es im-perfect

What es im-perfect does

es im-perfect (legal entity E.I. ES IM-PERFECT FOOD S.L.) is a Barcelona-based social-insertion food enterprise operating as a project of Fundació Espigoladors. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in El Prat de Llobregat, the company sources cosmetically rejected, surplus, and season-end fruits and vegetables from local farmers and transforms them into a portfolio of 100% natural, vegan-friendly vegetable patés (110g), vegetable creams (485ml), natural jams (160g/240g), tomato sofrito, salsa brava, apple compote, lemonade, and a set of curated gift packs. Production runs from a dedicated facility recognized with the Premi Josep M. Piñol 2024 for best innovative initiative for employment, using traditional preservation techniques adapted for upcycled inputs and no artificial colorants or preservatives.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer only, executed through a Shopify-powered trilingual storefront (Catalan, Spanish, English) with home delivery across mainland Spain via SEUR courier at €6.30 flat (free above €60). Customer segments span environmentally conscious consumers, corporate and institutional gifting buyers (with cause-marketing SKUs such as the Pack Solidari – End Polio Now with Rotary International), social-impact donors tied to the 'Un potet, un somriure' campaign with Banc dels Aliments de Barcelona, and food-service collaborators (e.g., chef Ada Parellada). Since 2021, the project reports 961 tonnes of food transformed, 1,423 tonnes of CO2 avoided, and 6,479 million liters of water saved, alongside approximately 16,000 baby food pouches distributed annually through the food-bank network.

The business model is a one-time-purchase e-commerce operation with curated gifting/charitable SKU extensions, B Corp certified, and recognized with multiple regional and national sustainability awards (Premi Aliments d'Espanya 2024, Premi Impacte Social 2025, Premi BBVA a la Sostenibilitat Empresarial 2025, Premi FEmImpacte 2025). There is no disclosed external institutional or VC funding; the enterprise is closely affiliated with its parent foundation, social-insertion partners (Heliconia, Agrícola Salvia), and the Fundación Juan Entrecanables de Azcárate under a three-year 2025 collaboration, positioning growth as ecosystem-driven social scaling rather than venture-style capital scaling.

Name

es im-perfect

Legal name

E.I ES IM-PERFECT FOOD S.L.

Website

https://esimperfect.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

es im-perfect is a Barcelona-based social-insertion food enterprise, a project of Fundació Espigoladors, that transforms cosmetically rejected and surplus fruits and vegetables into 100% natural vegetable patés, creams, jams, and sauces sold direct-to-consumer across mainland Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upcycled Artisan Food Products

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Preserved Specialty Foods Manufacturing (Olives, Antipasto, Relishes) (AFAKACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Fruit Spreads Manufacturing (AFAKADAI), Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN)

Keywords

• Upcycled food products
• Vegetable spreads
• Artisan natural jams
• Food waste reduction
• Plant-based sauces

Headquarters

HQ city

El Prat de Llobregat

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer sales of vegetable spreads (patés), vegetable creams, jams (melmelades), sauces, tomato sofrito, and apple compote through the company's Shopify-powered e-commerce platform. Products are sold in boxes of 6 units (various sizes: 110g, 160g, 240g, 295g, 485ml) with pricing ranging from approximately €5 to €50 per box. Standard shipping costs €6.30 for orders under €60, free for orders of €60 or more.
2. Custom Product Packs: Sale of curated gift packs including Pack Somiador (€6.75), Pack #AllFoodMatters CINC (€17.60), Pack #AllFoodMatters QUATRE (€15.95), Pack Circular Cat (€11.00), Pack Maridatge Formatges, and Pack Solidari - End Polio Now (€26.40). These packs combine multiple products and often include multi-language project information for gifting purposes.
3. Charitable Campaign Products: Social impact-driven product sales where donations support charitable initiatives. The 'Un potet, un somriure' campaign produces baby food pouches (potets) using recovered fruits and vegetables, with all contributions going toward purchasing these products for children in vulnerable situations through Banc dels Aliments network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

es im-perfect manufactures and sells vegetable spreads (patés), vegetable creams, natural jams, sweet and savory sauces (such as sofrito, apple barbecue, and pumpkin seed pesto), and vegetable-based beverages, all produced from cosmetically rejected, surplus, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. The company operates as the commercial arm and social-enterprise project of Fundació Espigoladors, transforming food waste into premium, additive-free artisan products distributed primarily through its own e-commerce site.

