In 1977, Peipen planted itself by the sea, in Peniche, and shortly afterwards started an almost exclusive partnership with Iglo (Unilever) . We started to produce Fish Croquettes, Fish Cakes, and Panadinhos de Peixe, until in 1980 there was a need to diversify our offer of frozen products. The production of Shrimp Patties, Fish Patties and Meat Patties was then started. After a short time, and always for Iglo, the range of products increased, starting to include puff pastry, chicken pies and cod pasties.
In order to improve production and working conditions, successive extensions were made to our facilities, and in 1992 an expansion was carried out to start production of the new range of products destined for FIMA , another company of the Unilever group . As a reflection of this bet, Peipen also has Bread with Chorizo, Muffins, Croissant Simple or with Cream, Mixed or Sausage Lunch, Bolo-Rei, Chicken Pies, Pasties de Nata , among others. In 1993 we also presented Esparregado and Croquettes de Carne.
At this time, Peipen and Iglo decided to offer products related to our country and thus pre-cooked Portuguese regional dishes appeared , such as Bacalhau à Brás , Bacalhau à Forno, Arroz de Pato , Bacalhau com Broa, Caldo Verde , Bacalhau com Natas , etc.
In 1994, in order to meet the demands of our offers, we started yet another important remodeling that involved duplication and a new layout of the production area, as well as the creation of other social and administrative areas.
With new renowned customers, we continued to develop more products and this time it was Soups and Paellas for Knorr (Unilever Bestfoods) .
Strategic orientation
Eyesight
To be a company of relevance in frozen, healthy and high quality food solutions with an innovative component in the application of the concepts of traditional cuisine in the destination markets, being therefore recognized in Portugal and abroad.
Mission
Ensure the production and commercialization of food products in the national and international markets, guaranteeing a high level of customer service and providing products of excellence in terms of quality, health and nutrition.
Values
PEIPEN has in its genesis the Respect for the Consumer, Continuous Improvement of Quality and Safety, Continuous Innovation and Respect for the Community.
Our partners
Since it was founded, until today, and with a look at the future, Peipen has maintained the same professional philosophy that allows it to add and solidify partnerships with many of the main brands in the market.
And we don’t say “principals” lightly when we talk about customers like Iglo Portugal, Ltd., Unilever Jerónimo Martins, Ltd., Europastry Portugal, SA, CSM Ibéria , SA, Dia Portugal – Supermercados, Gergran, Lda. (Délifrance), USCC – Unilever Supply Chain Company AG, IFT, SA / Gelcampo, and Companhia Portuguesa de Hipermercados, SA – AUCHAN.
Through this relationship of trust to develop new products and maintain the usual production, we can feel Peipen’s unequivocal presence in the national market, maintaining the intention of taking our frozen foods to foreign markets.
With the satisfaction of seeing our products of recognized quality continue to reach consumers, and thus complement an increasingly demanding lifestyle, we feel that we are more and more a “menu choice” for those who do not have time, but respect your taste buds.