Imperial is the leading Portuguese chocolate manufacturer and owner of major Portuguese brands in the sector such as Jubileu, Regina, Pintarolas, Pantagruel, Fantasias and Allegro.

 

The outstanding performance of Imperial brands in the national chocolate market is clearly shown through the results achieved, especially the leadership of the Regina brand in the Chocolate-coated Nuts segment, with Jubileu in the third place. The Regina brands holds second place in the impulse buying chocolate figures segment, thanks to the excellent performance of the chocolate Sombrinhas (Umbrellas). In the culinary segment, the Pantagruel brands leads the market and Pintarolas has seen remarkable growth, becoming the leader in the impulse buying market in the categorie of chocolate-tube-shaped beans.

The company has been building and consolidating its international position through the introduction and marketing of its brands in various markets. It currently has a presence in over 30 countries in Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia.

Through its Contract Manufacturing business unit, Imperial offers its customers the opportunity to subcontract the development and production of their products.

Adapting its products to highly specific requirements has allowed Imperial to enter special market segments (sugar-free, kosher and Halal chocolates).

Continuous improvement and the excellence of its Quality Management and Food Safety Systems have been a strategic priority for the company for many years and are attested to by various certifications – ISO 9001, International Food Standard (IFS), and Research, Development and Innovation (RDI).