Ghalia Queso Brie

Ghalia Queso Brie is a soft-ripened cheese marketed in Colombia, specifically through the hard-discount retailer Tiendas D1. While the Ghalia brand is widely distributed by the Colombian importer Centurion Foods S.A.S., based in Barranquilla, the product itself is imported and produced within the European Union, as indicated by the 'UE' label on the packaging. This variety is part of a broader line of 'Ghalia' specialty cheeses that includes Gouda, Swiss, and Provolone.

The Ghalia brand in this context serves as a private or exclusive label for the Colombian market, facilitating access to international-style cheeses at competitive prices. The ultimate ownership of Tiendas D1 (and thereby the rights to its exclusive brands like Ghalia in the Colombian territory) belongs to Koba Colombia S.A.S., which is controlled by the Valorem conglomerate. Valorem is a major Colombian investment group owned by the Santo Domingo family, ensuring the brand has a deep-rooted domestic corporate backing despite the global origin of the cheese itself.