Borges (company)

Borges International Group
Company typePublic
Industryfood
Founded1896
FounderPont Creus
Headquarters
Tàrrega, Catalonia
,
Spain
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

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

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]

Despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the imposition of widespread international sanctions, Borges has continued its business operations in Russia.[5][6][7] The company's ongoing presence in the Russian market has drawn criticism for indirectly supporting Russia's economy during its aggression against Ukraine. This situation has raised ethical concerns and questions about corporate accountability, particularly as Russia remains under global scrutiny for its violations of international law and humanitarian principles.[8][9]

References

  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.
  5. ^ Kateryna, Minkina (2022-05-04). "International companies that continue doing business in Russia • Ukraїner". Ukraїner. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  6. ^ "Over 1,000 Companies Have Curtailed Operations in Russia—But Some Remain | Yale School of Management". som.yale.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  7. ^ "Grupo Borges | ITLV". leave-russia.org. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  8. ^ "Company status: supports the war". WSRW. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  9. ^ "Понад 500 компаній вийшли з Росії, але не всі зупинили бізнес. Оновлюється". Економічна правда (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-01-09.


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