Montemuro, Portugal
Queijos Santiago (Lactogal)
Cheese producer (acquired by Lactogal 2024) operating 3 plants and 100+ cheese SKUs.
Founded in 1918 in Castelo Branco, Queijos Santiago has over 100 years of history in Portuguese cheese production. The company manufactures a diversified portfolio across several product categories: fresh cheeses (where it holds a market-leading position), requeijão, aged and regional cheeses, cheese boards, and sliced and grated products. As part of Lactogal group, the company is based in Porto and operates production facilities in Montemuro. The website indicates the company is supported by several EU co-financed projects including Portugal 2020 (FEDER and rural development programs), Compete 2020, and Recovery and Resilience Facility (PRR) initiatives, suggesting ongoing investment in production innovation and renewable energy.
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- Dairy
- Cheese
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