inolasa

What inolasa does

Inolasa S.A. is a privately held Costa Rican industrial food and feed company that produces and commercializes vegetable oils for human consumption, soy lecithin for industrial applications, and soybean-based ingredients for animal nutrition. The company operates four business segments: Animal Nutrition (soybean meal, fermented soybean meal via Soyamax Bio Plus, soybean hulls, degummed crude soybean oil, palm-based energy blends, and lecithin for poultry, swine, cattle, aquaculture, and pet food), Industrial (bulk soybean oil, palm olein, and lecithin in 17L, cistern, and metric-ton formats for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers), Food Service / HORECA (oils, fats, flours, cleaning products, frozen goods, beverages, sauces, bakery complements, and disposables for hotels, restaurants, catering, and bakeries), and Retail (branded consumer oils under Capullo, Capullo Plus with DHA, Doral, Solé, and Balance in sizes from 500 mL to 4.5 L).

Core technology is anchored in vegetable oil refining and soy processing, with proprietary differentiation in fermented soybean meal (solid-state fermentation with fungi and bacteria achieving ≥55% crude protein and ≥50% reduction in trypsin inhibitors), DHA-fortified retail oil positioned as unique in the domestic market, and soy lecithin production for emulsification across food, pharma, cosmetic, and chemical applications. The company holds RSPO Certified Extractor status for sustainable palm oil sourcing and operates two hubs in San José and Puntarenas supporting nationwide Costa Rican distribution.

The revenue model is diversified across one-time retail unit sales, B2B quote-based transactional sales for Food Service and Industrial customers, and bulk animal nutrition ingredient sales in 46 kg bags and bulk formats. Go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated segment-specific units (Food Service, Industrial, Animal Nutrition), complemented by consumer brand marketing for the Capullo retail line through social media, content marketing on the corporate website, industry event participation, and earned media from sustainability initiatives. No public revenue, headcount, or ownership disclosures are available.

Name

inolasa

Legal name

INOLASA S.A.

Website

https://inolasa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Inolasa is a privately held Costa Rican industrial food company that produces and markets vegetable oils, soy lecithin, and soybean-based animal nutrition ingredients across Retail, Food Service (HORECA), Industrial, and Animal Nutrition segments in Costa Rica.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vegetable Oil and Animal Feed Ingredient Manufacturing

NAICS

Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Commodity Edible Vegetable Oils (Refined/Bleached/Deodorized) (AFAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Oleic & Specialty Oilseed Oils (AFAJALAC), Functional Lipids & Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3, Protected Fats) (AFADALAL)

Keywords

• Vegetable oil production
• Animal nutrition ingredients
• Soy lecithin manufacturing
• Food service oils
• Soybean meal processing

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vegetable Oils - Retail: Sale of branded vegetable oils to consumers through retail channels. Products include soybean oil, sunflower oil, palm olein blends, and extra virgin olive oil under Capullo, Doral, and Solé brands in various sizes from 500mL to 4.5L.
2. Food Service B2B: Comprehensive Food Service unit providing oils, fats, wheat flours, cleaning products, frozen foods, beverages, sauces, bakery complements, and disposable packaging to hotels, restaurants, catering services, and bakeries.
3. Industrial Sales: Bulk vegetable oils and lecithin sold to food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Products available in multiple presentations including 17L, cistern, and bulk (up to 1 metric ton for lecithin).
4. Animal Nutrition Products: Sale of soybean meal, fermented soybean meal, soybean hulls, crude degummed soybean oil, and lecithin as feed ingredients for poultry, swine, cattle, aquaculture, and pets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inolasa produces and markets vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower, palm olein blends, extra virgin olive oil), soy lecithin, high-protein and fermented soybean meals, soybean hulls, and degummed crude soybean oil. Products are sold under proprietary brands (Capullo, Capullo Plus, Doral, Balance, Solé, Soyamax, Fibramax, Oleomax, Lecisoy) across four channels: retail consumer packaged oils, Food Service supplies for HORECA, bulk industrial oils and lecithin, and animal nutrition feed ingredients for poultry, swine, cattle, aquaculture, and pets.

