Paladin

Paladin is a Portuguese brand of sauces, mayonnaises, mustards and vinegars made by Casa Mendes Gonçalves, a food company founded in 1982 with its factory in Golegã, Portugal. Carlos Gonçalves chairs the board.

Products

• Mayonnaise, including a classic and a seafood variety
• Sauces, vinegars and mustards
• Piri-piri sauces and seasonings

According to Portugal Exporta, the company has about 270 employees and a turnover of around 34 million euros. Paladin and the sister brand Peninsular are sold in 23 countries, and about 20 percent of production is exported. In August 2026 the company bought the brand Diese and entered the market for healthier seasonings.

Besides its own brands, Casa Mendes Gonçalves also produces for other clients, mainly supermarket chains, so its flavours reach more than 30 countries according to Portugal Exporta. Markets named there include Angola, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, as well as several European countries.