SUMINISTROS DIETETICOS CONTROLADOS SL

What SUMINISTROS DIETETICOS CONTROLADOS SL does

Suministros Dietéticos Controlados SL, trading as SDC Sin Gluten, is a privately held Spanish specialist in gluten-free food founded in 1998 and headquartered in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid. The company manufactures, distributes, and supplies gluten-free products under its own Manacel brand (including extra virgin olive oil produced via traditional mechanical extraction from Picual and Arbequina olives) and distributes leading third-party gluten-free brands. Its primary customers are HORECA-sector businesses — restaurant chains, restaurants, cafeterias, pizzerias, hamburger shops, caterings, hotels, and vending operators — plus specialty retail channels including herbolarios, parafarmacias, and health food stores. Operations are supported by dedicated gluten-free-only manufacturing facilities (where no gluten is handled, eliminating cross-contamination) and an in-house R&D department that develops custom formulations using natural ingredients such as oats, quinoa, and chestnuts.

The business model is an integrated services-plus-products platform. Revenue streams include B2B wholesale product sales to HORECA and retail, professional consulting and training fees for gluten-free menu implementation and HACCP adaptation, direct-to-consumer online sales via sdcsingluten.com, and export services for international wholesale importers. Distribution is performed via SDC's own temperature-controlled vehicle fleet (ambient, refrigerated, frozen) covering Spanish national territory on a daily point-to-point basis. The company holds IFS Food and AENOR (2024) certifications, a COVID-19 Restriction Certificate from IMQ Ibérica (2021), and maintains active collaboration with the Federación de Asociaciones de Celíacos de España (FACE). The company employs 14 people and reports no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor involvement.

Name

SUMINISTROS DIETETICOS CONTROLADOS SL

Legal name

SUMINISTROS DIETÉTICOS CONTROLADOS S.L.

Website

https://sdcsingluten.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Suministros Dietéticos Controlados SL (SDC Sin Gluten) is a Spanish specialist manufacturer and distributor of gluten-free food serving Spain's HORECA sector and specialty retail under its Manacel brand, with own temperature-controlled delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Gluten-Free Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118), Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (311824)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Gluten-Free & Allergen-Friendly Bakery Wholesale (AFAIAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gluten-Free & Specialty Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing (GF pasta/cereals, ancient grains) (AFAKABAK)

Keywords

• Gluten-free food manufacturing
• HORECA product supply
• Celiac specialty foods
• Allergen-free distribution
• Private label olive oil

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcalá de Henares

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Product Sales: Main revenue stream from wholesale distribution of gluten-free products to HORECA sector (restaurants, hotels, caterings, cafeterias, pizzerias, hamburgueserías) and retail (stores, herbolarios, parafarmacias, vending companies). Products include their own Manacel brand as well as other leading gluten-free brands.
2. Professional Consulting and Advisory Services: Fees for consulting services helping restaurants and food businesses implement gluten-free menus, adapt their operations, and establish proper protocols for celiac-safe food preparation.
3. Training Services: Continuous employee training programs to establish and maintain proper gluten-free handling protocols in food establishments.
4. Export Services: International distribution services for non-Spanish companies importing gluten-free products wholesale.
5. Direct-to-Consumer Online Sales: Online sales through their website for individual consumers in Spain, including their own brand products and specialty items.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Suministros Dietéticos Controlados SL (SDC Sin Gluten) manufactures, distributes, and commercializes gluten-free and allergen-free food products for the Spanish HORECA channel and retail sector. The company operates dedicated production facilities where no gluten is handled, an R&D department for custom product development, an own-brand Manacel extra virgin olive oil line, and a national temperature-controlled distribution fleet. It complements product supply with consulting, staff training, and ongoing maintenance services to help food businesses implement and operate safe gluten-free menus.

