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Dulce de Leche Day is coming and your palate knows it

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Every October 11th the International Dulce de Leche Day, a date established in 1998 by the Argentine Center for the Promotion of Dulce de Leche and Related Products to honor one of the most representative products of national gastronomy.

On the Argentine table, dulce de leche continues to occupy a leading place: in 2024, national production reached around 128,000 tons, with a annual per capita consumption of 2.2 kilos. Figures that confirm that it is a classic that crosses generations and continues to be part of our identity.

In this framework, San Ignacio celebrates its role as one of the main exporters of Argentine dulce de lechewith shipments to more than 18 countries. “Dulce de leche is one of the Argentine products with the greatest added value and that identifies us throughout the world”points out Alejandro RecaCEO and director of San Ignacio.

A PORTFOLIO WITH HISTORY AND NEW PROPOSALS
Con more than 85 years of historySan Ignacio consolidated itself as a reference for the category in the country and abroad. In Argentina, its product line includes:

– Dulce de leche in a glass jar with reduced fat content: a proposal that preserves the traditional recipe with less fat.
– Pastry chef: in a plastic pot, with the perfect texture for fillings and pastry preparations.
– Light: also in a plastic pot, a reduced calorie alternative.
– Ice cream maker: specially developed for shops and ice cream parlors.
– Squeeze: presented this 2025 with a practical and disruptive packaging.

LAUNCH: NEW SQUEEZE PACKAGING
The 450 g Squeeze is one of San Ignacio’s most important launches in 2025 and reflects the company’s commitment to innovate in presentations that accompany current consumption habits. “Our challenge is to work on new formats that make it easier and more practical to enjoy dulce de leche in everyday life”highlights Alejandro Reca.

With a fluid texture and the usual classic flavor, Squeeze is ideal for breakfasts, snacks and desserts, as it can be applied directly to toast, fruit or pancakes. His dosing container It facilitates use at home and makes it a practical alternative for those looking for a versatile, modern product that is always at hand.

A COMPANY WITH EXPORT DNA
San Ignacio has a long tradition in exports. The first shipment made by the firm was in 1979: At that time, the destination was Germany, a market that continues to this day. “That milestone marked a before and after: we were one of the first companies to obtain certification to export to the European Union”remember Fernando Rodríguez MorónForeign Trade Manager.

In 2018, San Ignacio dulce de leche arrived for the first time in Japanone of the most demanding markets in terms of food products. In 2023, the company landed in Vietnam with the first shipment of Argentine dulce de leche that entered the Asian country, after almost two years of development. And this year, it added a new milestone: San Ignacio became the first brand to export dulce de leche to the India.

At the moment, San Ignacio allocates more than 15% of its production to the external marketbeing one of the main exporters of dulce de leche in Argentina. In addition, it is the second exporter of blue cheese in the country.

Beyond these milestones, the company regularly exports to around 18 destinationsamong them New Zealand, Israel, Canada, the United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Bolivia. Within these markets, Chile stands out as the main buyer of Argentine dulce de leche.

FROM SANTA FE TO THE WORLD
San Ignacio is a producer of dulce de leche, cream cheese, blue cheese and milk. It has two plants in the province of Santa Fe: one located in the town of Sauce Viejo, where they make dulce de leche and cream cheese; and the other in Hypatia, dedicated entirely to the production of blue cheese.

From there, the company continues to bring the authentic Argentine flavor to local and world tables, reaffirming on this Dulce de Leche Day its commitment to innovation and the pride of being a national emblem.

«Our goal is to be ‘the’ brand of dulce de leche in the world: that when the world talks about dulce de leche, it is from San Ignacio. Based on this, the fact of being today one of Argentina’s main exporters shows that we are going in the right direction in terms of developing new customers and markets.»remark Alejandro Reca.


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