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BRAND SPOTLIGHT

DE LA CUEVA

In this brand breakdown we take a deep dive into De La Cueva.

CATEGORY: CANNED FISH

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šŸ“˜BRAND OVERVIEW

De la Cueva is born from a gastronomic journey spreading the world over. Founder Patrick De la Cueva wanted to share the rich tapestry of flavours heā€™s encountered on his adventures, bringing ingredients from small producers across over 40 countries to his store.

  • De la Cueva supplies the highest quality canned goods, as well as olives, oils, sweets, and winesĀ 

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  • Whilst the products all come under the De la Cueva brand, theyā€™re pulled from artisanal suppliers worldwideĀ 

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  • Only founded in 2020, De La Cueva has enjoyed quick success off the back of its terrific tastesĀ 

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  • By attaching his family name to them, Patrick guarantees only the highest quality of products

šŸ”LETā€™S GIVE SOME CONTEXT

  • Founder Patrick had worked his entire career in the food industry before setting up De la Cueva, and was already a specialist in saffron and other spicesĀ 

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  • Artisanal foods has a CAGR of 11% and is expected to have a very healthy market value of Ā£203bn by 2025

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  • De la Cuevaā€™s products reflect the values which Patrick holds: quality, authenticity, and passion

šŸ¢ BEHIND THE SCENES

  • Headquarters: AlicanteĀ 
  • Year founded: 2020
  • Employee count: 3
  • Purchasing Options: Online, in-store

šŸ‘‰Ā PRODUCT AND AUDIENCE SNAPSHOT

  • Category: Canned Fish


  • Product: Canned goods


  • Product Range: Canned fish, meats, vegetables, oils and vinegars, snack foods, nougat, wineĀ 


  • Innovation: Ingredients sourced from local producers in over 40 countriesĀ 

  • Target audience: Consumers willing to pay a premium for the highest-quality ingredients and flavour

  • Brand positioning: Premium, quality food for a discerning palette

šŸ§”Ā THIS GETS US EXCITED

  • Gastronomic culture is at the heart of everything which De la Cueva does; the highest quality produce is carefully sourced by region

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  • De la Cueva wants to help you cook. Their blog is full of the latest culinary trends, so you know how to use the product that youā€™ve boughtĀ 

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  • Founder Patrickā€™s background is in professional cuisine, and heā€™s specifically a specialist in saffron and other spicesĀ 

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  • Fancy a glass? De la Cueva also has a range of wines and champagnes from specially selected vineyards

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  • Their customers really love their products, and theyā€™ve got a five star rating on Google Reviews


  • You can check out their Instagram to see just how tasty their food looks

šŸ¤”Ā POTENTIAL BRAND CHALLENGES

  • Thereā€™s a growing number of gourmet and artisanal food brands across Europe. Patrick will need to leverage his culinary expertise to keep his flavours on topĀ 

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  • De la Cueva has a limited retail presence, and would benefit from being stocked in more brick-and-mortar stores across Europe

šŸSOME OF THEIR COMPETITION

šŸ›’ WHERE TO FIND THEM

  • Retail – available from various online retailers like Mentta and Made In Spain Store

  • Direct To Consumer – available on their website

ā­ WHAT NEXT?

  • Itā€™s a big world out there: Patrick loves travelling to find new culinary delicacies. With plenty more ingredients to find, expect consistent new products in his store

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  • Ingredients this good belong in a restaurant. De la Cueva could partner with local eateries to make sure their guests get the best taste on offer

šŸ§¢Ā Ā MEET THEIR TEAM

All data is correct at time of writing.Ā 

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