Fundación Monte Mediterráneo

What Fundación Monte Mediterráneo does

Fundación Monte Mediterráneo is a private nonprofit foundation established in 1991 in Santa Olalla del Cala, Huelva (Andalusia, Spain), managing Dehesa San Francisco, a 700-hectare silvopastoral estate protected as a Reserva Natural Concertada within the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Natural Park. The foundation operates a sustainable dehesa management system that integrates extensive livestock farming (Iberian pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and chickens foraging freely), agroforestry across 40,000+ oak trees, FSC-certified cork harvesting, apiculture, and traditional transhumance routes linking Andalusia to summer pastures in Palencia and León. An on-site agro-climatic weather station provides real-time data to regional agricultural monitoring systems, and the estate also hosts an astronomical station built in collaboration with the Sociedad Malagueña de Astronomía.

The foundation generates revenue through four streams: direct-to-consumer sales of organic meat under the CeriBeCo brand via the ceribeco.com e-commerce platform; nature tourism (guided visits, courses, and stays at Dehesa San Francisco, priced on a quote basis); sale of sustainably harvested cork, honey, and wool; and donations from individuals and organizations aligned with its conservation mission. Additional grant income flows from EU-funded cooperation projects where the foundation acts as coordinator (BioNNOMÍA, Caminos Trashumantes) or lead partner (Grupo Operativo OVINNOVA), plus Erasmus+ KA2 partnerships (EU4Shepherds, Agroinclusion) and university practicum agreements with Universidad de Huelva, Universidad de Sevilla, Universidad de Extremadura (INDEHESA), and Cátedra Ganaderia Ecológica Ecovalia at Universidad de Córdoba.

The foundation serves four primary customer segments: environmental conservation organizations; nature enthusiasts and eco-tourists; students and young professionals in agricultural training; and conscious consumers seeking certified-organic, transparently sourced food products. Its product portfolio also includes the Centro de Formación Vallebarco training center, internships at Dehesa San Francisco, and a Summer Camp combining English-language learning with environmental immersion. The organization holds CAAE organic certification for meat and agricultural products and FSC certification for cork. Distribution is purely domestic (Spain) via direct e-commerce and direct tourism bookings handled by Ernestine Lüdeke.

Name

Fundación Monte Mediterráneo

Legal name

Fundación Monte Mediterráneo

Website

https://fundacionmontemediterraneo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundación Monte Mediterráneo is a Spanish nonprofit foundation managing a 700-hectare protected dehesa estate in Andalusia through organic livestock, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, and transhumance, selling products via its CeriBeCo e-commerce brand and offering nature tourism and agricultural training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Agriculture & Conservation Services

NAICS

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic Herb, Spice & Medicinal/Aromatic Plant Farming (AFAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Dehesa ecosystem conservation
• Organic livestock farming
• Nature tourism services
• Iberian pork production
• Sustainable forestry management

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Olalla del Cala

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Sales of Organic Meat Products: Commercialization of organic meat products (Iberian pork, beef, lamb, goat) from their own livestock through their own brand CeriBeCo, sold directly to consumers via their e-commerce platform
2. Nature Tourism Services: Revenue from guided visits, courses, stays, and nature tourism experiences at Dehesa San Francisco, including hiking, wildlife observation, and immersion in dehesa management activities
3. Sustainable Products (Cork, Honey, Wool): Sale of sustainably harvested products including FSC-certified cork, honey from apiaries across the dehesa and mountain pastures, and wool from sheep and goats
4. Donations and Support: Voluntary contributions and support for forest conservation and dehesa maintenance from individuals and organizations who share the foundation's conservation mission

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundación Monte Mediterráneo manages the 700-hectare Dehesa San Francisco estate in Andalusia, Spain, integrating organic extensive livestock farming (Iberian pigs, cattle, sheep, goats), FSC-certified cork harvesting, beekeeping, and transhumance heritage preservation. It sells certified organic meat, honey, and cork via its CeriBeCo brand and offers nature tourism, agricultural training, internships, and conservation research services.

