Since 1900 ...
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4 Generations
crafting olives and pickles with passion
Desde hace más de 100 años, en Bernal elaboramos aceitunas y encurtidos con el mismo compromiso que cuando todo comenzó: hacer las cosas bien, respetando el origen y cuidando cada detalle.
Hoy, es la 4.ª generación de la familia la que sigue al frente, manteniendo vivo ese legado. Una forma de trabajar que une experiencia, tradición y pasión por el producto para llevar a su mesa el auténtico sabor de nuestra tierra.
Our History
1900
The origins in Murcia
José “Pepe el Migas” Bernal, is born into a humble family from the Murcian countryside. Orphaned since childhood, he learns from his grandparents to work the land of his grandparents where they cultivate capers, caper buds, and stems. At the age of 15, he inherits a mule and a cart, and begins to sell in the towns of Orihuela (Alicante).
Family and business in progress
At 18 years old, Pepe marries Isabel Cuartero. Together they travel through the towns of Murcia and Callosa de Segura selling products, with their roots firmly planted in their land and their eyes set on the future.
Hard times
The Civil War interrupts their path. Pepe is assigned as a caretaker in Granada. Isabel takes care of their children, keeping the family alive while waiting for better times..
Return to the roots
With the war over, the family moves to Callosa de Segura. Pepe returns to his roots as a street vendor. The family is temporarily divided between Murcia and Alicante.
First warehouses
The business is growing. The first warehouses are acquired in Callosa. In the 50s, fixed stalls are established in markets such as the one in Almoradí.
La tercera generación
Antonio Bernal, son of Pepe, takes over and expands the business nationally, traveling to Seville to buy olives. In 1962, he marries Visitación Verdú.
A new family path
Antonio y su hermana Carmen deciden separar sus caminos. Antonio continúa con la marca Aceitunas Bernal, ahora junto a sus siete hijos, la cuarta generación Bernal.
New facilities
The growth of the business leads to moving to larger facilities, outside the urban center.
Opening to the world
En 2007 llegan los primeros pedidos internacionales. Desde 2010 participan en ferias internacionales como ANUGA, SIAL y Alimentaria, y en 2012 comienzan acuerdos con grandes distribuidores.
Un paso más allá en la marca BERNAL
The Bernal brand is beginning to project its identity with a stronger, more coherent, and recognizable image.
125th anniversary
Bernal celebrates its 125th anniversary with a new website, new premium ranges, and the same essence as always. A story that continues to grow thanks to the trust of those who choose us every day.
