Arcor has opened its first factory outside of America in Angola

Arcor inaugurated a factory in Luanda, Angola, specialized in the production of sweets, chocolates and biscuits. This operation had been announced among the projects of the food company chaired by the entrepreneur Luis Pagani and now it has finally materialized. It is the first outside the American continent.

According to the company in a statement, the new plant will allow it to diversify the offer of products in the Angolan market and in the future supply all of sub-Saharan Africamainly South Africa, Mozambique, Congo, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana.

The start-up of this factory takes place under An association called Dulcería Nacional, founded with the Webcor Groupagri-food company with a strong presence in the Angolan market.

As a result of this alliance e with an investment of 45 million dollars The 12,000 m2 industrial warehouse was built, which “semi-finished products and raw materials will be exported from the Arcor Group plants in Argentina”, reads the press release.

“In this plant we will produce brands with a strong track record in Angola and the region. Bon o bon, Sambapito lollipops, Arcor candies and Merci, Serranitas, Triunfo and Maná biscuits They are locally known brands and we have worked on the process of adapting the presentations and products to the characteristics and preferences of consumers in this market, ”commented Fernando Di Giusto, Business Manager.

With a workforce of 150 employees from Argentina, Brazil, Italy and Angola Bon o bon production started with a capacity of 3,700 tons per year.

The production of sweet and savory biscuits has recently begun, with a capacity of 7,000 tons per year, and the production of sweets will begin shortly, with 5,000 tons.

“Angola has always been an important market for Arcor. We have been exporting to this destination for 30 years and this step will allow us to have an industrial presence in the region and deepen the internationalization of the Group, which it currently has 45 factories in five countries and exports to more than 100 markets “, Pagani noted in the statement.

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