The Gullón Story
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1892
Galletas Gullón was founded in Aguilar de Campoo (Palencia)
1950
A process of diversification began which, aside from the traditional products, resulted in the launch of Marie biscuits, and golden Tostadas, along with wafers, chocolate coated rosquillas and other pastries
1983
María Teresa Rodríguez is appointed CEO and takes over the management.
1986
We create the first wholemeal biscuit in Spain.
1997 y 1999
We are the first biscuit manufacturer to obtain the Quality and Environmental Management certifications from AENOR
2000
We launched the first of our subsidiaries, “Bolachas Gullón”, in Portugal with other branches subsequently following in Italy, France, United Kingdom and USA. We also produced the first low salt and reduced sugar “light” biscuit (Ligera).
2003
The Gullón II Factory was opened in Aguilar de Campoo. It was the largest factory of its kind in Europe at that time.
2007
We led the national CENIT – HIGEA research project. And we launched the BIO Marie allergen free biscuit made with organic cereals.
2015
We inaugurated the new VIDA factory, and introduced the Vitalday range.
2018
King Philip VI visited our premises
2019
María Teresa Rodríguez became Honorary CEO of the company having handed over the leadership to her daughter Lourdes Gullón.
We relaunched the sugar free Diet Nature range under the name ZERO. This year 38 new products were launched on the market.
2022
We celebrated the company’s 130th anniversar
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