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Wholesale / Retail 46 - Wholesale trade 46.3 - Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco 46.38 - Wholesale of other food
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
23 February 2026
Employment effect (start)
2 August 2026
Foreseen end date
Description
Calconut, the Alicante-based processor and trader of nuts and traditionally focused on Californian almonds, has announced the creation of 100 new Jobs linked to a €20 million expansion project at its Mutxamel headquarters, scheduled for completion in early 2027. The new 8,000 m² facility will incorporate additional roasting, frying, flavouring and packaging lines, increasing annual production capacity by 10,000 tonnes to 70,000 tonnes.
The company expects to close 2026 with revenues of approximately €376 million. Growth has been driven primarily by its expanding retail division, particularly through its own brand ‘nut&me’, alongside private-label production. Retail sales surged 183% year-on-year, becoming a key pillar of the company’s future development. Meanwhile, Calconut’s traditional international trading and wholesale operations continue to provide volume and global market stability.
Looking ahead, Calconut aims to surpass €500 million in revenue by 2030, consolidating its position as one of Europe’s leading operators in nuts and food ingredients.
Eurofound (2026), Calconut, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 204283, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204283.
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