In 1983, Isabel Patrocínio and Francisco Fêo e Torres founded O Melro

A family-run company dedicated
since day one to the production
and trade (import/export) of fruits.

Based in Portugal's West region, where most of its orchards are also located, the company began cultivating and exporting its own products, primarily Rocha pears at the time, to countries such as Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland back in 1984.

Subsequently, the company began partnering with local growers, handling the storage, packing, and delivery of their produce to customers. This strategy not only boosted overall volume but also fostered the development of local production.

Over time, O Melro gradually expanded its production and trade to include other fruits, such as apples (primarily the Gala variety), stone fruits, and table grapes.

Today, it is up to the family's second generation to ensure the company remains a benchmark in the fruit business, expanding its operations both in Portugal and worldwide.

Why choose O Melro?

O Melro is one of the largest companies in the fruit sector in Portugal, delivering its products to the Portuguese market, all over Europe and overseas.
Turnover of more than

50 millions€

Sell more than

40.000

tons of fruit / year
 

600 hectares

of production area
 

+ than 350 skilled workers, including specialized technical teams, who are fully committed to delivering exceptional support and expertise to our growers.


In order to maintain the highest quality standard and fruit  uniformity. O Melro flexibility and professional team allows us to respond and adapt to all clients needs.

One of our guidelines is food safety. To achieve this  fundamental goal, all our growers are technically advised, certified by GFSI systems and follow a strict pesticide  reduction policy.

Why choose O Melro?

Our headquarters

Located in the Heart of Portugal. Our headquarters are situated in Sanguinhal-Bombarral, close to many of our orchards and those of our partners. This central location, surrounded by key roads and highways, ensures fast and efficient shipping across the region and beyond. Established in 1983, our facilities originally covered 2,500m². Over the years, they have expanded in line with the company's growth, and in 2016, we expanded to an impressive 7,500m². Since 2004, BRCGS certifies our working facilities, procedures and staff. All equipment in our packhouse undergoes regular maintenance and rigorous quality checks.




 
Our pack house is equipped with top notch machinery, instruments and software. Our cold storage is made up by 22 cold rooms that can hold up to 10 000 tons of fruit in normal, controlled and dynamically controlled atmosphere. All equipment in our facilities undergoes regular maintenance and rigorous quality checksBRC Global Standard certifies our working facilities, procedures, and staff since 2004. Follow this link and see all our certifications.

Would you like to be part of our team?

42

years of history

600

hectares

+ than 20

Countries

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