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Agriculture and Fisheries
Activity: Agrobusiness
Founded: 1985
Employees: 385
Turn over: 4 million US Dollars
Agro-industry San Julián, S.A. de C.V., also known
as AGROSANIA S.A. de C.V., was founded in 1985,
in the town of San Julián, in the the department of
Sonsonate, in the westen area of the country.
The company is the manufacturer of the well-known
products San Julián in El Salvador, but they also
have several other divisions such as a swine division,
coffee production with drip irrigation, a factory that
produces concentrated feed products for the nearly
2,500 fattening pigs the agricultural business has,
a forestry division and they also produce coal from
thinning forests of shade coffee plantations. One
division serves the other, emphasizing the concept
of integrated and horizontal production, so that they
can use the subproducts of one division in another.
Itsbrandsarerenownedfor theirquality internationally,
their ingredients comply with the strictest health
norms and the demanding specifications of clients,
and they always operate with integrity, profitability
and financial soundness
Cheeses and creams, plus 38 other products provided
in 90 different categories, are part of this thriving
enterprise’s portfolio. Among the products highlighted,
there are superb quality “salvadoreñísimo” cheeses
such as Duroblando, Morolique, Izalqueño and Spun.
Pastre cheeses such as Mozzarella, Provolone, in
addition to the other fine quality cheeses such as
Cheddar and Monterey Jack.
Agrosania is also known in El Salvador for the special
care given to its workers and the strong commitment
acquired within the Salvadoran society. Eventhough
they are able to automate many of their processes
they prefer to hire a Salvadoran workforce leaving the
impression of a handmade flavor on all its products.
After a long evolution, the company started exporting.
Currently, about 15% of the production is exported,
which for the time being, is focused on the United
States and Guatemalan markets. San Julián dairy
products are commercialized through distributors in
New Jersey, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco
and Houston, while in Guatemala they are sold
through the Wal-Mart chain.
Among the company’s projects for the future are
to establish itself in Honduras and Nicaragua
upon consolidating the markets in which it is now
operating.
“The products of Agro-Industry San Julián, S.A.
maintain their presence in the market thanks to the
company’s tradition and quality.”
Lic. Luis Roberto Fernández M., Director
ARROCERA SAN FRANCISCO
Max Novoa, General Manager
Km 9.9 Autopista a Comalapa,
San Marcos, San Salvador
Tel: (+503) 2213 1100
Fax: (+503) 2213 1150
mnovoa@arrocerasanfrancisco.com
www.arrocerasanfrancisco.com
Activity: Rice distribution
Date of creation: 1968
Employees: 700
The company was founded in 1968, by the Spaniard
Don Matias Ruiz, with the aim of producing and
distributing high quality rice. In 1992 there was
a strategic change to focus on international rice
commercialization and distribution. The company
began to develop new channels through supermarkets,
wholesalers, presalers, institutes and exportation.
Since then, it has enhanced its distribution channels
within the Central and North American regions
creating one of the most important Salvadoran food
companies.
In 2001, “All Foods” was created to fill a very
important need for ethnic products offered to the
Fishing vessels waiting in the Jiquilisco Bay