s.c. andaluza aceites cazorla

What s.c. andaluza aceites cazorla does

Aceites Cazorla S.C.A. is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative (Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza) founded in 1951 and headquartered in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain, that produces and markets extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) under the Denominación de Origen Protegida Sierra de Cazorla. Its supply base comprises more than 2,000 farmer-members across six municipalities (Cazorla, Chilluévar, La Iruela, Peal de Becerro, Quesada, and Santo Tomé) cultivating roughly 37,500 hectares, with production split between the Picual variety (94% of surface) and the autochthonous Royal variety (6%), the latter exclusive to the Sierra de Cazorla region.

The cooperative operates a fully mechanized mill using cold extraction (battering below 27°C), automated reception and variety classification, temperature-controlled stainless steel aging cellars (~20°C), and a bottling line capable of more than 1,500 liters per hour. Its product portfolio spans core olive oils (Picual, Royal, Premium/early-harvest, Ecological, and the Castillo de la Yedra single-estate line), AOVE-based cosmetics (body milk, shampoo, facial creams, lip balm, foot cream, bath gel, rosemary alcohol), and gourmet extensions (AOVE-infused chocolate, gummies, jellies, olives, and sherry vinegar), sold as individual SKUs and curated packs.

Revenue is generated through three channels: (1) a B2B export operation with owned commercial offices in several countries and a partner-led logistics network serving importers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers in 20+ markets including Germany, USA, China, Japan, Brazil, and Australia; (2) direct-to-consumer e-commerce at aceitescazorla.com with multilingual support, pay-as-you-go unit pricing, free shipping for orders of 8+ boxes within Spain, and international delivery within 72 working hours; and (3) oleotourism experiences via the Oleotour Jaén visitable-mill program, complemented by on-site retail and fuel sales at headquarters. Certifications include IFS Food, Gusto del Sur, Degusta Jaén, Compromiso Calidad Turística, and the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism.

Name

s.c. andaluza aceites cazorla

Legal name

ACEITES CAZORLA S.C.A.

Website

https://aceitescazorla.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aceites Cazorla S.C.A. is an Andalusian agricultural cooperative founded in 1951 that produces and exports Denominación de Origen Sierra de Cazorla extra virgin olive oil from more than 2,000 farmer-members across six municipalities, serving B2B distributors and D2C consumers in over 20 countries with added cosmetics and gourmet lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (AOVE)

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKAEAC

Olive Oil Production & Bottling

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Edible Oils, Fats & Margarine Manufacturing

Keywords

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Olive oil production
• Agricultural cooperative
• Olive oil exports
• Olive-based cosmetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Cazorla

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Olive Oil Product Sales: Direct B2C sales of olive oil and related products through the company's e-commerce store (aceitescazorla.com). Products include Picual, Royal, Premium, and Ecological AOVE in various packaging (bottles, cans, jerrycans) and sizes, as well as gourmet products (chocolate, jams, gummies, olives) and AOVE-based cosmetics.
2. B2B Export Sales: International B2B sales of bulk and packaged olive oil to importers, distributors, retailers, and wholesalers. The company has its own commercial offices in several countries and serves clients across Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
3. Oleotourism Experiences: Revenue from oleotourism activities, including visits to the cooperative's facilities, olive groves, and processing plant. The company holds the Oleotour Jaén distinction as a visitable oil mill (Almazara Visitable) and is part of the Sustainable Tourism Association.
4. AOVE-Based Cosmetics: Sales of cosmetic products made with AOVE (extra virgin olive oil), including body milk, shampoo, hand cream, facial cream, foot cream, lip balm, bath gel, and rosemary alcohol with AOVE.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aceites Cazorla S.C.A. produces and sells extra virgin olive oil (AOVE) under the Denominación de Origen Protegida Sierra de Cazorla, sourced from more than 2,000 farmer-members cultivating Picual (94%) and the autochthonous Royal (6%) olive varieties. The cooperative also manufactures AOVE-based cosmetics, gourmet products (chocolates, jellies, gummies, olives, sherry vinegar), and offers oleotourism experiences at its certified Almazara Visitable facility in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain. Products are distributed through a dedicated B2B export department serving 20+ countries and through direct-to-consumer channels including an e-commerce storefront and physical retail store.

