Osona Valles Carns, SA

What Osona Valles Carns, SA does

Osona Vallès Carns, S.A.U. (OSVACA) is a privately held Spanish meat production and distribution company headquartered at the Escorxador de Sabadell slaughterhouse in Catalonia. Founded in 1995 through the merger of three meat-sector companies (Ramadera la Vall del Tenes S.L., Carns Granollers S.A., and Pitança S.A.), Osvaca operates a vertically integrated platform spanning the full bovine and ovine value chain: purchase of unweaned calves (~60 kg), on-farm fattening over approximately nine months to 240-260 kg target weight using a proprietary cereal-based feed formulation produced by shareholder COPINSA, in-house slaughter at the Sabadell abattoir (capacity 500 calves/day), and direct distribution of beef and sheep meat in quarters or whole carcasses.

The company's production footprint spans more than 100 farms across seven Spanish regions (Catalonia, Aragon, Valencia, La Rioja, Extremadura, Andalusia, and Ciudad Real), fattening approximately 57,000 calves and heifers annually, and it holds Halal certification (garantia_halal) and animal welfare certification (benestar_animal). Distribution is operated through its own sales and distribution department, serving small butcher shops and meat retailers as well as restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses across four domestic Spanish regions (Catalonia, Balearic Islands, Valencia, Madrid) and exporting to Italy, France, Portugal, Algeria, and Greece.

Osvaca generates revenue through one-time B2B sales of beef and sheep meat in bulk (quarters or whole carcasses), with pricing negotiated per transaction or contract rather than through disclosed tiers or subscriptions. The 2022 acquisition of a 50% stake by Companyia General Càrnia S.A. consolidated the Osvaca-Càrnia group under three families, enabling integration of distribution, restaurant supply, and retail operations. In October 2025, Osvaca completed a €3.5 million expansion and modernization of its Sabadell headquarters, adding cold chambers, loading docks, and staff facilities, and adding approximately 40 new positions to a workforce of around 200, with the stated objective of accessing more demanding international markets such as Japan.

Name

Osona Valles Carns, SA

Legal name

Osona Vallès Carns, S.A.U.

Website

https://osvaca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Osona Vallès Carns (OSVACA) is a Spanish vertically integrated beef and sheep meat producer and distributor, operating an own abattoir in Sabadell, 100+ farms across seven Spanish regions, and serving butcher shops and food-service customers domestically and in five export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meat Production and Distribution

NAICS

Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming (112111), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116)

SIC

Meat Packing Plants (2011), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cow-Calf Operations (Breeding Herds) (AFAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD), Energy & Grain-Based Ruminant Feeds (Corn, Barley, High-Energy Blends) (AFADAAAH)

Keywords

• Beef production services
• Meat distribution services
• Cattle slaughter operations
• Livestock fattening services
• Halal certified meat

Headquarters

HQ city

Sabadell, CT

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Beef and Sheep Meat Production and Sales: Osvaca generates revenue primarily through the production, slaughter, and sale of beef and sheep meat. The company controls a complete value chain: it purchases calves (~60 kg), fattens them over approximately nine months at company-owned farms across seven regions, and slaughters them at its own abattoir in Sabadell before distributing finished meat products to customers. Most of the meat sold comes directly from the company's own farms, with additional livestock sourced from external producers meeting the same quality standards. Products are sold in quarters or whole carcasses depending on client needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OSVACA is a vertically integrated meat producer and distributor that purchases calves, fattens them over approximately nine months on its own 100+ farms across 7 Spanish regions using a proprietary cereal-based feed, slaughters them at its own Escorxador de Sabadell (500 calves/day capacity), and sells beef and sheep meat in quarters or whole carcasses to butcher shops, food service operators, and export markets. The company also supplies calves to other sector clients for fattening and re-slaughter, while maintaining full traceability and Halal certification.

