About us
About Panificadora Mencer | Tradition and Food Manufacturing in Galicia
History and growth
The story of Panificadora Mencer begins with a simple idea: to preserve the essence of traditional Galician cuisine while adapting it to the needs of today’s market.
We specialise in Galician empanadas, empanadillas (small turnovers) and traditional pastries, with products for both consumers and distributors, the hospitality sector, supermarkets, food service, institutional catering and other food industry professionals.
Galicia has one of the most renowned culinary traditions in Spain. Its empanadas, traditional doughs and pastries are part of a food heritage that has stayed alive thanks to generations of professionals who have passed down recipes, techniques and know-how.
Inspired by that legacy, Panificadora Mencer was founded to make products that respect this tradition while meeting today’s demands for food safety, production capacity, innovation and distribution.
A company with Galician roots and a vision for the future
Panificadora Mencer looks to the future without losing sight of what gives it purpose: Galician culinary tradition, respect for people and the commitment to making products that build trust from day one. Every empanada, every empanadilla and every pastry we make reflects the work of a team committed to quality, innovation and the pride of helping to share the culinary richness of Galicia.
Over the years, our company has grown by adopting new technologies, optimising processes and expanding its product range, without compromising its respect for raw materials.
We are part of Grupo Mencer, a social economy business group committed to a model in which manufacturing excellence and commitment to people go hand in hand. Our activity creates inclusive employment and shows that social responsibility can be a natural part of a competitive business.
Today we move forward with the same philosophy that inspired our first steps: making products that proudly represent the culinary tradition of Galicia and live up to the trust our customers place in us.
Corporate philosophy and principles
We see food production as a responsibility: a commitment to building trust at every table, every celebration and in every professional channel. This vision rests on four core pillars:
Culinary tradition
Protecting and promoting the culinary heritage of Galicia, respecting traditional recipes and the food culture of our land in everything we make.
Rigour and safety
A commitment to consistent quality in every production batch. For us, quality is not just a technical requirement but an all-round attitude, from the selection of ingredients to the delivery of the final product.
Continuous innovation
Ongoing development and optimisation of our production processes to increase efficiency, improve our commercial responsiveness and adapt to market demands.
Social responsibility
Part of a social economy model that aims to grow while creating a positive impact on people and society through inclusive employment, in a highly competitive environment.
Food quality and hygiene management system
Commercial trust is built every day through decisions and procedures that ensure excellence at every stage of production. Our management system is based on five operational pillars:
- Raw material selection: approval of, and direct work with, first-class suppliers who share our standards of quality, food safety and reliable supply.
- Process standardisation: defined procedures at every stage of production to ensure consistency, uniformity and organoleptic control across all production lines.
- Food safety: rigorous control systems focused on full traceability, hygiene and strict compliance with current regulations.
- Professional training: an ongoing training plan for our team—the organisation’s most valuable asset—ensuring a high level of technical rigour and professionalism in every operational area.
- Continuous improvement: ongoing analysis of our manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for optimisation and to keep growing alongside our customers.