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Arcor was founded
Grupo Arcor is a food company specialized in confectionery. It was founded on July 5, 1951 in the city of Arroyito, Córdoba, Argentina. -
60,000 kg. of sweets
In 1958, Arcor had already reached the daily production of 60,000 kg. of sweets. At this point Arcor wasn't a factory of candies, exclusively. -
Fisrt sales outside.
The Group carried out its first sales outside Argentina and it began to participate in international events. -
Begin the distribution.
In 1967, Arcor established its own system of official distributors in Argentina. -
Arcor grows in their industries.
The company open a new plant in Tucumán. -
Arcor in Mendoza
The company open a plant in Mendoza. -
Arcor in Buenos Aires.
The company open its plant in San Pedro, Buenos Aires. -
Arcor in Córdoba
Arcor opened its plant in Córdoba. -
Arcor crossed the border.
Paraguay (1976), Uruguay (1979), Brazil (1981) and Chile (1989). -
Arcor purchases Bon o Bon and Aguila
In 1990, Arcor incorporated Bon-o-Bon and Aguila. -
Arcor bought LIA
In 1997, Arcor bought LIA, a recgnized cookies manufacturer from Argentina. After that, it opened Arcor Museum in Arroyto, Cordoba. This museum receives almost 8000 visits per year. -
Dos en uno.
In 1998, Arcor Group bought the Chilean company "Dos en uno", a leader in the candies and chocolates market in its country. -
New Arcor logo
In 1999, Arcor redesigned its logo, creating a highly innovative visual identity. -
Brach's and Nestlé
In 2001, Arcor made a deal with Brach's, a leader U.S. industry; and Arcor Brazil acquired popular brands like Kid's, Poosh, Amor, Pirapito and 7Belo from Nestlé. -
Arcor in Europe
Arcor Group settled in Europe in 2002, with new commercial offices in Barcelona. -
Arcor institute
In 2004, the company opened Arcor Institute in Brazil with the objetive of fighting for equal oportunities, supporting education projects to help children and youths in that country. -
New products
During 2005, Arcor Group launched a new ice cream line of business in Argentina.
It also acquired Benvenuto S.A.C.I., incorporating brands like La Campagnola, Nereida, BC, Salsati, Poncho Negro, etc. -
Arcor signed an agreement with Bimbo
Bimbo became distributor in Mexico for "Bon o Bon".
