Couto & Brandão
Specializing in high-quality frozen pastries and snacks with a focus on food safety and rigorous quality control.
Couto is a Portuguese company located in Vila Nova, operating in the frozen food industry with a specialization in pastries and snacks. The company occupies a 5000 m2 area, with 2000 m2 dedicated to production, and employs a staff of 50 people. Couto has established itself by prioritizing the quality of its products, integrating advanced production, freezing, and packaging technologies. The company serves a diverse clientele, including retail and food service sectors, by offering a range of products such as puff pastries, codfish cakes, and rissoles. Couto's business model focuses on maintaining high standards of food safety, certified by APCER since 2004, and ensuring quality through collaboration with an accredited laboratory. Revenue is generated through the sale of its meticulously crafted frozen products, which are subject to stringent quality control from raw material selection to final output. Keywords: frozen food, pastries, snacks, food safety, quality control, production, packaging, Portugal, APCER, laboratory.