Partnership between Tres Monjitas and Ballester Food Service
Two century-old Puerto Rican companies join forces to expand
distribution of fresh milk in institutional channels
San Juan, PR—October 6, 2025—Vaquería Tres Monjitas and Ballester Food Service signed a distribution agreement whereby the Cataño-based distributor will support the manufacturer in the distribution and sale of fresh milk to new customers in various segments of the institutional channel, better known in the industry as “food service.” This is the channel through which products used in food preparation in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, among others, are supplied.
“We are proud to formalize this strategic alliance between two Puerto Rican companies with a century of history, each a leader in its field, to more efficiently reach potential customers that we currently do not reach, since our product portfolio is more focused on channels where consumers take the products home,” said Orlando González Núñez, general manager of Tres Monjitas. “Ballester is a leader in this channel and, like Tres Monjitas, we are two of the main distribution companies in Puerto Rico, so combining our strengths was a logical and natural decision for both companies. In this way, we are confident that we will sell more fresh milk produced by farmers on Puerto Rican farms,” he concluded.
For his part, Guillermo Vera Rosado, general manager of Ballester Food Service, said, “We are excited to announce this alliance that expands the distribution of fresh milk to food service customers throughout Puerto Rico. Two century-old companies with great impact and legacy are joining forces to strengthen their fresh milk offerings in new, longer-lasting packaging to meet the needs of hundreds of restaurants, cafeterias, and other establishments.” Vera added that Ballester Food Service’s sales force, to which the alliance was presented at a sharing session, is ready to serve new customers while the first trucks are already on the road with this fresh product, which has great nutritional value and unmatched flavor.
Historic Agreement and New Packaging
This is the first time in the history of Tres Monjitas that an agreement has been established with an independent corporate agent. For better handling of this product, 64-ounce packaging was designed exclusively for this channel.
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