A Story of Love for Bread
Discover the story of a brand that, with hard work and a courageous heart, has become a symbol of flavor, quality, and purpose across Brazil.
1999
The first batch in the backyard of the parents' house
1999
Logistics and Commercial Team (RS)
2001
Team Members in the 1st Expansion, Gravataí
2007
First Customer in the State of São Paulo
2009
Opening of the 2nd Distribution Center in Tatuí (SP)
2011
First Participation in APAS SHOW
A lot of hard work and courage in the heart.
That’s how, in 1999, brothers Marcelo Marques and Claudiomar Marques transformed the backyard of their parents’ house, Mr. Edemar and Mrs. Elga, into the beginning of a story that would nourish the future. Marquespan started there, as a small factory that supplied bread only to grocery stores and small markets in the region. With a lot of hard work and entrepreneurial vision, the brothers guided the company by the same values that inspire us today: organization, punctuality, and an unconditional love for bread.
From one creation to the next, Marquespan expanded its horizons.
Each milestone marked a new chapter: in 2001, we reached beyond state borders and pioneered our frozen goods production; in 2007 we made our first sale in the state of São Paulo; and in 2013, the inauguration of the second plant in Tatuí. Under the leadership of Marcelo Marques, in 2022, we reached our sixth factory, with a capacity to produce 20 million loaves of bread per day. In 25 years, we are now opening our eleventh factory, becoming the largest producer of French bread in the world, with nearly 5,000 passionate employees and a company-owned fleet of more than 600 trucks, bringing flavor and quality to more than 20,000 customers throughout Brazil.
Our evolution has combined tradition and innovation.
Today, our modern factories combine cutting-edge technology with the same artisanal care as in the early days. Because for us, each loaf of bread remains sacred – from the planting of the ingredients to the table of thousands of Brazilian families.
We are made of stories, smiles and the unmistakable aroma that only fresh bread has. And we continue to grow under the leadership of Marcelo Marques, who keeps alive the roots and values that made that first batch come out: to feed people with love and tradition.
The Size of Our Passion
With eight plants equipped with cutting-edge technology, we produce 16 million loaves of bread a day. Our structure impresses not only by the numbers, but by the care in every detail.
From production to delivery, more than 5,000 dedicated employees and a company-owned fleet of more than 600 trucks and cars, ensuring that our products arrive fresh to more than 20,000 customers. Our modern plants in Tatuí (SP), Gravataí (RS), Curitiba (PR), Minas Gerais, and Mato Grosso do Sul are strategic points that allow us to serve with excellence all the regions where we operate.
But we are not just about machines and numbers. There are talented hands that control our machines, attentive eyes that supervise the quality, smiles that deliver each order. From the baker to the driver, from the administrative staff to the production, each employee carries our mission: to make bread much more than just food. Because for us, it is sacred.
The Future Coming Out of the Oven
At Marquespan, innovation is not just a word, it is our daily commitment. We combine state-of-the-art technology with sustainable processes to create the tomorrow of baking. Our constant expansion – with ten factories in 25 years – is guided by environmental responsibility and respect for natural resources.
We invest in cutting-edge technology not only to grow, but to grow with awareness. Our modern facilities are designed to minimize environmental impacts, while our automated factories ensure energy efficiency and waste reduction.
The future we build is as sacred as our bread. A future where tradition and technology walk together, where each new factory is a step towards sustainability, and where we will continue to nourish dreams and families for generations.
Bread, Purpose, and Passion
For us, bread is sacred because it carries the power to unite people, nourish dreams, and strengthen bonds. Each product that leaves our factories carries values that were born in a small family bakery: respect, dedication, and love for what we do.
We believe in teamwork, in the strength of collaboration, and in the transformative power of quality. Our story is built by families who make bread for other families, by people who believe that each delivery is an opportunity to bring more than just food – it is about bringing warmth to Brazilian tables.
We are driven by gratitude: to our employees, who put their hearts into each batch; to our customers, who trust our work; and to Brazilian families, who allow us to be part of their special moments. Because when bread is sacred, each day is a chance to nourish not only the body, but also the soul.
We’re a Batch that Rises Together
With each factory that is born, a community is strengthened. In Tatuí (SP), Gravataí (RS), Curitiba (PR), Minas Gerais, and Mato Grosso do Sul, our presence goes beyond industrial walls – we generate jobs, boost local commerce, and invest in regional development.
More than 5,000 families are directly benefited, in addition to the thousands of indirect jobs that arise in our production chain. We support local initiatives, professional training programs, and social projects that transform realities.
Because we believe that a company is only truly great when it makes a difference in people’s lives. And just as our bread is sacred, our commitment to the communities where we operate is unwavering.
The Right Mix
From bakers to engineers, from drivers to technology specialists – we are more than 5,000 people united by the love of bread. At Marquespan, each talent has room to grow, each idea can transform the future of baking, and each day is a new opportunity to make history.
Our team combines experience and innovation, tradition and technology. We work with the most modern automation and robotics, without losing the artisanal touch that makes each product special.
Bread, Purpose and Passion
For us, bread is sacred because it carries the power to unite people, nourish dreams, and strengthen bonds. Each product that leaves our factories carries values that were born in a small family bakery: respect, dedication, and love for what we do.
