Hacendado Turrón de Jijona

Hacendado is the well-known private label brand of Mercadona, Spain's leading supermarket chain. This specific product, Turrón de Jijona, is a traditional Spanish confectionery made from almonds and honey, synonymous with Christmas celebrations in the region. The packaging indicates it is produced in Jijona (Alicante), Spain, by Sanchis Mira S.A., a renowned manufacturer of traditional sweets.

The brand Hacendado was created by Mercadona to offer high-quality, affordable alternatives to national brands. While Mercadona is the ultimate owner and retailer, the manufacturing is outsourced to specialized 'inter-providers' like Sanchis Mira. This allows the product to maintain the 'Protected Geographical Indication' (PGI) status, ensuring it is authentic Jijona nougat made according to strict regional standards. Mercadona remains a family-owned Spanish company headquartered in Tavernes Blanques, Valencia.