Companies Profiles

Mendes Gonçalves, SA

  • Mendes Gonçalves

Mendes Gonçalves is currently one of the largest producers of vinegar and sauces in the Iberian Peninsula. Family-oriented, founded in 1982 in the village of Golegã, Mendes Gonçalves continues to exceed in having a personal style and closeness in its relationship with more than 250 employees, with its clients and suppliers.

Innovation is the hugest competitive advantage of Mendes Gonçalves. And creativity is the challenge to which it rises daily.

Thanks to its commitment to innovation, Mendes Gonçalves has gained relevance and has stood out in the market. Its products have already received some awards (Trends&Innovations, SIAL D’OR, Innoval, Gulfood Dubai…), which, in turn, have aroused the interest of multinational companies, as is the case of McDonalds.

“Paladin it´s permanently researching, in order to create new seasonings that may result in different gastronomic experiences to contemporary consumers. Each year we develop approximately 50 new sauces.  Only the best are placed on the market, like the ketchup Mediterranean taste. But there are many others, like our unique Tomato Vinegar , our special range of sauces or the exclusive line of Hot sauces with fruits “Le Diaboletin””, continues Carlos Gonçalves.

About Paladin
Paladin is the mass market brand of Mendes Gonçalves. Paladin is represented by a timeless symbol that is used from the packaging to the fleet. A simple, emotional and greedy logo. A communication and visual identity mark that can make the brand outstands in the shelf.

Paladin is already presented in more than 25 countries and is available in 7 different languages adapted to the countries where the brand is present.

In each country the brand is always looking for long term partnerships of exclusive distribution with partners who have the know-how on mass market distribution and brand building experience. We know that build brands is a long term run.

Join us in a new adventure.

Company Name: MENDES GONÇALVES, SA
Field of Activity: Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
Address: Zona Ind. Lt 6 – Apartado 12
Post Code: 2154-909  Golegã
Website: www.paladin.pt
Contact for international relations: Carlos Gonçalves | Alexandra Almeida | Telma Reis | João Pilão
Occupation: CEO | CEO | Export Manager | Marketing Director & Head of Internationalization
Phone: (+351) 249 979 200

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