas Station Operations: Fuel station operating at Lucena del Puerto facility, supplying Diesel A, Diesel B, and Gasoline 95 to public and cooperative members

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Costa de Huelva S.C.A. (Coophuelva) is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative that produces and commercializes berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) and avocados from over 1,000 hectares of member farms, distributing them through partners Onubafruit to European supermarkets and HUDISA to worldwide industrial buyers. It also provides member services including agricultural input supply, labor/tax advisory, technical agronomic advisory, and on-site fuel services.

Product overview

Costa de Huelva S.C.A. is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative established in 1980, specializing in the production and commercialization of berries. The cooperative operates as a single unified business entity offering five berry products (Fresas/Strawberries, Frambuesas/Raspberries, Arándanos/Blueberries, Mora/Blackberries, Aguacate/Avocados) alongside agricultural support services (supply, labor/tax advisory, technical advisory, and gas station). The portfolio centers on berries with recent avocado diversification; products flow through commercial partners Onubafruit for fresh European distribution and HUDISA for industrial/global markets. The cooperative manages over 1,000 hectares including company-owned nurseries for variety development, with a technologically advanced central facility for reception, handling, and packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresas (Strawberries) Primary berry product of the cooperative, featuring proprietary varieties Candonga, Primoris, Camarosa, Ventana, Fortuna, and Splendor multiplied in company-owned nurseries. Approximately 10,000 kg distributed fresh through Onubafruit S.C.A. to European supermarkets and approximately 3,000 kg of industrial-grade product distributed worldwide through HUDISA.
• Frambuesas (Raspberries)

Quantifiable outcome

• 243 tonnes CO2 emissions avoided annually through photovoltaic plant
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Onubafruit S.C.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading European red fruit export company. Costa de Huelva sells fresh berry products (strawberries, raspberries) through Onubafruit for distribution to European supermarket chains. Onubafruit manages approximately 5,000 kg of raspberries and coordinates quality department activities.
• Huelva Desarrollo Industrial S.A. (HUDISA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany dedicated to commercializing industrial production. Costa de Huelva sells strawberry products for industry (approximately 3,000 kg) and raspberry products (approximately 400 kg) to HUDISA for worldwide industrial distribution.
• SUCA S.C.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cooperative dedicated to selling auxiliary agricultural supplements. Costa de Huelva purchases supplies through SUCA for its member producers, optimizing procurement costs and processes.
• Fresas Investigación y Desarrollo S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany specializing in obtaining new strawberry and raspberry varieties. Costa de Huelva participates in R&D programs through Onubafruit to research new varieties and cultivation methods.
• Fresas Nuevos Materiales S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in research and development for strawberry cultivation materials and techniques.
• FreshhuelvaminorOthersHuelva strawberry association for sector promotion and representation.
• F.A.E.C.A.minorOthersAndalusian Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives for sector representation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Naturberry: Spanish berry supplier focused on strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries for European retail and wholesale customers. Comparable on product portfolio, geographic market focus, and B2B sales model.
• Caparrós Nature: Spanish producer and exporter of fruits and vegetables including berries and avocados supplying European and international markets. Comparable scale and product diversification profile including avocado exposure similar to Costa de Huelva's newly launched line.
• Surexport Compañía Agraria: Huelva-based grower and exporter of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries supplying European markets. Operates in the same growing region with similar crop mix and direct overlap with Costa de Huelva's customer channels.
• Fresón de Palos: Largest strawberry producer in Huelva and one of Europe's leading berry suppliers, also structured as a cooperative. Highly comparable to Costa de Huelva on geography, crop mix (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries), certifications, and European supermarket distribution model.
• Trops (Grupo TROP): Leading Spanish avocado and tropical fruit cooperative operating primarily in Málaga/Granada with global distribution. Directly comparable as the model Spanish cooperative competitor for Costa de Huelva's recently launched avocado diversification.
• Plus Berries (Grupo Plus Berries): Spanish berry producer and exporter based in Huelva producing strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries for European retailers. Directly comparable as a fellow Huelva-based berry producer competing for the same supermarket programs.

Regional players

• Special Fruit: Belgian importer and distributor of berries, exotic fruits, and vegetables serving European retailers. Comparable as a downstream distributor handling similar berry SKUs in the same European markets that Costa de Huelva accesses through Onubafruit.
• Berry Gardens (BerryWorld UK): UK-based berry cooperative supplying British and European retailers with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Comparable cooperative structure and crop mix, though primarily serving the UK retail market rather than Iberia.

Broad incumbents

• Hortifrut: Global vertically integrated berry producer with operations across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. A broad incumbent competitor with shared focus on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in European retail channels.
• Driscoll's: Global market leader in berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) with established breeding programs and worldwide distribution. A broad incumbent representing the dominant scale competitor against which Huelva cooperatives must differentiate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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