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Top International food players in Catalonia
Most leading food companies in the world have set up productive centers, R&D departments, and logistics activities in Catalonia. Discover some of them below.
Catalonia's Food Industry, a recipe for success and innovation.
The food industry in Catalonia serves as a driving force for the region's thriving economy. With an impressive turnover of €43,088M and a skilled workforce of 177,031 individuals, Catalonia is a prominent player in the global food market.
The success story of Catalonia's food industry owes much to the collaboration of diverse enterprises throughout the food value chain. From the hardworking agri-food producers to the reliable packaging firms, each part plays a crucial role in this vibrant food ecosystem.
Top food companies have taken note of Catalonia's potential and set up production, research, and logistics centers in the region.
Catalonia's strategic location provides easy access to major markets in the Mediterranean and North Africa, making it a preferred choice for headquarters in Southern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula.
As Catalonia's food industry continues to grow and innovate, its influence extends beyond the region, establishing Catalonia as an economic powerhouse and a standout player in the global culinary scene.
Discover the many international companies with a global reach driven by Catalonia's dynamic food industry.
Top International Food Players In Catalonia.
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CHUPA CHUPS
Catalonia is home to the Perfetti Van Melle group’s HQ, a production, logistics, and R&D center with a combined workforce of 300 people.
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NESTLÉ
Nestlé has over 2,000 employees and its Spanish head office and global IT hub in Catalonia, as well as 4 production centers: Girona (soluble coffee), Reus (roasted coffee), Viladrau (bottled water), and Castellbisbal (pet food).
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KELLOG'S
Kellog's plant in Valls (Tarragona), with more than 300 direct workers and about 200 indirect workers, produces cereals for more than 20 countries in Europe and the Middle East.
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NUTRITION SANTÉ (OTSUKA GROUP)
The Japanese group Otsuka produces snacks and protein-based products from its two production plants and R&D centers in Catalonia.
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BIMBO
The Mexican group BIMBO has a production plant for sliced bread and pastries in Catalonia with a workforce of some 200 people.
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HARIBO
With more than 800 employees, Haribo has based its production site in Catalonia along with its R&D team. This plant produces annually 55,000 tons for export to other European markets.
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MONDELEZ
The Mondelez Group has two production centers in Catalonia, which manufacture cookies and premade desserts. The subsidiary of the Master Blenders group also has a plant in Mollet del Vallès (Barcelona) specializing in ground coffee.
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BUNGE
Bunge is a leading producer of protein flours for the livestock industry and vegetable oils for the food industry. It has a production center and its headquarters in Barcelona and employs over 200 people in Catalonia.
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PURATOS
Puratos is a leading manufacturer of bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients. Its facilities in Sils (Girona) include an innovation center, a natural yeast dough production plant, and an automated vertical warehouse.
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ELIAN
North American company Elian, a subsidiary of Viserion Group, acquired Cargill's soy processing factory in the Port of Barcelona. It retained all 65 employees and adapted the plant to produce alternative protein from soy.
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