Alvinesa Group
Alvinesa Group: Leader in Natural Ingredients and Circular Economy
Alvinesa Natural Ingredients is a leading group in the production of high-value natural ingredients obtained from by-products of the wine and olive industries. Our mission is to transform these resources into innovative and sustainable solutions for the health, food, cosmetics, and animal nutrition industries, following a circular economy model with the utmost respect for the environment.
The Alvinesa Group comprises four specialized companies that enhance our innovation and production capabilities:
Located in Palmira, Mendoza, Argentina, Dervinsa is a biorefinery with nearly 100 years of history. Specializing in the upcycling of wine biomass residues, it transforms grape pomace and lees into bioproducts such as tartaric acid, cream of tartar, grape seed oil (crude and refined), wine alcohols, compost, and substrates.
Founded in 1965 and based in Chile, Vinicas is the country's largest producer of tartaric acid, cream of tartar, refined grape seed oil, neutral ethyl alcohol from wine, wine distillates, brandy, and plant compost. Its commitment to quality and sustainability positions it as a leader in the industry.
Located in Avinyonet del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain, Cades Penedès was founded in 1972. The company is dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of wine industry residues to obtain products such as alcohol for energy or industrial use, grape seed oil, and calcium tartrate. Additionally, it generates electricity from renewable sources, demonstrating its commitment to the environment.
Genosa
Specializing in the production of hydroxytyrosol from olives, Genosa complements the group’s offering with this powerful natural antioxidant, widely recognized for its benefits for cardiovascular health and overall well-being.