Product overview

OSVACA operates as an integrated meat production company with a complete value chain. The core offering consists of three interconnected services: Production and Fattening (procuring and raising calves and lambs across over 100 farms), Slaughter and Meat Sales (operating their own slaughterhouse in Sabadell with capacity for 500 calves), and Commercial operations (purchasing livestock and distributing meat). The company also controls feed production through its shareholding in Compañía de piensos e integraciones S.A. (COPINSA), ensuring nutritional quality and traceability. Distribution covers domestic markets in Catalonia, Balearic Islands, Valencia, and Madrid, as well as international markets including France, Portugal, Italy, Algeria, and Greece.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sacrifici i venda de carn (Slaughter and Meat Sales) Meat slaughter and B2B sales service performed at the company's own Escorxador de Sabadell, with a 500 calves/day capacity. The sales and distribution department delivers beef and sheep meat in quarters or whole carcasses directly to butcher shops, food service operators, and export clients, with full sanitary guarantees and traceability.
• Producció i engreix (Calf and Lamb Production and Fattening) Multi-region calf and lamb fattening service operating 100+ farms across Catalonia, Aragon, Valencia, La Rioja, Extremadura, Andalusia, and Ciudad Real, fattening approximately 57,000 calves and heifers annually to a target weight of 240-260 kg over about nine months using a proprietary cereal-based feed.
• Comercial (Livestock Procurement and Live Calf Supply) Procurement of unweaned calves (mamons) and supply to both the company's own farms and other sector clients, with calves fattened by third parties returned to Osvaca for slaughter to maintain full traceability. Includes lamb breeding and commercialization raised at Osvaca's own farms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57,000 calves and heifers fattened annually across 100+ farms in 7 regions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Club Natació SabadellminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Osvaca (Escorxador de Sabadell) formalized a collaboration agreement with Club Natació Sabadell, one of the most historic sports clubs in Catalonia, becoming part of the club's partner network. The partnership provides Osvaca with brand visibility across the club's communication channels, events, and activities, while demonstrating the company's commitment to local community and sports development in Sabadell.
• Centre d'Esports Sabadell (CE Sabadell)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Osvaca (Escorxador de Sabadell) renewed its sponsorship collaboration with Centre d'Esports Sabadell, the local football club, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to supporting local sports, effort, teamwork, and Sabadell's sporting community.
• Compañía de Piensos e Integraciones, S.A. (COPINSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Osvaca acquired a stake in COPINSA, a animal feed manufacturing company, in 2006, securing control over livestock feed supply. COPINSA produces feed exclusively for the livestock of its shareholders, using proprietary nutritional formulations developed to ensure flavorful, tender, and consistent meat quality. This partnership is integral to Osvaca's vertical integration strategy.
• Productes del Cinquè Quart, S.L.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Osvaca acquired a stake in Productes del Cinquè Quart, a company dedicated to the commercialization of beef and sheep offal and by-products, in 2004. This partnership extends the company's product range beyond prime cuts to include the full range of bovine and ovine by-products.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Incarlopsa: Spanish integrated meat company with slaughter and processing operations across pork and beef, supplying HORECA and retail. Comparable in integrated meat production and Spanish B2B distribution, though pork-dominant.
• Coren (Cooperativas Orensanas): Galician cooperative meat group operating across poultry, pork, and beef with integrated feed, slaughter, and distribution. Comparable in vertical integration and multi-species Spanish meat distribution, though broader and cooperative-governed.
• Bigard Group: France's largest beef and meat processor, with multiple abattoirs and nationwide B2B distribution. Comparable in integrated cattle slaughter and meat distribution to HORECA, though at significantly larger scale and geographically focused on France (where Osvaca already exports).
• ElPozo Alimentación: Major Spanish meat group with integrated slaughter and processing, dominant in pork but with broader protein offerings. Comparable in size and integrated B2B meat model, though operates at a much larger national scale.
• Grupo Vall Companys: Spain's largest integrated meat group, primarily pork but with multi-species operations including beef and feed manufacturing. Comparable in vertical integration, scale, and Spanish B2B meat distribution, though broader and pork-dominant.

Direct peers

• Fribin: Spanish beef processor with slaughtering and meat-cutting operations supplying domestic and export markets. Closely comparable in cattle slaughtering scale and B2B wholesale carcass distribution model.
• Inalca S.p.A. (Gruppo Cremonini): Italian integrated beef company with own abattoirs, processing, and EU-wide distribution, plus HORECA-focused branded beef. Direct peer in vertically integrated beef production and Mediterranean export markets where Osvaca already operates (Italy).
• Grupo Jorge: Spanish integrated beef operator combining feedlots, slaughter, and meat processing with multiple abattoirs and distribution. Comparable to Osvaca in the integrated cattle-to-carcass model and Spanish B2B meat distribution focus.
• Companyia General Càrnia, S.A. Sister company in the Osvaca-Càrnia group following the 2022 ownership consolidation, headquartered at Mercabarna (Barcelona). Operates meat distribution and retail with deep HORECA penetration, directly comparable in customer base and B2B meat distribution model.
• Cárnicas Tello: Spanish meat processor with integrated slaughter and distribution across beef and other species. Comparable mid-sized Spanish meat operator focused on HORECA and retail meat channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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