Product overview

Fundación Monte Mediterráneo operates as a multi-faceted conservation organization managing the Dehesa San Francisco estate. Its product portfolio consists of agricultural and livestock products (Iberian pig meat, beef, sheep/goat meat, honey, cork) sold through the Ceribeco sales platform, complemented by educational and tourism services including nature tourism, internship programs, Summer Camp for language learning, and a training center. Research and conservation projects including transhumance revival and biodiversity protection form an integral part of their activities. The organization emphasizes sustainable and ecological production methods across all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carnes de Cerdo Ibérico y Vacuno (Iberian Pork and Beef) Premium organic Iberian pig and native cattle meat sold directly to consumers under the Ceribeco brand, produced through extensive grazing farming methods and certified organic.
• Cordero y Cabrito (Sheep and Goat Meat) Organic sheep and goat meat from the foundation's livestock, also yielding wool and skins as by-products.
• Miel de Abejas (Honey) Aromatic honey produced from millions of bees across apiaries located at Dehesa San Francisco and in the Palentine mountains where the foundation's sheep transhume.
• Corcho (Cork) Cork sustainably harvested from the dehesa's oak woodlands, carrying FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification for responsible forestry practices.
• Ceribeco E-commerce Platform Foundation-owned direct e-commerce platform at www.ceribeco.com enabling online purchase and direct-to-consumer shipping of the foundation's organic meat products.
• Turismo de Naturaleza (Nature Tourism) Sustainable nature tourism offering guided visits, hiking, wildlife observation, courses, and family accommodations at Dehesa San Francisco in Andalusia, bookable directly through the foundation.
• Prácticas en la Dehesa San Francisco (Internship Program) Hands-on internship and training program for students and young professionals in agricultural and livestock sectors, covering animal care, maintenance work, and extensive farming practices at Dehesa San Francisco.
• Summer Camp (English Immersion Camp) English language immersion summer camp for children combining creativity, outdoor activities, and environmental sustainability education in the natural setting of Dehesa San Francisco.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dehesa San Francisco spans 700 hectares with 40,000+ trees requiring sustainable management
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Vinha VelhaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement for activities related to formation, inclusion, horticulture, gastronomy, agro-livestock farming, ecology, and culture
• Asociación Maratón DOG (AMD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for activities of formation, inclusion, horticulture, gastronomy, agro-livestock farming, ecology, and culture
• Ayuntamiento de San Juan de Plan (Huesca)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement supporting rural development and transhumance activities
• Ayuntamiento de Cervera de Pisuerga (Palencia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement supporting transhumance network and northern pasture connections
• AlmanaturaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement for nature activities and rural development
• Escola de Pastors de CatalunyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement for shepherd training and pastoral education
• Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for research on dehesa ecology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental studies
• Universidad de HuelvamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for research and university student practicum programs
• Universidad de SevillamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity practicum agreements for students to gain work experience in sustainable agriculture and environmental management
• Universidad de Extremadura (INDEHESA – Instituto de la Dehesa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute dedicated to dehesa studies, providing scientific expertise and research collaboration on dehesa ecosystem management
• Cátedra Ganadería Ecológica Ecovalia de la Universidad de CórdobacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic chair dedicated to ecological livestock research, combining academic rigor with practical farming experience
• Consejería de Medio Ambiente - Junta de AndalucíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government environmental authority establishing the protection regime and permitted uses for Dehesa San Francisco as a Reserva Natural Concertada (Protected Natural Area), with specific programs for threatened fauna conservation including the Imperial Eagle (Águila Imperial)
• Asociación Ecovalia - Comité Andaluz de Agricultura Ecológica (CAAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic farming certification and advocacy organization; foundation holds organic certification through CAAE for meat and agricultural products
• Fundación MIGRESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation dedicated to migratory bird conservation and environmental research
• Schweisfurth-StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman foundation supporting sustainable food systems and ethical farming practices
• CICYTEX (Centro de Investigación y Tecnología de Extremadura)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtremadura research center for agricultural and technological innovation
• Sociedad Malagueña de AstronomíaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for installation and operation of a night sky brightness measurement station and meteor tracking at Dehesa San Francisco
• BioNNOMÍA ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating partner of BioNNOMÍA project - a management model for multifunctionality and bioeconomy in high ecological value zones through extensive livestock farming and transhumance. Partners include: European Union, Government of Spain, Regional governments, CESEFOR, Ecovalia, University of León, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism (IYRP)
• Caminos Trashumantes Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating partner of sustainability project building a network of transhumance agents and experiences, including European Union funding, Ministry of Agriculture, Junta de Andalucía, CESEFOR, and various municipalities (Cervera de Pisuerga, San Juan de Plan, Almanatura)
• Grupo Operativo OVINNOVAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in Operational Group focused on innovative business models for transhumance and extensive livestock farming
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party certification for sustainable cork harvesting, ensuring FSC standards are met for cork extraction from dehesa oak forests
• Erasmus+ KA2 PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded educational partnerships including EU4Shepherds and Agroinclusion projects for training and exchange in pastoral practices across European countries
• Oficina Federal de Baviera de Agricultura – Instituto de Ganadería (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Federal Office for Agriculture - Livestock Institute, supporting exchange on extensive livestock practices
• Baden-Württembergische Lammfleischerzeugergemeinschaft e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman lamb producers association for exchange on sustainable sheep farming practices
• Cámara Agraria de Baja Sajonia, AlemaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower Saxony Agricultural Chamber (Germany) for cross-border agricultural knowledge exchange

