History
GB foods, a history oflocal flavours
1937
Foundation of
Gallina Blanca,
company origin
of the group.
Lluís Carulla i Canals founds Gallina Blanca, installed in Barcelona’s central boulevard, Passeig de Gràcia.
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1948
Star foundation
Star was born in 1948, when Regolo Fossati founded the factory in Brianza. Star is the translation of his wife’s name, Stella Pogliani.
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1965
Start of the Food Service activity
Creation of the foodservice division specifically for the catering and hotel market.
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1973
Beginning of the international activity (Africa)
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1989
Start of the subsidiary in Holland (GranFood)
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2007
Two leading companies, Gallina Blanca and Star, become one group.
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2017
Significant growth in Africa
Growing portfolio in Africa with well-known local brands like Gino, Pomo, Jago and Bama.
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2019
Acquisition of Continental Foods, enhancing the business in Europe.
Entering into Germany, France, Belgium, Finland and Sweden with leader local brands.
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2021
GBfoods strengthens its presence in Africa
GBfoods buys 49% of its African business from Helios.
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