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Borges (company)

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Borges International Group
Company typePublic
Industryfood
Founded1896
FounderPont Creus
Headquarters,
Key people
Antonio Pont Amenos
Productsfood
Revenue670 million euros
Number of employees
1100
Websitewww.borges.es

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, nuts, dried fruits, olives, vinegars.[1] 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

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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.[2]

International presence

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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.[3]

The company belongs to the Leading Brands of Spain Forum.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Borges' vegan rice walnut milk wins the 2023 Superior Taste Award by International Taste Institute". Vegan First. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  2. ^ "Grupo Borges". 2010-11-08. Archived from the original on 8 November 2010. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  3. ^ "Grupo Borges". 2011-08-27. Archived from the original on 27 August 2011. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  4. ^ "Capricho Andaluz". Retrieved 2022-04-28.
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