History | Major highlights
1979
The company Aperitivos y Extrusionados was founded in 1983 in the town of Ribaforada (Navarre). This company began operations in 1979 under the trade name ASPIL.
1994
1994
In 1993, we purchased Frutos Secos Abrego, which was located in the town of Andosilla in Navarre and had been operational since 1956. In 1995, we decided to consolidate the production of both companies in Ribaforada.
1999
Four years later, in 1999, the company was fully integrated to the Grupo Borges, becoming a part of the dried fruit and nuts division which brings together all of the import, export, manufacture and sales activities of nuts and snacks.
2006
2006
2010
In February 2011 we bought the Valencian company Papas Vicente Vidal, which was founded in 1931 and is the benchmark company in the Spanish potato crisps market. With this acquisition, Apex began manufacturing and selling potato crisps with the trade name Vicente Vidal, and multiplied its presence in the retail channel.
2011
2011
In July of the same year, we acquired Aperitivos Gus, a private label manufacturing specialist with a plant in Leon. This acquisition makes Grupo Apex the Spanish leader in private label sales, with the most modern factory in the sector. It also gives us the competitive edge by purchasing the raw material (potato) directly from farmers.
2013
In 2013, we launched Marinas, a renowned brand in the high-quality crisp market that is also held in high regard by consumers due to its commitment, ingredients and careful production process.
2017
2017
Creation of a business subsidiary in Bayona, France.
In 2017, SYC Diversificación, based in Ejea de los Caballeros, was acquired. The company manufactures and sells products mainly targeted at the non-organised channel, where we can find leading brands, such as Jumpers.
2018
In 2018, the Valencian company, Papes Safor, was acquired. The company specialises in the manufacturing of high-quality crisps for the distributor brand and under the brand name, Aitana, which has extensive history in its area of influence.
In December 2018, Grupo APEX acquired the business, POPITAS, a leading brand in Spain in the popcorn market. Thanks to this agreement, Apex has strengthened its category growth strategy.
2019
2019
In 2019, it formalised the acquisition of the brand of the Madrid company Espafrima S.L., which specialises in manufacturing crisps, snacks and nuts under the brand, ESPADA.
2020
In 2020 a complete vacuum fryer line was acquired and installed, which allows us to produce crisps like burguer chips / french fries.
2021
2021
In 2021 we acquired shares in Productos Emilio Arias Lizano, a specialist in sunflower seeds and nut manufacturing. It is a prestigious brand in the national sector. Its sunflower seeds are enormously popular in the central region of the peninsula.
2022
In 2022, the Catalan company Viube Foods Ltd. is acquired, a manufacturer specialised in vegetable crisps and dedicated to the production and marketing of vegetable crisps made with 100% natural ingredients under the MIKSO brand.
2022
Pop Up brand acquisition and exclusive distribution agreement for Spain, Portugal and Andorra of EAGLE brand.
2023
In the summer of 2023, the renowned company based in Jaen, specialized in the manufacturing of chips, salty snacks and nuts under the Santo Reino brand, was acquired.
2024
At the beginning of 2024, the 100% of the shares of Tot Snack were acquired. A company located in Barberà del Vallès (Barcelona), specialized in the manufacturing of snacks and popcorn.
Opening of a new Group factory in Alesón (La Rioja).