The history of JC COIMBRA dates back to 1946, when its founder, José Carvalho Coimbra, began distributing olive oil. Over the years, a spirit of ambition, humility, hard work and innovation has enabled the company to refine its operations and develop new capabilities in order to meet the ever-growing, volatile and diverse demands of the market.
The JC COIMBRA Group operates in the olive oil sector, specialising in the supply of olive oils and edible oils to the consumer market and the processing industry, through its own brands and private label solutions. Its products are distributed across various international markets, reflecting a well-established and expanding business.
We believe that the expertise acquired over eight decades, underpinned by consistent dedication and professionalism, enables us to successfully meet market demands and the growing sophistication of consumer tastes.
We remain committed to growth and adopt a proactive and dynamic approach, always striving for more and better, both nationally and internationally. We aim to steadily expand our international presence, prioritising competitiveness in terms of both production and quality.
José Carvalho Coimbra began his career in the olive oil distribution sector. Over the years, his spirit of achievement, humility, hard work and innovation has enabled him to refine and develop new capabilities to meet the ever-increasing, volatile and diverse demands of the olive oil market.
“José Carvalho Coimbra founded Ferreira Correia & Coimbra, Lda. as a partnership, “Ferreira Correia & Coimbra, Lda”, continuing the distribution of olive oil.
The sole trader business “José Carvalho Coimbra” was established.
He was a founding partner of the company “Marialva – Soc. Industrial e Armazenista de Azeites, Lda”, which began operating in the field of packaging and refining. He left the company in 1973.
José Carvalho Coimbra began bottling olive oil independently at the Estarreja facilities.
Relocation to new premises (Avanca) and establishment of the current company, “José Carvalho Coimbra & Companhia, Lda.”. The industrial site comprises a packaging facility, a refinery and a storage facility.
Acquisition of a stake in Aucama – Complexo Agro Industrial Valpacense, Lda. An industrial facility comprising an olive mill and an olive pomace oil extraction plant.
Establishment of Fexol – Fábrica de Extracção de Óleos de Montemor, Lda., an oil extraction company.
Acquisition of an Extraction Unit in Coimbra.
Acquisition of an industrial unit in Folgosa do Douro (Armamar), comprising an olive mill and extraction facilities.
In July 1995, the company changed its legal form from a limited liability company to a public limited company: “JC COIMBRA, SA”
Acquisition of the company AZCÔA, AZEITES DO CÔA, LDA. A Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil bottling facility.
Acquisition of Sonaz, Comércio e Indústria de Azeites, Lda. A company specialised in the bottling of olive and vegetable oils.
Fusion with MIGASA Group.
Creation of the company OLIBÉRIA FOODS LDA.
Acquisition of the VIANEZA mayonnaise brand.
Acquisition of the company Manuel Serra.