Corregidora, Querétaro, October 15, 2019

• This new plant will double the number of Qualtia jobs and spur development and growth for new suppliers in the state
• Consumption of milk from suppliers in the central-western region of Mexico is expected to rise by 70%
• A new plant covering 2,840 m2, built at the site of the existing plant, located in the municipality of Corregidora.

The governor of Querétaro, Francisco Domínguez Servién, and Qualtia’s CEO, Andrés Garza Herrera, announced the construction of a new Qualtia Lácteos plant in the state, which will not only create 226 new jobs but will offer new practical and convenient options for clients and consumers, making it easier than ever to use and consume food products.

During the ceremony, state governor Francisco Domínguez Servién said: “We are very proud that Mexican companies like Qualtia continue to trust in the talent of Querétaro and its region. This second plant will not only offer new jobs that will benefit more than four hundred families, but will increase the consumption of milk from our region and will also strengthen the development of local suppliers as part of the productive chain. These multiplying actions will generate significant economic spillover and well-being for Querétaro.”

Qualtia’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrés Garza Herrera, commented: “We are grateful to the Qualtia team in Querétaro for their impressive commitment and talent, to suppliers in this region for the quality of their materials, to the local authorities and community for their support, and especially to our clients and consumers for their trust.

This new Qualtia Dairy plant is the result of this teamwork, which will enable us to continue offering quality food products, while contributing to the economic development of the region and the well-being of workers and their families.”

The new plant, Qualtia Lácteos, will cover 2,840 m2 of construction, and will be the company’s second plant in Querétaro; it will enable Qualtia to improve the competitiveness of its main brands and products.

Unique and artisanal products

Qualtia Lácteos offers nutritional cheeses with high protein content. It guarantees the quality of its food products through painstaking and efficient processes that cover every aspect from reception of milk from local dairy farms to the artisanal process of making them to their shipment to consumers, which ensures reliably fresh and nutritious food.

The benefits of these artisanal processes at Qualtia Lácteos ensures cheese that meets the highest quality standards, in keeping with regional and Mexican traditions.

Qualtia dairy products are an important part of a healthy and balanced diet, because they are rich in protein, calcium and healthy fats.

Qualtia Lácteos: Our History

• The history of Qualtia Lácteos began in 1976 when Xignux acquired the company Kir Alimentos, which makes cold cuts.
• In August 1979 the first stone of the “La Caperucita” dairy factory was laid in Querétaro, and the plant was opened a year later.
• In late 1997, with the goal of strengthening its competitive position in the market, Kir Alimentos purchased Zwanenberg de México, the third largest processed meat maker in the country, and Quesos Caperucita, which merged in 2000 under the same corporate name.
• In 2002 the company changed its name to Qualtia, in the spirit of innovation and to create more unity among all the employees, while strengthening the philosophy of quality and service.
• In 2013 Qualtia formally established the Dairy Business Division, in order to strengthen its activities in this category.

Qualtia is an inclusive, socially responsible company.  With a focus on the environment, it uses sustainable packaging in key products.  It currently participates actively in nationwide programs, for example it donates a percentage of sales of its Zwan cheese brand to the battle against women’s cancer, through the institution Cruz Rosa.

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Qualtia makes and sells top-quality food products, offering flavor, nutrition and well-being to consumers through its Kir, Zwan, Caperucita, Alpina and Duby brands. It is one of Mexico’s leading distributors of meat, cold cuts, dairy products, ready-to-eat foods, beverages and dry goods, through its Qualtia businesses: RTE (Ready To Eat), Carnes Frías, Lácteos, QPR (Qualtia Proteína de Res), and FSG (Food Service Group).

For more information, visit: www.qualtia.com.mx , www.foodservice.com.mx

Xignux is a group of companies driven by more than 26,000 energizers, and which offers solutions in two essential industries: energy and food.  In energy, its subsidiary Viakable produces electrical conductors; Prolec specializes in transformation and delivery of energy; and Voltrak is known in the electrical infrastructure industry for transmission and distribution. In the food industry, its holdings include Qualtia, with a robust food portfolio; Food Service Group, offering comprehensive supply solutions; and BYDSA, with snacks.  Xignux operates in 6 countries and its solutions for energizing life reach more than 40, building upon a mission begun more than 60 years ago.