Alicante, Spain
A.I.A.D.H.E.S.A.
Leading Spanish ice cream manufacturer with over 50 years of tradition, producing premium frozen desserts with high-quality ingredients across five production facilities.
Grupo Alacant is a prominent ice cream producer headquartered in Alicante, Spain, with more than 50 years of heritage rooted in artisanal ice cream making. Founded in 1972 by 35 ice cream artisans, the company has grown to become the market leader in frozen cream sales in Spain since 2009, having sold over 99 million liters of ice cream. The group operates five manufacturing plants located in Alicante, Murcia, Alcobendas, Leganés, and Cork, enabling significant production capacity and distribution across Europe.
The company is committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as core pillars of its operations. Grupo Alacant established KH ALACANT INNOVA, a dedicated research and development subsidiary, to focus on product innovation, process optimization, and new product development. The organization holds certifications including IFS Food and ISO 14001 environmental management, and operates photovoltaic installations and cogeneration plants to support its sustainability goals. The group manages several brands including Helados Alacant, Antiu Xixona, Somosierra, Royne Special Line, and Silver Pail Dairy, serving both retail (notably Mercadona) and international markets.
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- Dairy
- Ice cream
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