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SEO/BirdLife: Spain's leading bird and biodiversity conservation NGO, operating across habitats including dehesa ecosystems. Comparable as a Spanish nonprofit engaging in species protection (Iberian lynx, Imperial Eagle) and habitat conservation, but at a national scale with much larger staff and broader scope.
• Joselito: Premium Iberian pig producer from Salamanca, with extensive and free-range production of Iberian pigs. Comparable on the Iberian pig and dehesa production side, but operates as a much larger commercial brand with national and international distribution.
• WWF España: Spanish arm of WWF, focused on biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem management. Comparable as a large environmental nonprofit with conservation and sustainable production programs; much larger organization with broader mandate and international donor network.
• Cinco Jotas (Sánchez Romero Carvajal): Premium Iberian ham brand from Jabugo, Huelva—the same Sierra de Aracena region where the foundation operates. Comparable on dehesa-region Iberian pig production and premium meat branding, but operates as a large commercial enterprise with global distribution.

Regional players

• COVAP (Cooperativa Ganadera del Valle de los Pedroches): Large Andalusian livestock cooperative operating in the Valle de los Pedroches, a dehesa region adjacent to Sierra de Aracena. Comparable as a dehesa-region livestock producer with extensive farming systems, but structured as a commercial cooperative with dairy and meat operations at much larger scale.

Others

• Ecovalia: Spanish association for organic production that certifies and advocates for ecological agriculture. Foundation's organic certification partner; comparable in promoting organic farming in Spain, but operates as an industry association and certification body rather than a land-managing entity.
• CESEFOR: Forest and industry technology center in Castilla y León focused on dehesa/silvopastoral systems and rural development. Functions as research/coordination partner on BioNNOMÍA and Caminos Trashumantes; comparable in dehesa-focused technical support, but operates as a public R&D center rather than a land-managing foundation.
• INDEHESA (Universidad de Extremadura): University research institute dedicated to dehesa studies and ecosystem research. Core academic partner of Fundación Monte Mediterráneo; comparable in dehesa-focused research and conservation mandate, but operates as a university research center rather than a land-managing foundation.
• Fedehesa: Federation representing dehesa system interests in Spain, including extensive livestock producers and conservation stakeholders. Functions as the foundation's industry partner and convener at the dehesa sector level; comparable in dehesa advocacy but operates as an association rather than a land-managing entity.

Direct peers

• Fundación Global Nature: Spanish nonprofit foundation focused on biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and rural development. Comparable to Fundación Monte Mediterráneo in mission, nonprofit structure, and combined conservation-plus-extensive-livestock approach, though operating across broader geographies and habitat types.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

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