Borges (company)
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | food |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Founder | Pont Creus |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Antonio Pont Amenos |
| Products | food |
| Revenue | 670 million euros |
Number of employees | 1100 |
| Website | www |
Borges International Group (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈbɔɾʒəs]) is a Spanish food company based in Tàrrega, Catalonia. It was founded in 1896.
Borges produces a range of olive oil. The company exports products to over 120 countries and offers private-label production services. The company's headquarters are located in Reus and Tàrrega (100 km from Barcelona), with 1100 employees, turnover of 670 million euros.
History[edit]
In 1896, the couple Antonio Pont Pont and Dolores Creus Casanovas founded Industrias Pont in Tárrega (Lérida) for the sale of almonds and olives, typical products of the region.
In 1914, the industrialization of the group began with the acquisition of an oil mill to obtain olive oil.
In 1985, the first international subsidiary was created in California for the supply of walnuts and almonds.[1]
International presence[edit]
The company has an important international activity, not in vain approximately 75% of the group's sales are made abroad. The company is one of the world leaders in the olive oil, vinegar, walnut, olive and almond markets.[2]
The company belongs to the Leading Brands of Spain Forum.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Grupo Borges". 2010-11-08. Archived from the original on 8 November 2010. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- ^ "Grupo Borges". 2011-08-27. Archived from the original on 27 August 2011. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- ^ "Capricho Andaluz". Retrieved 2022-04-28.
External links[edit]
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