Product overview

Aceites Cazorla S.C.A. is an olive oil cooperative founded in 1951, producing extra virgin olive oils (AOVE) from the Sierra de Cazorla region. The core product portfolio centers on three main olive oil varieties: Picual (94% of production), Royal (6%, native to the region), and Premium/early harvest oils. Beyond olive oils, the company has diversified into AOVE-based cosmetics (body milk, shampoos, facial creams, lip balms, foot creams) and gourmet products (olive oil chocolates, gummies, jellies, olives, vinegar). Products are sold as individual items and in curated packs (Gran Selección, Cosmetic Packs, Gourmet Packs). The cooperative also offers olive tourism experiences. All products carry Denominación de Origen Sierra de Cazorla certification and are exported to international markets including Germany, USA, China, Japan, Brazil, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Bottling capacity exceeding 1,500 liters per hour
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oleotour JaéncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAceites Cazorla participates in the Oleotour Jaén initiative promoted by the Provincial Government of Jaén, which promotes olive oil tourism experiences in the province. The cooperative holds the distinction of Almazara Visitable (visitable oil mill) within this tourism program, offering visitors tours of its facilities, olive groves, and production process. The partnership is central to the company's oleotourism strategy.
• Diputación Provincial de JaéncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Provincial Government of Jaén jointly promotes Oleotour Jaén with participating cooperatives and municipalities. Aceites Cazorla collaborates in activities organized to promote olive oil with Designation of Origin Sierra de Cazorla in different locations, including events in Castilla y León (Valladolid) to raise awareness of DO-certified EVOO.
• Consejo Regulador de la Denominación de Origen Sierra de CazorlacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Regulatory Council oversees the DOP Sierra de Cazorla covering 37,500 hectares across nine municipalities. Aceites Cazorla is a member of this protected designation system, which guarantees the geographic origin and quality standards of its oils. The Council and the SCA jointly organize promotional activities in markets like Castilla y León.
• Asociación Turismo SostenibleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAceites Cazorla is a member of the Sustainable Tourism Association (2024), which promotes sustainable tourism practices among its members. The cooperative also holds the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (Carta Europea de Turismo Sostenible).
• International Shipping and Logistics PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor international B2C and B2B shipments, the company utilizes a strengthened network of logistics partners to ensure delivery worldwide. The company states it has its own commercial offices in several countries and a network of partners enabling international delivery regardless of the customer's location or the type of buyer (individual, importer, distributor, retailer, or wholesaler).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deoleo: World's largest olive oil company and owner of Carbonell and Bertolli brands, plus Hojiblanca. Directly comparable as a Spanish EVOO producer with global distribution and broad product portfolio, but operates at far greater scale across multiple origins and price tiers.
• Acesur: Spanish olive oil group headquartered in Jaén producing under brands like La Española and Coosur. Comparable as a vertically integrated Andalusian EVOO producer with both private label and branded export operations, but with broader geographic and product reach.
• Grupo Ybarra: Historic Spanish food group producing Ybarra olive oil and a wider grocery product range. Comparable as a Spanish EVOO producer with both retail branded and bulk exports, but diversified across multiple food categories rather than specialized in single-origin DOP oils.
• Borges International Group: Spanish food company with a major olive oil division supplying private-label and branded EVOO globally. Comparable as a Spanish EVOO exporter with strong international distribution, but operates across a much broader portfolio of Mediterranean foods (nuts, vinegars, pasta).
• Sovena España: Portuguese-Spanish group operating olive oil bottling and brand operations including Andorinha. Comparable as an Iberian EVOO producer with major bottling capacity and retail/private-label contracts, but at industrial scale rather than cooperative single-origin focus.

Direct peers

• Castillo de Canena: Premium single-estate EVOO producer in Jaén specializing in early-harvest and single-varietal oils for retail and gourmet channels. Closely comparable to Aceites Cazorla as a fellow Jaén-based premium EVOO producer with similar DOP positioning, gourmet/cosmetics diversification, and export focus.
• Oro Bailén: Premium Jaén-based EVOO producer recognized with multiple international awards (including Mario Solinas). Directly comparable as a small-scale premium Spanish EVOO producer competing on quality awards, single-varietal positioning, and gourmet distribution channels.
• Muela-Olives: Family-owned Spanish olive oil mill in Córdoba producing premium EVOOs from own groves. Comparable as a Spanish single-origin EVOO specialist with international distribution and awards focus, though based in Córdoba rather than Jaén.
• Almaoliva (Dcoop): Andalusian olive oil cooperative within Dcoop, one of the world's largest olive oil producer cooperatives. Comparable as a Spanish cooperative EVOO model aggregating many farmer-members, but operating at far greater scale across multiple Andalusian DOPs and bulk export markets.

Emerging players

• Knolive Oils: Small-batch Andalusian EVOO producer focused on premium single-varietal early-harvest oils for export. Comparable as a Spanish premium EVOO specialist selling via international gourmet channels, though much smaller in scale and farmer-member base than Aceites Cazorla.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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