Turrones La Colmena

What Turrones La Colmena does

Turrones La Colmena, S.L. is a family-owned Spanish artisan confectionery company founded in 1854 in Jijona (Xixona), Alicante province. The company specializes in traditional turrón (nougat) and is one of the certified producers under the Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) for Jijona and Alicante nougat, with formulations that include a minimum of 64% national almond and 20% pure honey. Its core product range centers on Turrón de Jijona (soft) and Turrón de Alicante (hard), complemented by chocolate nougats, stone-ground nougat, marzipan specialties (mazapán, Pasteles de Gloria, Pasteles de Yema, Pan de Cádiz), polvorones, candied fruits, chocolates, and natural honey. The portfolio has progressively expanded to include specialty dietary lines (organic, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free) and gift packs such as 'Los 7 Magníficos' and 'Belén' sets.

The company operates a hybrid distribution model: (1) direct-to-consumer e-commerce through turroneslacolmena.com since 2006, shipping to consumers across Spain and Europe with 24/48 hour delivery; (2) a physical retail store located at the factory in Jijona; (3) seasonal fair participation (notably the Christmas Fair in Jijona); and (4) a B2B professional division serving the Horeca sector (bakeries, pastry shops, confectioneries, hotels, restaurants, catering) with bulk products including nougat blocks, nougat paste, candied fruit, chocolate coatings, and logo-personalized nougat for corporate gifts. The company also distributes chocolate products from partner Ludomar Chocolate (Barcelona) to its B2B clients. Production is intentionally limited, with stock constraints and made-to-order fulfillment to ensure quality.

The company employs approximately 5 people, has never raised external funding, remains privately held, and does not disclose revenue. Pricing is in Euros with VAT included; individual products range from approximately €6.90 to €15, with gift packs at €45–€54, and a free shipping threshold of €49. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer via e-commerce supplemented by B2B direct sales, with a customer base spanning individual consumers across Spain and Europe, professional Horeca buyers, and corporate gift purchasers.

Name

Turrones La Colmena

Legal name

Turrones La Colmena, S.L.

Website

https://turroneslacolmena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Turrones La Colmena is a family-owned Spanish artisan confectionery founded in 1854 in Jijona, Spain, producing IGP-certified traditional turrón (nougat), marzipan, chocolates, and seasonal sweets for B2C consumers across Spain and Europe via e-commerce, and B2B Horeca professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Confectionery

NAICS

Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing (31134), Confectionery and Nut Retailers (445292), Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers (42445)

akta.pro primary industry

Chocolate & Confectionery Shops (THAFAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB), Vegan/Allergen-Free Dessert Shops (THAFAGAL)

Keywords

• Artisan nougat manufacturing
• Spanish confectionery products
• IGP certified turrón
• Christmas sweets production
• Marzipan and chocolates

Headquarters

HQ city

Jijona (Xixona)

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. E-commerce retail (B2C): Direct online sales of artisan nougat, chocolates, marzipan, and Christmas sweets to individual consumers across Spain and Europe. Products include traditional nougat bars, chocolate nougats, specialty items, and gift packs. Free shipping on orders over €49.
2. B2B Professional sales: Sales to Horeca professionals, bakeries, pastry shops, and confectioneries. They offer bulk products including nougat blocks, nougat paste, candied fruit, and chocolate couverture. Also includes personalized nougat with company logos for corporate gifts.
3. Corporate gifts and custom orders: Personalized nougat and gift packs with company logos for business gifting occasions. Christmas hampers and corporate gift solutions for businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Turrones La Colmena manufactures and sells traditional artisan Spanish nougat (turrón) — including IGP-certified Turrón de Jijona and Turrón de Alicante — along with chocolate nougats, marzipan, polvorones, chocolates, candied fruits and natural honey. Products are sold directly to consumers through an e-commerce store and a physical shop in Jijona, and to HORECA professionals via a B2B division offering bulk ingredients, nougat paste, chocolate coatings, and logo-personalized corporate gifts.

