el buen pastor sl

Name

el buen pastor sl

Legal name

EL BUEN PASTOR S.L.

Website

https://elbuenpastorsl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Specialty-Claim Fluid Milk Processing (Organic, A2, Grass-Fed) (AFAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Milk (Fluid & Shelf-Stable) (CRADACAA)

Keywords

• UHT milk production
• Dairy manufacturing
• Organic milk
• Lactose-free milk
• Sustainable packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvera de Toranzo

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Milk Product Sales: Primary revenue from sale of UHT milk products including whole, semi-skimmed, skimmed, organic, calcium-enriched, and lactose-free varieties. Products sold through retail supermarket chains and local stores in Cantabria and Spain.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

El Buen Pastor SL manufactures and packages UHT cow's milk at its plant in San Vicente de Toranzo, Cantabria, sourcing raw milk from regional dairy farms. Its portfolio covers whole, semi-skimmed, skimmed, organic, calcium-enriched, and lactose-free varieties, all distributed in 1L Tetra Brik Edge cartons through supermarket chains across Cantabria and the rest of Spain.

Product overview

El Buen Pastor SL is a dairy company producing UHT milk and dairy products from cows in Cantabria, Spain, founded in 1920. The company offers a portfolio of milk products across three categories: Classic milks (Whole, Semi-skimmed, and Skimmed UHT), Organic ECO milks (Whole and Semi-skimmed), and Specialty milks (Calcium-enriched and Lactose-free). All products are processed using UHT technology and packaged in sustainable Tetra Brik containers. The company emphasizes local sourcing from trusted farms in Cantabria, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability in packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leche UHT Entera (Whole UHT Milk) Whole UHT cow's milk from dairy farms in Cantabria, packaged in 1L Tetra Brik Edge cartons for retail household consumption. Aimed at families seeking traditional full-fat milk with local origin.
• Leche UHT Semidesnatada (Semi-skimmed UHT Milk) Semi-skimmed UHT cow's milk from Cantabrian dairy farms, packaged in 1L Tetra Brik Edge cartons for retail household consumption. Positioned for families seeking balanced fat content with full nutritional profile.
• Leche UHT Desnatada (Skimmed UHT Milk) Skimmed UHT cow's milk from Cantabrian dairy farms, packaged in 1L Tetra Brik Edge cartons for retail. Targeted at consumers managing fat intake while preserving authentic milk flavor.
• Leche ECO Entera (Organic Whole UHT Milk) Organic whole UHT cow's milk from ecological farms in Cantabria, packaged in Tetra Brik cartons for retail. Targeted at families committed to healthy, natural, and certified-organic eating.
• Leche ECO Semidesnatada (Organic Semi-skimmed UHT Milk) Organic semi-skimmed UHT cow's milk from ecological farms in Cantabria, packaged in Tetra Brik cartons for retail. Aimed at consumers wanting organic certification with reduced fat content.
• Leche con Calcio (Calcium-enriched UHT Milk) Skimmed UHT cow's milk enriched with calcium, packaged in Tetra Brik cartons for retail. Targeted at consumers, including older adults and families, looking to support daily calcium intake as part of a balanced diet.
• Leche sin Lactosa (Lactose-free Semi-skimmed UHT Milk) Lactose-free semi-skimmed UHT cow's milk from Cantabria, packaged in 1L Tetra Brik Edge cartons for retail. Designed for lactose-intolerant consumers seeking authentic milk taste and easy digestion.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by 20% compared to previous packaging
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Odette Álvarez (Designer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Collaboration with Cantabrian designer Odette Álvarez for the campaign 'La tradición está de moda' including presence at Madrid Fashion Week, capsule collection with exclusive designs, and social impact through Association Apapachando.
• Birle Cup 2026minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 February 2026El Buen Pastor Team participated as sponsor of Birle Cup 2026, a modern reinterpretation of traditional Cantabrian bowling sport. The sponsorship aimed to connect with Generation Z and younger audiences while supporting local culture.
• Asociación ApapachandominorOthers · 1 January 2026Social partnership supporting children with rare diseases and without diagnosis in Cantabria. 100% of capsule collection funds raised are donated to this association.
• Real Racing SantandercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023El Buen Pastor serves as sponsor of Real Racing Santander football club, supporting the Academy and youth sections, and various campus initiatives for children aged 5-14.
• Fundación Camino LebaniegominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Main sponsor of the Fundación Camino Lebaniego for the Año Jubilar Lebaniego 2023-2024, supporting economic development and international projection of Cantabria.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Central Lechera Asturiana (Capsa Food): Spain's flagship regional fluid milk brand based in Asturias, part of Capsa Food. Operates in northern Spain with a similar UHT and fresh milk portfolio, similar scale, and similar distribution through retail supermarkets — the most direct comparable to El Buen Pastor.
• Grupo Pascual: Major Spanish dairy manufacturer with a broad fluid milk portfolio (including UHT) sold nationwide through retail. Competes head-to-head in supermarkets with El Buen Pastor across its Spanish distribution footprint.
• Puleva (Lactalis): Lactalis-owned Spanish fluid milk brand (UHT and fresh) distributed nationally through retail. Directly comparable as a packaged UHT milk brand in Spanish supermarkets.
• Kaiku (Capsa Food): Spanish fluid milk brand (now part of Capsa Food) with UHT and specialty milk offerings sold through retail. Comparable scale and product positioning to El Buen Pastor within the Spanish regional dairy set.
• Feiraco (CL Grupo Alimentario): Galician dairy cooperative with UHT and fresh milk products sold across northern and northwestern Spain. Comparable regional dairy with similar heritage narrative and supermarket-led distribution.
• Covap: Andalusian dairy cooperative with fluid milk and dairy derivatives sold through Spanish retail. Similar profile: regional cooperative-style dairy with branded UHT products competing in supermarkets.

Broad incumbents

• Danone Spain: Multinational dairy giant with a Spanish fluid milk and yogurt portfolio sold through national retail. Competes as a much larger incumbent with broader category and marketing scale; overlap is most direct in UHT fluid milk and lactose-free varieties.
• Lactalis Group: Global dairy leader that owns Puleva in Spain and competes across the UHT milk category. Overlaps with El Buen Pastor in packaged fluid milk and increasingly in specialty/organic sub-segments.
• FrieslandCampina: Global dairy cooperative with European fluid milk products and UHT capabilities. Overlaps in UHT processing, sustainability narratives, and retail private-label supply.

Others

• Tetra Pak: Supplier of the Tetra Brik Edge packaging and UHT processing equipment used by El Buen Pastor; an enabling/adjacent technology partner rather than a competitive peer, but relevant for understanding its packaging-led differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lechebuenpastor
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Compliance4 records

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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