Cárnicas Iruña
More than 30 years of experience and innovation
At Cárnicas Iruña, we specialize in the cutting and commercialization of pork, operating a cutting plant equipped to meet the current demands of the market. We are part of the Navarre-based business group Sigma Kreas, which spans the entire value chain, from feed production and pig farming to logistics and meat production. This integration enables us to manage every stage of the value chain comprehensively and efficiently, ensuring the quality and traceability of our products.
120.000
fattening pig places
Quality from the Source
The group’s roots lie in pig farming, with pigs born and raised in Navarre and its neighboring provinces, allowing us to guarantee maximum quality from farm to table.
Genetics
Female breeders: a mix of Large White, Landrace, and Pietrain.
Males: 100% Pietrain.
We currently have 15,000 breeding sows and 120,000 fattening spaces for Large White, Landrace, and Pietrain pigs. Our farms are Welfair™ certified, ensuring animal welfare. The breed, welfare, and the quality of the feed produced at our Marcilla plant ensure the excellence of Cárnicas Iruña’s raw materials.
New Facilities in Lumbier
Our new facilities in Lumbier are designed to meet the latest market demands. Built with sustainability in mind, we have minimized the environmental impact of our operations, achieving 35% energy self-sufficiency through a photovoltaic system.
FACILITIES
New facilities: 12,000 m².
Total site: 23,000 m².
We have the necessary resources to perform careful, professional pork cutting, ensuring a high-quality product. Our facilities are equipped to offer fast and reliable distribution and commercialization, ensuring that the meat reaches our customers in optimal condition.
New facilities
12.000 m2
Cutting Plant
Our cutting plant, supported by significant investment in R&D&i, incorporates automation and standardized cutting processes that meet the specifications of our clients.
Our main goals
Pigs processed per year: 200,000 > 400,000.
Annual production: 18,000,000 > 40,000,000 kg.
We have a qualified and experienced professional team committed to our corporate philosophy and specialized expertise, adapting to the demands of the meat industry. We work with specialized veterinarians and renowned laboratories, continually investing in R&D&i projects.
Production efficiency
Investment in R&D&I
Guaranteed Tracebility
Focus on sustainability
Quality and Innovation
At Cárnicas Iruña, we are committed to quality and innovation at every stage of production. We adhere to strict standards for traceability and health controls to ensure our products meet all food safety and animal welfare regulations. This includes both international and local certifications, guaranteeing consumer safety and animal welfare.
Our company performs quality checks at every stage, from raw material selection to the final product, ensuring the freshness and flavor of our pork.
Our dedication to innovation has led us to adopt advanced technology that improves process efficiency and strengthens our R&D department, where we develop products tailored to new consumption trends, such as low-fat options and products designed for specific dietary needs.
International Expansion
Thanks to our focus on innovation and continuous improvement, we have gained the trust of clients in several countries and continue to expand our presence in the global market.
We hold SAE certification and meet the standards required to export to destinations such as Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Africa, Colombia, and Peru.
We strictly comply with current regulations, implementing controls from the receipt of raw materials to the dispatch of the final product.
Our quality team conducts constant verifications, including visual inspections and temperature monitoring. We also regularly send samples to accredited laboratories and collaborate with veterinarians to ensure full food safety.
We believe that together
we are stronger
Apocerna
APOCERNA (Certified Pork Association of Navarre) is a non-profit organization established in Pamplona in 2001, bringing together Cárnicas Iruña, S.A.T. Ayarate, Luis Albéniz, Explotación Ganadera Atondo, S.A.T. Zarrapea, Granja Lanaiba, and CALPOSA.
CERCANA
CERCANA is a pork brand under APOCERNA created to guarantee consumers premium-quality pork sourced exclusively from farms in Navarre and its neighboring provinces. This ensures the highest meat quality and full traceability and control, from rearing to cutting.