Product overview

SDC Sin Gluten (Suministros Dietéticos Controlados SL) is a specialist in gluten-free food products for the HORECA professional channel and retail sector in Spain. Founded in 1998 and based in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, the company offers an integrated ecosystem of products and services comprising: (1) proprietary branded products under the Manacel label, including extra virgin olive oil and other gluten-free foods; (2) a comprehensive range of ecological/organic gluten-free products (bread, pastries, cookies, pasta, cereals, snacks, beers, ice creams); (3) specialized services for implementing and managing gluten-free options across diverse professional segments—restaurant chains, cafeterias, restaurants, hamburger shops, pizzerias, caterings, stores/herbal shops/pharmacies, and vending operators; and (4) supporting services including manufacturing, distribution (with own refrigerated/frozen logistics), consulting, training, and export services. The company also provides vegan gluten-free options and emphasizes products free from preservatives and hydrogenated fats, with ongoing R&D to develop improved textures and flavors using natural ingredients like oats, quinoa, and chestnuts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Manacel: Own brand of extra virgin olive oil and other products, produced following traditional and ecological processes using Picual and Arbequina olives.

Products and services

• Gluten-Free Food Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete implementation of gluten-free options from menu design to ongoing maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IMQ IbéricacoreOthers · 13 January 2021IMQ Ibérica issued the COVID-19 Restriction Certificate to SDC Sin Gluten, certifying their compliance with all health authority regulations for COVID-19 prevention. The certification process was conducted in collaboration with PREV2020.
• PREV2020coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with PREV2020 to implement comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols in their facilities. PREV2020 provided expertise in developing safety measures for the workplace, including temperature monitoring, PPE distribution, signage, deep cleaning procedures, and ongoing employee training. This partnership demonstrates their commitment to workplace safety beyond just food safety.
• Olive Oil Cooperative (Unnamed)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with one of the best olive oil cooperatives for the production of their Manacel brand extra virgin olive oil. The cooperative provides high-quality olives (Picual and Arbequina varieties) for traditional mechanical extraction, ensuring premium quality oil with all organoleptic qualities preserved.
• Federación de Asociaciones de Celiacos de España (FACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive collaboration and participation with FACE and other Celiac and Allergic Associations and Federations. SDC Sin Gluten has been on the side of those affected since the beginning, collaborating actively in all necessary aspects to support the celiac community.
• Various Gluten-Free Food BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership with leading brands in the gluten-free food sector. They offer products from various brands including their own Manacel brand, working only with the best raw materials and market-leading brands that comply with strict safety protocols.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beiker: Spanish gluten-free bakery brand producing breads, pastries, and baking mixes. Overlaps with SDC's bread, bakery, and flours portfolio and competes for the same celiac Spanish consumer and HORECA buyer.
• Proceliac: Spanish organization dedicated to celiac support and associated certified gluten-free products and food service references. Comparable to SDC as a Spain-based entity serving the celiac community with food, certification, and HORECA guidance.
• Biaglut: Italian gluten-free food brand offering pasta, bread, and baking mixes. Comparable to SDC on gluten-free manufacturing and international distribution of pasta, bread and bakery products for celiac consumers.
• Dr. Schär: Europe's largest dedicated gluten-free food manufacturer based in South Tyrol, Italy. Directly competes with SDC Sin Gluten across gluten-free bread, pasta, baked goods, and out-of-home channels, including its own Dr. Schär professional/HORECA range.
• Adpan: Spanish manufacturer of gluten-free and allergen-friendly baked goods and flours. Comparable to SDC by product mix (bread, bakery mixes) and by addressing the same food-allergy and celiac population in Spain.
• Kelia: Italian gluten-free food company manufacturing pasta, bread, and bakery products. Comparable to SDC on gluten-free manufacturing focus, pasta/bakery mix, and presence in specialist food retail and food service channels.

Broad incumbents

• El Granero Integral: Spanish organic and dietetic food distributor with a significant gluten-free sub-range sold through herbolarios and specialist retail. Comparable to SDC via its retail-channel gluten-free presence in Spain, but with a broader organic-first scope.
• General Mills (Cereal Partners / gluten-free ranges): Global packaged food company with significant gluten-free offerings under brands like Cheerios, Annie's, and Old El Paso, including food service lines. Comparable to SDC on broad gluten-free product distribution, but competing from a much larger scale and broader CPG portfolio.
• Santiveri: Long-established Spanish natural and dietetic food brand with a wide portfolio across gluten-free, organic, and health categories. Comparable to SDC on Spanish distribution and celiac/health food positioning, but operates across a broader, non-specialized product portfolio.

Regional players

• Glutafin: UK-based gluten-free brand offering breads, mixes, and pasta through pharmacy and grocery channels. Comparable to SDC on gluten-free product portfolio and dietetic retail presence, but primarily serves the UK/Ireland market rather than Spain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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