Product overview

Inolasa is a Costa Rican company and a leader in the production and commercialization of vegetable oils for human consumption and food ingredients for animal nutrition. The company operates four main business areas: Retail (consumer packaged vegetable oils under the Capullo and Doral brands), Food Service (professional kitchen products including oils, flours, cleaning supplies, frozen goods, beverages, sauces, baking supplies, and disposable packaging), Industrial (bulk vegetable oils and soy lecithin for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries), and Animal Nutrition (soybean meal, fermented soybean meal, soybean hulls, degummed crude soybean oil, palm oil blends, and soy lecithin for poultry, swine, cattle, aquaculture, and pet foods). The portfolio includes prominent brands such as Capullo, Capullo Plus, Doral, Balance, Solé, Soyamax, Fibramax, Oleomax, and Lecisoy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Capullo Soybean Oil (Retail) Soybean oil containing Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids for cardiovascular health, with neutral taste that enhances natural food flavors. Targeted at retail consumers for home cooking.
• Capullo Plus Soybean Oil with DHA (Retail) The only oil in the Costa Rican market fortified with DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), an essential fatty acid for normal brain function. Contains Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids with neutral flavor. Targeted at health-conscious consumers.
• Capullo Sunflower Oil (Retail) Sunflower seed oil rich in unsaturated fats that help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, with abundant Vitamin E as a natural antioxidant. Targeted at retail consumers for home cooking.
• Doral Palm Olein and Soybean Blend (Retail) Versatile blend of palm olein and soybean oils offering excellent cooking performance with crispy texture and flavor that enhances foods without altering natural taste. Low in saturated fats and contains no cholesterol. Targeted at retail consumers.
• Balance High Performance Frying Oil (Food Service) Vegetable oil blend ideal for deep frying, recommended for restaurants, industrial kitchens, and catering services requiring high-performance options. Trans fat free with low saturated fat content. Targeted at HORECA Food Service customers.
• Balance Trans-Free Frying Oil (Food Service) Soybean and sunflower oil blend free of trans fats, designed for professional kitchens seeking healthy, high-performance frying solutions. Targeted at Food Service customers.
• Balance Oleic Plus High Oleic Oil (Food Service) High-quality blend of medium/high oleic sunflower, standard sunflower, and soybean oils formulated for the Food Service industry with superior stability and balanced nutritional profile. Targeted at Food Service customers.
• Solé Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Food Service) Extra virgin olive oil produced in Spain using cold extraction methods that preserve fruity aromas, intense golden color, and natural properties. 100% first cold extraction. Targeted at Food Service professional kitchens.
• Doral Vegetable Shortening (Food Service) High-quality vegetable shortening designed for the Food Service segment. Ideal for baking breads, cookies, and cream fillings with smooth consistency and optimal flavor. Targeted at bakeries and Food Service operations.
• Doral Pastry Margarine (Food Service) Professional pastry margarine with 8 individual 2 kg blocks for easy handling. Perfect for light, crispy puff pastry layers and cookie fillings. Targeted at professional bakeries and Food Service operations.
• Capullo Soybean Oil (Food Service) Versatile soybean oil for professional use with neutral taste and high temperature stability. Rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Targeted at Food Service customers.
• Doral High Performance Frying Oil (Food Service) Carefully formulated blend of soybean, palm olein, and sunflower oils designed for the Food Service sector with high resistance to elevated temperatures. Targeted at Food Service customers.
• Doral 100% Palm Olein Oil (Food Service) 100% palm olein oil for professional kitchens requiring versatile, economical, and high-yield options. High heat resistance makes it ideal for frying and intense cooking techniques. Targeted at Food Service customers.
• Capullo Soybean Oil (Industrial) Versatile soybean vegetable oil for industrial applications including mayonnaise production, dressings (aderezos), large-scale frying, and pharmaceutical capsule manufacturing. Targeted at food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Balance Trans-Free Frying Oil (Industrial) Soybean and sunflower oil blend for industrial-scale food production with superior performance and balanced fatty acid profile. Targeted at food industry manufacturers.
• Doral 100% Palm Olein Oil (Industrial) 100% deodorized palm olein oil for the food industry with high thermal stability and oxidation resistance. Ideal for industrial frying, baked goods, and margarine production. Targeted at food industry manufacturers.
• Lecisoy Soy Lecithin (Industrial) Natural additive with emulsifying, stabilizing, and antioxidant properties widely used in food (chocolate, margarine, dressings, baked goods, frozen batters, instant beverages, plant-based milks), pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries (paints, coatings). Targeted at manufacturing companies requiring bulk lecithin supply.
