Company
Learn about the inception of J.L. Machado and review the most relevant facts in the 17 year history of one of the best Azorean food distribution businesses.
1997
Beginning of business operations
JL Machado – Distribution of Food Products began operations in March, with current manager José Luís Machado, distributing the brands Dan Cake and Caffècel.
1998
Representation and distribution for the islands S. Miguel & Santa Maria
JLM represents and distributes the brands Dan Cake, Kraft Foods Portugal (Tang, Philadelphia, Royal, Boca Doce), Vidal/Dutlim and Unicol dairy products in the islands of S. Miguel and Santa Maria.
2003
Distributor for the Azores
- Distributor for the Azores: Dan Cake; Kraft Foods Portugal (Tang, Philadelphia, Milka), Vidal.
- Distributor for Terceira Island: Delta Cafés, Enoport products, Caves São Domingos.
- Logistical operator of the brands Coca-Cola and Sagres for Terceira Island.
2004
Distribution and marketing of food products
Certification process IS0-9001 of the business for the areas:
- Distribution and marketing of food products
- Storage and distribution of food products
- Technical assistance services for coffee machines and grinders
2008
New warehouse in Terceira Island
- New warehouse in Terceira Island (1200 m2)
- Beginning of commercial operations in the island of Madeira with the brands Dan Cake, Cuétara, Vidal, and Azorean Regional Products.
2009
Implementation in the market of the island of Madeira
Development / Implementation in the market of the island of Madeira: dried fruits.
2012
Change of warehouse in the island of Madeira and new packaging room
- Change of warehouse in the island of Madeira from 400 to 1000 m2
- Construction of a packaging room for dried fruits and snacks in the island of Madeira
- Established a private label: “Bim Bom”
2013
Packaging room in S. Miguel Island
The packaging room in S. Miguel Island was built in December 2013.
2014
New Image & New Warehouses
New warehouses in S. Miguel & Madeira
