Quely facts for kids

Quely is a company from Majorca, Spain. It started in 1853 and is still run by the same family. They make tasty biscuits, baked goods, and chocolate snacks.

How Quely Started: A Look at Its History

Quely biscuits have a long history, going back to the 1700s. Back then, sailing ships needed food that would last a long time on their journeys. The special oven that made these biscuits in the 1800s can still be seen in Inca today.

Building the First Factory

In 1934, a man named Jaime Doménech Borrás bought land to build the first Quely factory. But building plans were put on hold because of the Spanish Civil War, which started in 1936. It wasn't until 1940 that he could finally order all the machines needed for the factory.

World War II brought more difficulties. The special stone oven for baking was built during the war. Jaime Doménech Borrás passed away in 1947. His sons, Jaime and Gabriel, continued his work. The factory finally started making products in the 1950s.

Becoming "Quely"

The company wanted to call itself "Cor de Mallorca," but they couldn't use that name because of legal reasons at the time. So, they chose the name "Quely" instead. During the 1960s, Quely biscuits became very popular in Majorca.

In 1970, Quely became a public limited company, which means it could sell shares to the public. Since then, the company has grown and become more modern. In 1993, a fire destroyed the factory, including the building and machines. But the company rebuilt everything! Today, Quely is still owned and run by the same family in Majorca.

Quely and Rafael Nadal

Since January 2010, the famous tennis star Rafael Nadal has been a special ambassador for Quely around the world. Rafael Nadal is from Majorca, just like Quely!

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In Spanish: Quely para niños