The group
The MONBAKE Group is one of the largest companies producing frozen dough and Bakery Café products in Spain. It manufactures, distributes and markets bread, pastry and cake products both for the home market and abroad, with a presence in over 30 countries.
OUR CORPORATE BRANDS
The best solutions for the professional.
Brands which cover bread, pastry and cake products and are benchmarks in the sector. Recognised in the market for excellent product quality and unmatched service. Directed at bakeries, cake shops, hot food retail, specialist stores and food stores, restaurants, hotels, fast food, franchises and catering.
FACTORIES, COMMERCIAL NETWORK AND STORES
A SOLID PRESENCE
We have a solid commercial and industrial structure, and a wide network of stores throughout the country, which allows us to provide the best, most direct service to our clients. An advanced, effective organisation that is also capable of distributing our products throughout the world.
All this is possible thanks to a team of over 2.000 people who are well trained and committed to their work.
- 11 factories, 28 offices and over 100 distributors.
- 194 of our own stores, and 29 franchises.
A presence in over 30 countries.
HISTORY
Monbake was created in February 2018, when the Ardian investment group acquired Berlys and Bellsolà with the aim of leading the frozen dough sector in Spain. We have 9 production areas distributed throughout national territory, and more that 1700 employees.
GET TO KNOW THE HISTORY OF THE COMPANIES MAKING UP MONBAKE
1850 – 1968
Origins of the Berlys business.
Panaderías Navarras founded.
1890
First Bellsolà oven founded
1960 – 1980
Pere Bellsolà Fonarelles opened new facilities in Aiguaviva, Girona, for the production of fresh bread, in order to supply both his network of stores and external clients, serving not only traditional bakers but also catering and restaurant clients.
1980
Huge period of growth for Berlys. Consolidation of industrial structure and network of stores.
1994
Berlys founded
(Puratos + Panasa).
1995
Berlys launches the first frozen ciabatta on the market.
1996
Berlys opens the most modern pre-baked bread factory in Europe.
1997 – 2003
Merger between Berlys and Lázaro Taberna. BRC acquired.
2001
First automated lines at Bellsolà factory in Aiguaviva (implementation of L6 automated line).
2001
Bellsolà changes its brand image. Furthermore a new production line is established for pre-baked bread (L8) with greater production capacity; 6000 baguettes per hour.
2007
Berlys opens its second logistics platform. With a capacity for 13,000 pallets.
2012
Bertiz, the Bakery Café chain based on top quality positioning for product, store and management, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, opens its first store in Bilbao.
2013
Berlys Corporación Alimentaria S.A. is created.
2014
Bertiz opens its first franchise in Bilbao.
2016
New automatic storage silo with a capacity for 8000 pallets. New automatic pastries fermenter at the Aiguaviva plant.
2018
Ardian acquires Berlys and Bellsolà, and the MONBAKE GROUP is born.
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CODE OF ETHICS
One code, our way of life.
Concerned about the world around us, we are committed to applying a code that helps us to achieve our mission, vision and values in the most human way possible.
MISSION, VISION, VALUES
MISSION
At Monbake, we combine tradition, dynamism and innovation, in order to provide daily value solutions to each of our clients.
VISION
At Monbake, we are leaders in the frozen mass market thanks to the talent, energy and experience of our team, which knows how to turn innovation, collaboration and customer focus into extraordinary growth.
VALUES
C – Customer-centric:
Make decisions aimed at creating real value for the customer, anticipating their needs and ensuring quality and service.
R – Resolution:
Act with agility, autonomy and clarity. Respond quickly and effectively to ensure flawless execution.
E – Effort and innovation:
Commitment to continuous improvement, combining discipline and creativity to evolve processes, products and ways of working.
C – Multiplier collaboration:
Overcoming silos, sharing information and working together to maximise overall impact.
E – Extraordinary ambition:
Aiming higher, seeking new opportunities and raising the collective bar to drive growth.
R – Responsibility:
Acting ethically, consistently and respectfully, being aware of the impact of our decisions on people, customers and society.