Ganaderos desde 1218, S.L.

aim

Ganaderos desde 1218 aims to provide distributors with a product that is tailored to their needs (formats,

presentation, service and price) while maintaining the quality standards that have enabled the companie to grow.

IGanaderos desde 1218 (shepherds since 1218) is our name and

also the year of our foundation. Almost 800 years of non interrupted activity related with sheep and lambs.

We market 300,000 lambs per year. All our production comes

from our partners and associates’ farms. A total of

approximately 500 independent breeders who work exclusively with us. We

monitor and advise each farm in order to obtain optimal

breeding and we pick them up when they are ready.

At our feeding and sorting facilities lambs complete the

feeding process and are ready for slaughter.

The flagship product is Ternasco de Aragon, though we also have suckling lamb,

“commercial” lamb, kid goat and organic lamb.

our lambs

ternasco de aragon

Ternascos de Aragon are lambs which are fed their mothers’ milk and natural cereals from birth to slaughtering. They are slaughtered before they are 90 days old and the carcass

average weight ranges from 8 to 12.5 kg.Only three autochthonous breeds are accepted for production

of Ternasco de Aragon.

Ternasco de Aragon Lamb,

(Protected Geographical Indication for lambs) is the

best seller and most wanted meat lamb in

Spain.

halal lamb

We can carry out Halal slaughter of lambs and label them appropriately.

organic lambs

A selected group of our farmers produce organic

lambs. All the process is monitored

and certified by Regional Authorities.

When the lambs are ready to be consumed, they are taken to Mercazaragoza for slaughter.

Once they have been slaughtered and subjected to a drying process, they are sorted again. Those which do not meet

the quality standards are separated and the others are distributed according to the

tastes and needs of our customers.

This way we manage to maintain consistent quality. Although

each animal is unique, we try each batch to be as

homogeneous as possible and always according to the

requirements agreed with our customers.

carcasses and meat cuts

packaging

Our Cutting and Packaging Room in Mercazaragoza, integrated within the slaughterhouse, enables total

processing of product in record time and with minimal handling, which guarantees the original quality of meat is maintained and ensures complete hygiene and traceability.

tray sealing

We take special care of product presentation. We ensure that all our packages have a great visual impact. Our packaging machines support both styrofoam and clear plastic trays. We also work with several formats, always adapting to the type of product and quantity desired.

tray sealing

MIXED

(assorted cuts of lamb)

SHOULDER

Roast, with shallow cuts

LEG AND RIBS

Frying pan or griddle

SOME EXAMPLES

cuts

DEBONED LEG

Thin slices

LEG

Precutted for roasting

LEG BONE OUT

4 units per bag

SOME EXAMPLES

frozen products

Ternasco de Aragon, which has been frozen at its

source, fully maintains its properties and provides

restaurants with a topquality product with no shelf-life issues, at a competitive price that remains constant

throughout the year.

Frozen products are traditionally associated with poor quality

products, usually imported from countries such as New Zealand.

However, it has important advantages such as

preservation and price.

ganaderos desde 1218