Who we are

COTABACO, Sociedad Cooperativa Tabaquera Comunitaria, is a pioneering organization and leader in tobacco production and marketing in Spain. Founded in 1990 in Extremadura, it arose from the strategic union of several first-degree cooperatives with a common goal: to strengthen the tobacco sector by concentrating supply and promoting sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.

Based in Talayuela (Cáceres), the epicenter of national tobacco production, COTABACO represents more than 180 producer members and cultivates more than 3.212 acres, contributing 20% of the country's raw tobacco production, mainly of the Virginia variety. Thanks to a cooperative and efficient management model, we make a significant contribution to the economic and social development of our region, generating more than 750 direct and indirect jobs.

We are backed by a solid technical and organizational structure, multiple quality (ISO 9001) and environmental (ISO 14001) certifications, and a firm commitment to agricultural innovation. We have modern industrial facilities, a 20 million plant nursery, a biomass-powered curing plant, and a comprehensive traceability system that guarantees quality at every stage of the process.

As the only certified Raw Tobacco Producers' Organization (OPTC) in Spain, we work with all the processing companies in the country, offering products and services with high added value. Our vision is based on three pillars: Protecting our workers, Serving our customers, and Caring for our suppliers, thus fulfilling our ethical, labor, and environmental commitments.

At COTABACO, we are committed to the future of Extremaduran tobacco, combining tradition, sustainability, and agricultural modernization.

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