Helios

History and growth

The Helios Group began in 1901, when Alejandrino Pérez and his grandson Gaspar started making artisanal jams and preserves at their confectionery, El Sol, in Valladolid. In 1936, they opened two new establishments, El Val and Helios; the latter became the group’s current registered brand. In 1959, the company built a factory in Arroyo de la Encomienda, near Valladolid, marking a decisive step toward becoming a major food company in Spain. During the 1980s, it consolidated its position as a leading jam manufacturer in Spain.

Products

The company makes and sells a wide range of food products:

• Jams and preserves
• Fried tomatoes and sauces
• Vegetables and pickled products
• Vegetable soups and creams
• Cherries and fruit in syrup
• Spreads and honey
• Baby food

Helios also has organic and 100% fruit product lines.

Manufacturing and sales network

The Helios Group has four production centers in Spain: Azagra and San Adrián-Bebé in Navarre, La Palma del Condado in Huelva, and Íscar-Filito in Valladolid. It also has two factories in Germany, in Mühlhausen and Mönchengladbach, and one in Kenitra, Morocco. Its international commercial offices include Iberfruta Europe, S.R.L., in Perpignan, France, and S.D. Parr in Leeds, England. The main factory in Arroyo de la Encomienda covers 40,000 square meters and uses modern production technology.

Group brands

Brands in the Helios Group include Helios, Bebé, Eva, Mühlhäuser, and Filito, among others.

Ingredients, sourcing, and quality

The company selects fruits and vegetables from Spain, including tomatoes from Extremadura, apricots from Murcia, peas and carrots from Andalusia, and peaches from the Ebro Valley. Some products contain up to 100 grams of fruit per 100 grams of product. Its research and development department creates new products and improves existing ones, with particular attention to the organic and fruit-based lines. Helios also describes certified environmental initiatives, energy-efficiency programs, and sustainable, reusable packaging.

Certifications

Helios holds certificates intended to guarantee product quality and the safety of its production processes.

Contact

Phone: 983 407 849. Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. General email: latienda@grupohelios.com. Orders: pedidos@grupohelios.com. Export: export@grupohelios.com. Sales: comercial@grupohelios.com. Human resources: curriculum@helios.es.