Galletas Gullón facts for kids
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| Industry | Food processing |
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| Founded | 1892 |
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Aguilar de Campoo (Palencia)
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| Products | Cookies Biscuits Crackers |
Galletas Gullón is a famous Spanish company. It makes many kinds of cookies, biscuits, and crackers. The company started in 1892. It is located in a town called Aguilar de Campoo in Spain. This area is known for its large wheat fields. Gullón has become a leading biscuit maker in Spain.
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A Long History of Making Biscuits
Gullón has been making tasty treats for over 130 years. It was founded in 1892. The company has grown a lot since then. In 2009, Gullón made 102 million kilograms of biscuits. Its sales reached 163 million euros that year. By 2014, sales grew even more to 286.6 million euros.
Where Gullón Makes Its Products
Gullón has two large factories. Both are located in Aguilar de Campoo. The second factory is called Gullón II. It opened in 2003. This factory is huge, covering 100,000 square meters. It is the largest biscuit factory in all of Europe. It is located right next to a major motorway.
Leading the Company
María Teresa Rodríguez Sainz-Rozas has been Gullón's leader since 1983. She is the CEO and Managing Director. She believes in putting money back into the company. Almost 2% of Gullón's sales go into new ideas. This includes projects for research and development (R&D). This helps the company create new and better products.
People Behind the Biscuits
Most of Gullón's employees live nearby. They come from Aguilar de Campoo. Many also come from other towns. These towns include Cervera, Herrera, and Guardo in Palencia. Some employees also come from Reinosa and Santander.
Gullón Around the World
Gullón's products are enjoyed in many places. In the United States, for example, Gullón works with a company called Jurakan International Corporation. This company helps share Gullón's biscuits with people in the US.
Recent Growth and Milestones
Gullón continues to grow and succeed. In 2021, the company's sales increased by over 10 million euros. This was a 2.5% increase from the year before. Total sales reached 419 million euros. In 2022, Gullón celebrated a very special birthday. It marked 130 years since the company was founded.
