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Activity
We are currently the largest manufacturer of branded ice cream in Spain with one hundred percent Spanish capital. We have 77 distributors in Spain and 13 own delegations, constituting the largest negative cold capillary distribution network in Spain. We sell under the brands Farggi, La Menorquina and Frigécrème in restaurants, bars and kiosks, ice cream shops, local stores, supermarkets and supermarkets. Taking advantage of distribution capacity and market knowledge, we also distribute other ranges of complementary frozen products from leading Spanish and international brands.
History
The company was founded in 1940 by Fernando Sintes in Alaior (Menorca), thanks to a lottery win. It began distributing ice cream from carts across the island and later installed the first ice cream counter in Ciutadella. In 1950, it opened its first store and in 1957 launched Bombón 57, an innovative product. Over the decades, the company expanded its presence with kiosks, acquired Helados Marisa, and merged with Beatrice Foods in the 1960s, while maintaining management control. In the 1980s and 1990s, it introduced products such as frozen fruit and whisky cakes, and exported to 24 countries. In 2022, it revived historic recipes and relaunched the brand with a new positioning.
Product types
The company offers a wide range of products such as chocolates, macaroons, snacks, sandwiches, cones, popsicles, and ice cream cakes. Highlights include the 57 Chocolate Bar, Almond Chocolate Bar, Mini Almond Bar, Ibiza Salt Roll, Hazelnut Roll, Popcorn Sandwich, Stracciatella, Speculoos Cone, and ice cream popsicles in various flavors.
Mission
The company seeks to maintain its founder's legacy, harnessing the wealth of local raw materials and paying homage to the pleasure and enjoyment characteristic of Menorca, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation in its products.