Product overview

es im-perfect is a food company that transforms imperfect fruits and vegetables discarded from commercial circuits into premium vegetable spreads (patés), vegetable creams, natural jams, tomato sofrito, sauces, and beverages. The product portfolio consists of multiple product lines: 7 vegetable spreads in 110g format, 5 vegetable creams in 485ml format, 14+ natural jams in 160g and 240g formats, plus tomato sofrito, spicy sauce, apple compote, and lemonade. Additional offerings include themed gift packs (Solidarity Pack, Dreamer Pack, #AllFoodMatters packs, Circular Cat Pack, Cheese Pairing Pack) and mix bundles. Products are sold directly through their Shopify e-commerce platform with SEUR shipping across mainland Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vegetable spreads (Patés vegetales) Artisan vegetable-based spreads (patés) made from cosmetically rejected and surplus produce, marketed to consumers seeking additive-free, natural pantry options.
• Vegetable creams (Cremas vegetales) Natural vegetable creams produced from surplus produce, intended for direct consumer consumption as part of a clean-label pantry.
• Natural jams (Mermeladas naturales) Sweet natural jams made from surplus and seasonal fruits, sold to consumers who want additive-free fruit preserves with a sustainability story.
• Sweet and savory sauces (Salsas) Artisan sauces such as sofrito, apple barbecue, and pumpkin seed pesto, produced from surplus produce for both home cooking and HORECA use.
• Vegetable-based beverages (Bebidas vegetales) Plant-based beverages produced from surplus produce, marketed to consumers as a natural, additive-free drink alternative.
• Customized corporate gift packs (Cajas regalo personalizadas) Customizable gift boxes of es im-perfect products sold to companies and institutions for corporate gifting, leveraging the brand's social-impact and sustainability narrative.
• Bulk and professional formats for HORECA Larger-format es im-perfect products (spreads, creams, sauces, jams) sold to restaurants, caterers, and hospitality businesses as menu ingredients and accompaniments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 961 tonnes of food transformed since 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundació EspigoladorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021es im-perfect is a project of Fundació Espigoladors, a foundation dedicated to food rescue and social inclusion through 'espigolament' (gleaning). The foundation provides organizational structure, social mission alignment, and coordinates volunteer networks and community engagement for produce recovery operations.
• Banc dels Aliments de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution partner for the 'Un potet, un somriure' (A pot, a smile) campaign. The food bank distributes approximately 16,000 baby food pouches annually through its network of social entities, providing nutrition to children in vulnerable situations in Catalonia.
• Heliconia and Agrícola SalviacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial entities and insertion enterprises participating in the 'Alimentando la inclusión' (Feeding Inclusion) project. Combines food rescue operations with social employment for people in vulnerable situations across Catalonia.
• SEURminorOthersCourier company handling all product deliveries from the production center to customers across mainland Spain. Standard delivery partner for e-commerce fulfillment.
• Various Catalan MunicipalitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipalities in the 'Ciutats Comestibles' (Edible Cities) program, sharing challenges, learnings, and opportunities around urban fruit rescue and food waste reduction. First jornada held January 2026.
• Rotary International (Spain)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for the 'End Polio Now' Pack Solidari campaign. Each pack purchased enables vaccination of 15 children against polio, combining food rescue products with global health impact.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/esimperfect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/es-im-perfect
• Instagraminstagram.com/esimperfect/?hl=ca

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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