Product overview

Turrones La Colmena is an artisan confectionery company founded in 1854 in Jijona, Spain, offering a diverse portfolio of traditional Spanish nougat (turrón) and sweets. The core product line centers on IGP-certified Turrón de Jijona (soft) and Turrón de Alicante (hard), complemented by chocolate nougat varieties, spreadable nougat cream, stone-ground nougat, and specialty nougats (Guirlache, yolk, hazelnut, crunchy). The company also produces artisan marzipan (mazapán) including Pasteles de Gloria, Pasteles de Yema, and Pan de Cádiz; Christmas pastries such as polvorones; chocolates; candied fruits; and natural honey. Gift packs like 'Los 7 Magníficos' and 'Belén' sets offer curated nougat experiences. For professionals (B2B/HORECA), the company supplies nougat blocks, nougat paste, bulk candied fruit, chocolate coatings, and logo-personalized nougat for corporate gifts. Specialty lines address dietary requirements including organic (ECO), vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and sugar-free options. The company also distributes select Ludomar Chocolate products for professional clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ludomar Chocolate: A chocolate brand with over 50 years of history, specializing in artisanal chocolates including bonbons, truffles, and seasonal figures. Distributed through Turrones La Colmena.

Products and services

• Turrón de Jijona (blando)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ludomar ChocolateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLudomar Chocolate is a chocolate manufacturer based in Barcelona with over 50 years of experience. Turrones La Colmena has been working with Ludomar for over 15 years, distributing their complementary products including chocolate bars, truffles, bonbons, and seasonal chocolate figures. Ludomar products are primarily sold to pastry shops, bakeries, and other B2B professional clients through Turrones La Colmena's distribution network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• El Almendro: Iconic Spanish turrón brand owned by Lacasa, with much broader production scale, mass retail distribution, and Christmas-season dominance. Overlaps with La Colmena's core IGP turrón range but operates at significantly greater scale and reach.
• Delaviuda: Spanish Christmas confectionery and marzipan specialist (Polvorones, Pan de Cádiz, turrones). Overlaps with La Colmena's artisan Christmas confectionery range but competes with greater scale and national distribution.
• Chocolates Valor: Established Spanish chocolate manufacturer with a broad chocolate and confectionery portfolio including chocolate-covered nougats. Comparable on the chocolate-nougat and tablet side of La Colmena's offering but at much larger scale.
• Chocolates Torras: Spanish chocolate and confectionery producer with sugar-free, organic and specialty chocolate lines. Comparable to La Colmena's specialty dietary SKUs and chocolate nougat range, but operating as a much larger incumbent.
• Lacasa: Spanish confectionery group behind El Almendro and other chocolate/nougat brands. Competes with La Colmena across turrón, chocolate, and seasonal confectionery, but at much larger scale and with broader product portfolios.
• Suchard: Multinational chocolate and chocolate-nougat brand (Mondelēz). Directly comparable to La Colmena's chocolate nougat (e.g., 'Tipo Suchard') product, but as a large-scale, mass-market incumbent rather than an artisan producer.

Direct peers

• Turrones 1880: Alicante-based artisan nougat producer with a similarly long heritage and IGP-certified Jijona/Alicante turrón range. Directly comparable in product mix, geographic origin, traditional manufacturing, and B2B/Horeca + retail channels.
• Turrones Vicens: Artisan turrón maker from the Alicante region producing IGP-certified Jijona and Alicante nougats plus specialty variants. Closely overlaps La Colmena in craft production, traditional formats, and DTC/retail positioning.
• Casa Pons (Turrones y Dulces): Multi-generational Spanish nougat and Christmas confectionery brand with traditional and specialty lines. Comparable as a similarly positioned Spanish artisan turrón manufacturer selling via retail, Horeca, and corporate gifting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/turronescolmena
• Facebookfacebook.com/TurronesColmena
• Instagraminstagram.com/turroneslacolmena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turrones-la-colmena

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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