Embutidos y Jamones España e Hijos

What Embutidos y Jamones España e Hijos does

Embutidos y Jamones España e Hijos, S.A., operating commercially as Miguel España e Hijos, is a Spanish family-owned cured-meat producer founded in 1986 by Miguel España in Escalonilla, Toledo. The company manufactures Iberian and Serrano hams, paleta, chorizo, salchichón, and lomo embuchado using traditional recipes combined with in-house laboratory quality control, organized under three sub-brands — Gama Serranos, Gama Ibéricos, and La Barrica — and self-describes as the #1 producer of lomo embuchado in Spain. Operations span more than 30,000 m² across multiple facilities, including headquarters and eight industrial buildings in Escalonilla plus a dedicated ham-drying facility in Geridonte acquired in 2007.

Name

Embutidos y Jamones España e Hijos

Legal name

EMBUTIDOS Y JAMONES ESPAÑA E HIJOS, S.A.

Website

https://espanahijos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Miguel España e Hijos is a family-owned Spanish cured-meat producer founded in 1986, manufacturing Iberian and Serrano hams, embutidos, and lomo embuchado across 30,000+ m² of facilities and selling direct-to-consumer online and through distributors in 75+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cured Meat Products

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Meat Packing Plants (2011), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFANAEAA

Cured Meats (Dry-Cured, Wet-Cured, Hams, Bacon)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Meat Further Processing (Cured, Smoked, Deli Meats, Sausages)

SECONDARYAFANAEAC

Sausage Manufacturing (Fresh, Cooked, Fermented, Emulsified)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Meat Further Processing (Cured, Smoked, Deli Meats, Sausages)

SECONDARYAFANAEAD

Deli Meats & Luncheon Meats (Sliced/Portioned Cold Cuts)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Meat Further Processing (Cured, Smoked, Deli Meats, Sausages)

Keywords

• Cured meat products
• Iberian ham
• Serrano ham
• Spanish embutidos
• Cured sausages

Headquarters

HQ city

Escalonilla

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-consumer online sales: The company sells cured meat products (jamón, paleta, embutidos, lomo, sliced plates, gift bundles) directly to consumers and businesses through its own e-commerce storefront at espanahijos.com. Prices include VAT. Revenue is generated per-transaction with no recurring subscription requirement for standard purchases.
2. Subscription (recurring delivery): The company offers a subscription model for select products such as the Pack 5 platos Jamón de Cebo Ibérico, with recurring monthly or bi-monthly deliveries at €57.50 per delivery, automatically renewing until cancelled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Embutidos y Jamones España e Hijos is a family-owned Spanish manufacturer of traditional cured meat products founded in 1986. The company produces and sells Iberian and Serrano hams, embutidos (chorizo, salchichón, lomo embuchado), paleta, and related cured specialties under sub-brands Gama Serranos, Gama Ibéricos, and La Barrica. Products are sold through the company's own e-commerce store (espanahijos.com) to consumers in Spain and exported to more than 75 countries.

Product overview

Embutidos y Jamones España e Hijos is a leading Spanish cured meat company founded in 1986, specializing in traditional Iberian and Serrano products. The company operates as a unified product portfolio organized into two main sub-brands: Gama Serranos (traditional Spanish cured meats including Chorizo Extra, Salchichón Extra, Salchichón de Toledo, Lomo Embuchado, Paleta Serrana Bodega, Jamón Serrano Reserva, and Jamón Serrano Gran Reserva) and Gama Ibéricos (premium Iberian products including Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota, Salchichón Ibérico de Bellota, Lomo de Bellota 100% Ibérico, Lomo de Cebo Ibérico 50% Raza Ibérica, Paleta de Bellota 100% Ibérica, Paleta de Cebo Ibérica 50% Raza Ibérica, Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico, and Jamón de Cebo Ibérico 50% Raza Ibérica). The company also offers convenience products including pre-sliced selections (Surtido Ya Cortados), hand-carved plates, gift bundles (Mini Jamón sets with ham holders and knives, Lote de Paleta Bodega), and the sustainable ECOPACKS line featuring 75% less plastic. A subscription service is available for regular deliveries. The company claims to be the number one producer of Lomo Embuchado (stuffed pork loin) in Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gama Serranos: Products include a wide variety of Serranos and embutidos rich in flavor and quality.
• La Barrica
• Gama Ibéricos

Products and services

• Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading position in lomo embuchado production in Spain (self-described number 1)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Covap: Andalusian agricultural cooperative producing Iberian cured hams alongside dairy. Direct peer in Iberian ham manufacturing with comparable quality certifications and export orientation.
• Joselito: Spanish family-run producer of premium 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham with multi-generational heritage. Direct peer given shared Iberian-bellota positioning, family-ownership model, and export-led D2C strategy.
• Embutidos Luis Gil: Burgos-based artisanal embutidos manufacturer (chorizo, salchichón, morcilla). Direct peer in traditional Spanish cured sausages with family-business heritage similar to Miguel España e Hijos.
• Embutidos Goikoa: Navarra-based cured sausage specialist (chorizo, salchichón, lomo). Direct peer in the Spanish embutidos category, sharing D2C and retail distribution channels in Spain.
• Arturo Sánchez: Salamanca-based producer of Iberian and Serrano cured meats, including embutidos and lomo embuchado. Direct peer overlapping in cured ham and embutido categories, particularly premium Iberian ranges.
• Sánchez Romero Carvajal: Jabugo-based Iberian ham producer also operating in cured embutidos. Direct peer with overlapping Iberian/Serrano product mix and comparable export-driven business model.
• Noel Alimentaria: Catalan manufacturer of cured meats and embutidos with significant export activity. Direct peer in the Spanish cured sausage and ham manufacturing space with overlapping product portfolio.
• Cinco Jotas (5J): Iconic 100% Iberian Bellota ham producer from Jabugo. Direct peer in the ultra-premium Iberian segment, sharing distribution through gourmet retail and international specialty channels.

Broad incumbents

• ElPozo Alimentación (Grupo Fuertes): One of Spain's largest meat producers, with significant cured ham and embutido lines. Broad incumbent competitor at mainstream Serrano price points and in HORECA distribution.
• Campofrío Food Group: Largest Spanish processed and cured meat company, owned by Sigma-Aldrich/Grupo Alfa. Broad incumbent operating across cured hams, embutidos and processed meats at scale; competes with Miguel España in Serrano and lomo categories through mainstream retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/miguelespanaehijos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/embutidos-espana

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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