Embutidos Luis Gil, S.L.

Company Overview & History

Embutidos Luis Gil, S.L. is a family-owned organic meat and charcuterie producer based in Las Ruedas de Ocón, La Rioja, Spain. Operated by the Gil family over multiple generations, this small artisan company cultivates its own Duroc pig breed under free-range conditions on over 90 hectares of oak woodland within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Products & Services

• • Organic fresh pork meat (Duroc breed)

• • Artisan charcuterie and sausages made without additives, gluten or lactose

• • Cold cuts including hams, chorizo, patés and sliced cured meats

• • Olive oil production under the La Merendola brand

All products are crafted using traditional methods and prioritized animal welfare and sustainability.

Certifications & Compliance

• • Certified organic meat and sausage production under Spanish and EU regulations

• • Products are gluten-free and lactose-free, with no artificial additives

• • Awarded the Spanish Biosphere Reserve prize for economic and social sustainability

Markets Served

Embutidos Luis Gil serves both the domestic Spanish market and export markets across 15+ countries, reaching distributors and retailers focused on organic, artisan, and high-quality meat products.

Logistics & Infrastructure

Production is based in new facilities in Las Ruedas de Ocón, featuring renewable energy sources (solar, biomass, wind) and capable of processing 60–70 pigs per week. The site operates at over 2,000 m² and maintains efficient cold-chain operations for fresh and cured meat distribution.

Sustainability & Responsibility

• • Free-range Duroc pigs feeding on acorns, organic cereals, roots and natural pasture

• • No antibiotics, hormones, nitrates, nitrites or chemical inputs in rearing or processing

• • Use of renewable energy and rainwater recycling on-site

• • 80% reduction in plastic use in sliced product packaging using FSC-certified paper

• • Participation in national zero-waste initiatives to minimize food waste

Management & Governance

Owned and managed by Rosa and Delia Gil, representing the fourth generation of the Gil family. The company structure emphasizes small-scale, artisanal governance with strong local roots.

Contact Summary

Registered Name: Embutidos Luis Gil, S.L.

Location: Las Ruedas de Ocón, La Rioja, Spain

Production Farm: El Encinar de Ocón (c. 90 ha oak woodland)

Production Capacity: 60–70 pigs processed weekly

Market Reach: Spain and export to 15+ international markets

Target Keywords

• • Organic pork producer Spain

• • Artisan charcuterie La Rioja

• • Free-range Duroc pig meat

• • Gluten-free and lactose-free sausages

• • Sustainable meat packaging Spain

• • Zero-waste meat producer

• • Biosphere Reserve organic meats

• • Embutidos Luis Gil export charcuterie