Portugal’s Grupo Lusiaves acquires majority of Spanish poultry peer Oblanca
Portuguese poultry group expands footprint across the Iberian Peninsula
EUROPE – Portuguese poultry producer Grupo Lusiaves is taking control of a majority stake in Spanish poultry company Oblanca as part of its expansion strategy in the Iberian Peninsula.
The deal, which took effect on 1 October, was confirmed by Oblanca in a statement describing the agreement as a long-term growth opportunity for both companies.
Although the financial details were not made public, the partnership marks a significant consolidation move within the regional poultry sector.
Oblanca, based in León, said the transaction will create one of the most prominent poultry operators across Spain and Portugal once the two businesses are fully integrated.
The collaboration connects two companies with long-established operations in poultry processing and related food production segments.
Grupo Lusiaves operates in several sectors, including poultry farming, animal feed production and renewable energy, giving it a broad base across the agri-food chain.
The company manages more than 40 facilities across Portugal and generates an annual turnover exceeding US$468 million.
Its portfolio includes subsidiaries such as Campo Vivo and Campoaves, while its main consumer brand, Lusiaves, remains a leading name in the domestic poultry market.
Strategic expansion across Iberia
Grupo Lusiaves president Avelino Gaspar said the acquisition is not just a financial investment but also a partnership between two family-run companies with shared values and ambitions.
He noted that integrating Oblanca into the Lusiaves Group would strengthen their joint operations in the Iberian food sector, create new business prospects and enhance value for partners and customers.
The move follows Oblanca’s own recent expansion activities, highlighting a trend of consolidation among poultry producers in the region.
Just weeks before the Lusiaves transaction, Oblanca acquired Distribución Frigorífica Segoviana, a Spanish company focused on fresh chicken, processed poultry and eggs.
Distribución Frigorífica Segoviana mainly supplies the Autonomous Community of Madrid and has helped Oblanca expand its production and distribution capacity in central Spain.
With this latest deal, Oblanca is now shifting from being an acquirer to becoming part of a larger cross-border network with broader production and market reach.
The integration of both companies is expected to reshape competition across the Iberian poultry industry as producers scale up operations to meet rising demand for poultry and processed meat products.
Both parties have indicated that the transaction sets the foundation for further cooperation and long-term investment in the poultry value chain across Spain and Portugal.
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