The Arcor factory, in São Paulo, acquired by the company in 2004, will have its production increased with new investment from the company

On July 20th, Biscuit Day is celebrated and Arcor, a company recognized worldwide for its well-known brands in the category, announced a new investment of approximately R$ 10 million in its factory in Campinas, in the interior of São Paulo. The inauguration of the new line will increase the production capacity of the factory in two digits.

The factory, which was purchased by Arcor in 2004, in São Paulo, has a daily production capacity of more than 1,5 million biscuits and uses around 32 thousand tons of flour annually in the manufacturing process of its products. The biscuits produced at the São Paulo factory meet demand in Brazil and in more than 30 countries around the world.

“The cookie is a food that is present in 99% of Brazilian homes and in many of our affective memories. Furthermore, the sector represents around 50% of Arcor's business in Brazil. For this reason, we seek to offer quality products that please the whole family, in addition to participating in the magical moments of so many people for many decades”, declares the Director of Marketing, Research and Development of Arcor do Brasil, Anderson Freire.

Arcor has another production plant, in addition to the one in São Paulo, in Minas Gerais

In addition to the Campinas plant, in São Paulo, Arcor also has a factory for the production of biscuits in Contagem, Minas Gerais. There, the leading brand in the biscuits category is Aymoré, which is constantly on the rise, having from January to May this year, revenue records with an increase of more than 30%, compared to the same period in 2021.

Arcor's cookie portfolio in São Paulo and at other factories comprises approximately 100 items, bringing together the brands Triunfo, Aymoré, Tortuguita, Cereal Mix, Salpet, Danix and Passion.

About Arcor

Arcor is a multinational company of Argentine origin, specializing in the manufacture of foods, sweets, chocolates, biscuits, ice cream, agribusiness and packaging. The company was founded on July 5, 1951, in the city of Arroyito, Argentina. The brand name comes from the connection of the first letters of Arroyito and Córdoba, essential cities in the generation of the Arcor group.

Arcor is the main company food company in Argentina, the world's leading producer of candies and caramels and the main exporter of candies in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru, and, through a partnership with Grupo Danone for the sale of biscuits, alfajores and cereals in Latin America , is one of the leading companies in the region.

The company has commercial offices throughout America, Europe and Asia, Arcor is the group with the largest number of markets in the world, reaching more than 120 countries with its products.

Inauguration of Arcor

Arcor was formed on July 5, 1951 by a group of businessmen who inaugurated the first candy factory in the city of Arroyito. In 1958, Arcor reached 60.000 kilos of sweets manufactured daily.

In 1967, Arcor sets up its system of Official Distributors, beginning its expansion into the interior of Argentina. In the early 70s, Arcor began its expansion towards the Argentinean capital. In that decade, Arcor began the construction of several industrial plants, with the aim of satisfying all the company's needs, from raw materials to packaging, also covering energy generation. In 1976, Arcor was included in Paraguay, in 1979 in Uruguay, in 1981 in Brazil, including the factory in São Paulo, and in 1989 in Chile.