• Soyamax High-Protein Soybean Meal 47% High-protein soybean meal (47%) serving as the primary vegetable protein source in animal nutrition with balanced essential amino acid profile and high metabolizable energy. Used in poultry, swine, cattle, and aquaculture feeds. Targeted at feed manufacturers and livestock producers.
• Soyamax Energy Plus Soybean Meal Soybean meal designed for animal nutrition providing protein and high-quality vegetable fat with balanced amino acid profile and excellent digestibility. Suitable for broiler chickens, laying hens, swine, dairy cattle, beef cattle, and pet foods. Targeted at feed manufacturers and livestock producers.
• Soyamax Bio Plus Fermented Soybean Meal Fermented soybean meal using solid fermentation with fungi and bacteria, improving nutritional value and digestibility. Minimum 55% crude protein on dry basis with reduced trypsin inhibitors (at least 50% reduction) and eliminated indigestible oligosaccharides. Used in pre-starter rations, aquaculture, and pet foods. Targeted at feed manufacturers.
• Fibramax Soybean Hulls Natural byproduct of soybean processing serving as an excellent fiber and protein source for animal nutrition. Promotes digestive health in ruminants, swine, poultry, and other species. Targeted at feed manufacturers and livestock producers.
• Oleomax Degummed Crude Soybean Oil Degummed crude soybean oil essential in animal nutrition with high energy content and fatty acid profile rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Used in poultry, swine, and cattle diets to improve health and performance. Targeted at feed manufacturers.
• Oleomax Palmix Plus 30 Innovative animal nutrition ingredient containing 30% crude palm oil from fruit pulp, rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Provides concentrated energy, fiber, and antioxidants for poultry, swine, and ruminants. Targeted at feed manufacturers.
• Oleomax Nulipid 20 Energy supplement with balanced fatty acid profile (27-39.6% saturated, 26-35.5% monounsaturated, 31-40.8% polyunsaturated) for improving farm animal diets. Maximum 20% free fatty acids. Targeted at feed manufacturers.
• Oleomax Nulipid 40 High energy product with designed fatty acid profile for farm animal feeding. Contains 27-39.6% saturated, 26-35.5% monounsaturated, and 31-40.8% polyunsaturated fatty acids. Maximum 8% free fatty acids. Targeted at feed manufacturers.
• Lecisoy Soy Lecithin (Animal Nutrition) Key ingredient in animal feed formulations with emulsifying, nutritional, and digestive properties. Natural source of essential fatty acids supporting intestinal health and nutrient absorption. Targeted at feed manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fermented soybean meal reduces trypsin inhibitors by at least 50% compared to standard high-protein soybean meal
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINOLASA holds RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certification as Certified Extractors, demonstrating commitment to sustainable and responsible palm oil sourcing practices that meet international environmental and social standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grupo NUMAR (Unilever): Central American food oils and margarine producer (Unilever subsidiary) selling under brands such as Doriana and others across retail and HORECA in the same geographies where Inolasa operates.
• AAK: Specialty oils and fats company focused on value-added vegetable oil solutions for food, chocolate, dairy and personal care — directly comparable in functional/specialty oil positioning similar to Capullo Plus and Balance Oleic Plus.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: Global agricultural commodity giant with oilseed crushing, refining and animal nutrition operations in Costa Rica and Central America, representing the dominant scale competitor across Inolasa's commodity segments.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): One of the world's largest oilseed processors and animal feed ingredient suppliers, with regional Latin American operations that overlap with Inolasa's industrial and animal nutrition verticals.
• Bunge: Global vegetable oil processor and grain merchandiser with extensive Latin American footprint, directly comparable in oilseed crushing, refining and bulk edible oil sales.
• Wilmar International: World's largest palm oil processor and a major edible oils/feed ingredient conglomerate; Inolasa's RSPO-certified palm sourcing places it within Wilmar's upstream supply chain and competitive set.
• CJ CheilJedang: South Korean food and animal feed conglomerate with growing Latin American presence through CJ Selecta; directly comparable in soybean meal, fermented feed proteins and value-added animal nutrition ingredients.
• Olam Food Ingredients (ofi): Global food and feed ingredient supplier (spin-off from Olam International) active in edible oils, cocoa, coffee, nuts and animal nutrition, with a comparable portfolio breadth and B2B industrial customer base.

Regional players

• Industrias ALIMAR: Mexican edible oils producer serving retail, HORECA and industrial customers across Latin America, with comparable product positioning in refined soybean oil and palm blends.
• NaturAceite: Peruvian edible oils and fats company producing refined soybean oil, palm olein and specialty blends for retail and HORECA channels in Latin America — a closer regional analog for Inolasa's integrated model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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