Santa Cristina de la Polvorosa, Spain
Quesos el Pastor-Hijos de Salvador, S.A.
Quesos El Pastor is a family-owned cheese manufacturer founded in 1967, now a reference in quality cheese production with international presence in over 80 countries.
Founded in 1967 as a humble family cheesemaking business, Quesos El Pastor has grown into a recognized leader in quality cheese production. The company is currently directed by Marco Rodríguez of the second generation of the founding family. The company operates modern facilities including a pasta prensada production plant inaugurated in 1998, a lactic fermentation plant established in 2014, and IQF freezing technology implemented in 2015.
Quesos El Pastor combines artisanal production methods with cutting-edge technology to develop formulations that meet increasingly health-conscious consumer needs. The company holds certifications from international food quality standards including IFS FOOD and BRCGS, with the exception of lactic whey products. The product portfolio includes several protected designation products including DOP Manchego cheese, DOP Valdéon, and cheeses bearing the Tierra de Sabor and Queso Castellano guarantees.
The company exports to over 80 countries worldwide including the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Mexico, Russia, Dubai, and South Africa. In 2015, Quesos El Pastor received the Premio Alimentos de España award for food internationalization, recognizing its role as an ambassador for Spanish food brands globally. The company is also committed to social responsibility, integrating persons with disabilities into its production processes.
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