In April 2019, CREST I acquired a relevant stake in Queijos Tavares, the national leader in the sheep’s cheese sector and a top player in the traditional cheese market. Queijos Tavares recorded in 2018 an annual turnover of approximately 13 million euros. It operates a modern facility with 4,000 sqm in Seia located in the famous Serra da Estrela area.

In July 2019, CREST I concluded the acquisition of 100% of Ribeiro & Guimarães, a leading sheep cheese producer. In September 2019, DAMAR was acquired. Additionally, in December 2020, Crest I acquired Serqueijos, a leading cheese producer in Rabaçal Region.