Gullón invests more than 196 million euros in production and logistics

Galetas Gullón, the Spanish multinational specialising in biscuits, crackers and much more, is making a major investment: the figure is 196,3 million euros.

The operation, which will enable the creation of 140 new direct jobs, consists of an investment project in logistics and new homogenised and dietary foods in the city of Palencia, the capital of the province of the same name, in the north-central part of the country.

It is a mountain town, at an elevation above sea level of 794 metres.

Gullón is taking action on two fronts

In detail the plan is divided into two parts. The first involves the construction of a new, fully automated handling platform in Aguilar de Campo (Castilla y León), next to the company's existing facilities and near the Vida. Named in 2015, it takes its name from the Vitaldayrange, a line of healthy products and snacks made from whole grains, rice, maize and oats.

The hub will have a high-performance, climate-controlled silo, 38 metres high, six conveyor lanes and a capacity of 37.400 pallets, as well as a storage area.

The centre will contribute to the company's international growth; it currently operates in 125 countries – including Italy – with consolidated turnover of 2025 around 750 million euros and more than 2.300 jobs.

The second project involves the construction of a new production centre in Villamuriel de Cerrato – also in the Castilla y León community – dedicated specifically to the production of innovative foods.

The facility is configured as an industrial platform for gluten-free, lactose-free and dietary ranges. It will initially have three production lines, later expanding with a further nine.

The Villamuriel centre will incorporate production digitalisation systems, complete batch traceability, allergen control, online inspections and checks, as well as measures to improve energy efficiency.

Working at Gullón's facilities

A driving force in Castile and abroad

The investment will have a driving effect on the economy of Castilla y León, the region where it originated.

Galletas Gullón estimates that the project will have more than 1.800 suppliers from the Community, which will result in the creation of more than 600 indirect jobs linked to partner companies, the transport of raw materials and finished products, and other services related to industrial activity.

The plan as a whole has received, from the Governing Council – the highest collegiate body directing regional policy with executive and regulatory powers – recognition as a “Priority Industrial Project”. In return, the company undertakes to maintain, for at least 5 years from the completion of the works, scheduled for 2030, the investments and activities at the planned sites, as well as the employment targets.

How much is Gullón Italia

Galletas Gullón, founded in 1892 in Aguilar de Campo, is an Iberian family business with more than 130 years of history and maintains 100% of its production in the city of Palencia.

Currently it owns two production facilities in Aguilar de Campo (the Gullón site) and the Vida factory, with total industrial capacity of 360.000 tonnes per year.

In Italy the company entered in 2014, the date of registration in the companies register. Through its subsidiary Biscotti Gullón Srl, based in Muggiò (Monza and Brianza), it manages distribution throughout the modern grocery retail sector and other retail channels.

The turnover of the national subsidiary is substantial, having exceeded in 2025 the 37 million euros, with a profit of almost 705.000 euros.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.