Eroski Rye Bread

Eroski rye bread is a private-label product distributed by the Spanish supermarket cooperative Eroski. This specific variety, 'Pan de molde con centeno', is marketed under the store's own brand and is primarily produced by local industrial bakeries within Spain, such as Bimbo Iberia or Dulcesol, depending on regional supply contracts. Eroski was founded in 1969 in Elorrio, Biscay, as a cooperative project aimed at providing better consumer goods through a worker-consumer partnership.

The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of the Mondragon Corporation, one of the largest cooperative groups in the world. As a cooperative, its structure is unique compared to traditional multinational corporations, focusing on local Spanish production and community reinvestment. The bread is a staple in the Spanish market, designed to meet the nutritional needs of health-conscious consumers by utilizing high-fiber ingredients like rye.