Ica Foods S.R.L.

What Ica Foods S.R.L. does

Ica Foods S.R.L. is a Barcelona-based B2B supplier of ultracongelado (flash-frozen) meat products serving Spain's HORECA sector — hotels, restaurants, catering — and food distributors. The company has operated since 1990 and became a subsidiary of Companyia General Càrnia in 2021, distributing a portfolio of premium and standard meat products to more than 100 active clients and distributors nationwide. Its core technology is ultracongelación, a rapid flash-freezing process that locks in cellular structure, juiciness, and nutritional profile at the optimal moment, supported by full 360° traceability from farm to plate and standardized portioning for cost control.

The product range is organized into three categories: burgers (98% Angus premium line and 80% Vacuno standard line), meatballs (beef, chicken, mixed, mini, and Halal-certified variants), and select frozen beef cuts (Tenderloin, Entrecote, Carne Picada). The most recent addition is the 2025 launch of Entrecot Vacuno, extending the portfolio into gourmet cuts. Compliance and quality positioning rests on IFS food safety certification, Halal certification for specific lines, and Animal Welfare certification — collectively gating access to premium HORECA accounts and institutional buyers.

The business model is sales-led B2B with no public-facing e-commerce. Pricing is quote-based through catalog requests routed to commercial advisors, with tiered offerings (Premium, Standard, Halal) sold in bulk formats designed for professional kitchens. Distribution operates through a controlled, cold-chain supply chain that reaches any point in Spain, leveraging parent company Càrnia's logistics infrastructure and cold-chain assets. Customer acquisition runs through direct outreach, email-based catalog requests, and a network of distributor relationships, with no disclosed subscription, transaction, or recurring-contract structure.

Name

Ica Foods S.R.L.

Legal name

ICA FOODS S.R.L.

Website

https://icafoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ica Foods S.R.L. is a Barcelona-based B2B supplier of ultracongelado (flash-frozen) meat — burgers, meatballs, and select cuts — serving Spain's HORECA sector and food distributors. Operating since 1990 and a 2021 subsidiary of Companyia General Càrnia, it serves 100+ clients with portioned, fully traceable frozen protein.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Meat Products

NAICS

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Prepared Meat & Seafood Meals (AFANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Frozen Prepared Foods & Meals Manufacturing (AFAKACAH)

Keywords

• Ultrafrozen meat products
• Frozen beef burgers
• HORECA meat supply
• Flash frozen beef cuts
• Professional kitchen meats

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Frozen Meat Products Sales: Direct sales of ultracongelado (ultrafrozen) meat products including burgers, meatballs, minced meat, and select cuts to HORECA professionals and distributors. Products are sold in bulk formats ready for professional kitchens.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICA Foods S.R.L. produces and sells ultracongelado (flash-frozen) meat products — including beef burgers (98% Angus and 80% beef), meatballs (beef, Halal-certified, mini formats), and select beef cuts (entrecote, minced meat) — portioned for professional kitchens in the HORECA sector and distributed through a network of 100+ clients and distributors across Spain.

Product overview

Ica Foods S.R.L. is a frozen meat product company operating as part of the Càrnia group since 2021. The company offers a portfolio of ultra-frozen meat products organized into three main categories: Burgers (98% Angus, 80% Vacuno), Albóndigas (beef, chicken, mixed, and mini formats including Halal-certified), and select frozen beef cuts (Entrecot, minced meat). All products are ultra-frozen to preserve freshness, sold in portioned formats for professional HORECA use, and supported by complete traceability from farm to plate. The product range spans from premium 100% Angus gourmet burgers to cost-effective volume solutions, with standardized portions designed to minimize waste and control food costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 98% Angus Burger Gourmet beef burger made with 98% Angus cow meat, designed to deliver juiciness and flavor for high-end HORECA kitchens.
• 80% Vacuno (Burger Meat) Versatile 80% beef burger meat with consistent yield, designed for professional menus, catering, and volume efficiency in HORECA settings.
• Albóndiga Vacuno 80% 80% beef meatball with standardized portioning, time-saving preparation, and traditional flavor for professional kitchens.
• Albóndiga Halal Halal-certified beef meatball providing a premium quality solution for foodservice operators targeting Muslim consumers.
• Entrecot Vacuno Select beef entrecote cut, ultra-frozen to preserve maximum freshness and gourmet quality for premium restaurant offerings.
• Carne Picada 100% Vacuno 100% pure beef minced meat serving as a reliable base for professional culinary preparations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ clients and distributors served in Spain
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Càrnia (Companyia General Càrnia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Since 2021, ICA Foods has been part of Càrnia (Companyia General Càrnia), strengthening its promise of excellence, freshness, and origin traceability. This partnership provides ICA Foods with the full backing of a major meat industry group, including 360° traceability systems and logistical security for over 100 clients and distributors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Danish Crown: European meat producer with significant frozen and prepared meat operations for foodservice and retail across Europe. Comparable to ICA Foods in its frozen-meat-for-foodservice model and traceability/quality positioning, though at much larger scale.
• OSI Group: Global custom meat and prepared-food supplier primarily serving foodservice chains. Comparable to ICA Foods in the B2B prepared-meat-for-foodservice model and focus on portioned, traceable frozen meat products.
• Campofrío Food Group: Largest Spanish/European processed-meat group offering a broad portfolio of cold cuts and prepared meats across retail and foodservice. Broader and far larger incumbent operating in the same prepared-meat space as ICA Foods.
• El Pozo Alimentación: Major Spanish meat and prepared-foods group with nationwide foodservice and retail distribution. Operates in the same prepared-meat category as ICA Foods but at significantly greater scale and assortment breadth.
• Coren: Large Galician meat cooperative producing fresh and prepared meats for retail and foodservice across Spain. Comparable to ICA Foods as a Spanish meat supplier serving foodservice, though with a much wider product range.

Direct peers

• Noel Alimentaria: Spanish prepared-meat company producing cured, cooked, and frozen meat products for retail and foodservice. Comparable to ICA Foods in B2B foodservice orientation and prepared-meat category, though larger and broader in scope.
• Argal: Spanish prepared-meat manufacturer with a portfolio of cooked and prepared meat products sold to foodservice and retail. Comparable to ICA Foods in its prepared-meat focus and B2B foodservice go-to-market.
• Fribin: Spanish frozen and prepared meat producer serving foodservice and retail with burgers, meatballs, and minced meat. Closely comparable to ICA Foods in product mix (frozen prepared beef items), channel (foodservice/wholesale), and Spanish market focus.
• Martínez Somalo: Spanish family-run meat processor offering frozen and prepared meat products including burgers and meatballs for HORECA. Comparable to ICA Foods in product category (frozen prepared meats), channel (foodservice), and Spanish market.
• Grupo Miguel Vergara: Spanish beef producer supplying HORECA with fresh and frozen cuts and prepared beef items. Comparable to ICA Foods in beef-focused HORECA orientation, Spanish market presence, and emphasis on quality/premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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