Spanish households purchased 619.1 million kilos of chicken last year. Vall Companys, Jealsa, Lactalis and Campofrío Food Group lead some of the protein-related markets.
Foods such as chicken breast, canned tuna or Parmesan cheese are gaining ground in the Spanish diet due to their high protein content and their role in the so-called Ozempic effect foods. According to El Periódico Extremadura, several Spanish and multinational companies dominate the production and sale of these products.
Last year, Spanish households bought 619.1 million kilos of fresh chicken meat, a 5.4% increase compared to 2024. The average consumption was 13.22 kilos per person, according to the Food Consumption Panel of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. In this market, the Catalan company Vall Companys is the leading producer, with an annual turnover exceeding 3 billion euros.
In canned tuna, consumption reached 100 million kilos last year, according to data from the Organisation of Associated Producers of Large Freezing Tuna (Opagac). The Galician company Jealsa, which is the largest canned tuna manufacturer in Spain and the main supplier to Mercadona, recorded a turnover of 825.7 million euros in 2025, its own record. It owns brands such as Rianxeira and Escurís.
In the dairy sector, the multinational Lactalis is the largest player with a presence and factories in Spain. Its Iberian division generates around 1.5 billion euros and leads the sales of European and national cheeses. Among the European brands are Président, Galbani and Leerdammer, and among the national ones are El Ventero, Flor de Esgueva and Gran Capitán.
In turkey, the leader in cold cuts and fat-free products is Campofrío Food Group. The company is based in Madrid, produces its products in its large plant in Burgos and has an annual turnover exceeding 1.1 billion euros.
In cured loin, which has a protein content of around 33% to 35%, the major manufacturer is Incarlopsa, based in Tarancón (Cuenca). It is the largest meat intersupplier of pork in Spain.
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