1994
Beginning of the line
In 1994 Panidor was founded by Pedro Mendes, a family business, descendant of a family of bakers from Souto da Carpalhosa, a small village located in the centre of Portugal.
1999
Registration of the Panidor trademark
Registration of what would become, a few years later, the leading brand in the deep-frozen bread sector in Portugal.
2000
First export
For the first time ever, we exported our Portuguese custard tarts (pastéis de nata) to the United Kingdom and opened our branch in Lisbon that same year.
2005
Installation of the first automated bakery production line
The success of our products led us to invest in automated solutions to increase productive capacity, and thus respond to the growing demand.
2010
Extension of the automatic bakery line
Technology continues to be an important ally in the production of loaves of bread that truly respect the rules of traditional bakery.
2013
Installation of a new automatic bakery line
This will become the second largest automatic line equipped with a stone oven in the world!
It is also in 2013 that we obtained the ISO 9001 (Quality Management) certification.
2014
1st Food & Nutrition Award
We received the 1st Food & Nutrition Award Honourable Mention in the R&D category.
2015
Halal Certification
With around 80 certified references, we are able to guarantee safety to our customers also from a religious point of view.
In 2015 we opened our automatic pastry production line.
2016
Automatic line of Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastéis de Nata)
We can now produce 700,000 Portuguese custard tarts per day, always respecting the traditional recipe and using real lemon peel and real cinnamon sticks.
In 2016 we obtained the IFS FOOD 6 certification, the most demanding in the food industry.
2017
Gluten Free Certification
In order to meet the dietary restrictions of coeliac consumers, in 2017 we launched our gluten-free products certified by APC (Portuguese Association of Coeliacs).
It is also in 2017 that our automated warehouse is built.
2018
Launch of the line… of Sourdough
The largest in the world for the production of natural fermentation breads!
RSPO Certification (Palm Oil)
2020
Installation of an automatic line to manufacture Portuguese Berliners (Bolas de Berlim).
Creation of a product portfolio to help our customers combat the impact of the pandemic, SAFE BAKERS.
Opening of our own shop network.
2021
New automatic pastry line.
we increased our pastry production capacity.
2022
Panidor's integration into the Groupe Le Duff
We are proud to be part of Le Du Group since October 2022, a French company present in over 100 countries, one of the world's biggest players in the baking industry
A family success story
the largest bakery
in portugal
From a small family business, today we are the number one manufacturer in Portugal in the area of deep-frozen bakery products and pastries, present in almost every Portuguese home and on every continent.
With more than 200 products and a dimension that transcends borders, tradition and innovation continue to be part of our DNA.
It is with an eye to the future that we face the challenges and invest our time and strength. Who knows, perhaps someday we can become the largest bakery in the world!
Tradition
"I come from a family of bakers and it's with pride that I look back on the journey I've made, the result of a risky bet I made over 27 years ago.
At home, bread has always held a special place, and was considered an essential element at the table.
I've always valued the tradition of Portuguese bakery, teachings which I've never relinquished, notwithstanding the fact that Panidor is now the leading national bakery.From a very early age I got involved in my parents' bakery. Today, I continue to do so and to pass on the teachings that were instilled in me, to be able to continue providing the market with bread made with passion.
I'm grateful for the progress we've made and for knowing that the bread that was once made by hand in the small bakery in Souto da Carpalhosa is now present on the tables of most of the Portuguese.”
Innovation
"I joined the Panidor experience around 20 years ago and I've been devoted to it since I graduated from university. Trained in Food Quality, Panidor is where I learned everything about the business, absolutely everything, from raw materials and manufacturing to logistics. Today, I can safely say that what makes the difference is the passion with which we work with our products and the respect we have towards them.
We are an innovative company, yes, but we always innovate with respect for the characteristics of the product and the raw materials, avoiding the use of fake ingredients and producing the kind of food that we want to have on our own tables! Moreover, we have a curious nature and love to taste and discover spices from around the world, bringing inspiration into our kitchens. It is this passion that makes the difference, it is combining experience and know-how with enthusiasm.
Our products surprise the greatest connoisseurs and chefs who are used to working with fresh products and have a certain reluctance to use deep-frozen products.
We create products imagining the smiles of our family and friends indulging in them, and I believe this is the secret to our success."
innovation
As an essential part of our recipe, we seek to provide the market with bread and pastries which exceed the consumer's expectations.
excellence
In the design, production and marketing of products that respect the strictest food quality and safety requirements.
quality
One of the pillars of our brand, achieved through rigorous processes and the choice of raw materials of high quality.
research,
development and innovation
In addition to creating innovative recipes that match market trends, we also create personalised products for our customers, respecting the world's strictest standards.
Our daily routine is challenging, and requires the excellence of professionals with experience and detailed knowledge of the most varied ingredients, processes, machinery and characteristics of each product.
With customers in all four corners of the world, each with very specific needs, it is necessary to adapt every ingredient, every little detail, to compete in such a competitive market. This is the only way we can be the number one manufacturer in Portugal and supply the world's leading brands, from renowned chefs to major distribution chains, including the world's most luxurious hotels.
our
laboratory
In order to guarantee food safety, as well as the quality of each product that leaves our production lines, we have our own quality control laboratory.
The raw materials are therefore subject to a rigorous analysis process upon reception, in order to ensure that they meet all the necessary requirements.
Our laboratory is mainly focused on the analysis of flours, which are our main raw material. We have equipment that helps us understand the behaviour in the production line of all the batches of flour received, thus guaranteeing the quality of our products.
