New owner: Dairy plant idled for six months restarts production at 350 tons of cheese monthly

The Sudamericana de Lácteos plant in Díaz, Santa Fe, is set to resume operations next week, marking a significant turnaround after six months of inactivity. The factory changed hands on July 13 and has since undergone extensive refurbishment.

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We have adapted everything, cleaned, optimized, and are now in a position to start receiving raw materials.

Under its new owner, Santa Fe businessman Pablo González, the plant will begin by processing 100,000 liters of milk daily. This initial volume is projected to yield approximately 350 tons of cheese per month. The production will focus exclusively on barra cheese, with 30% destined for the domestic market and the remaining 70% slated for export to Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay.

González expressed confidence in the restart, stating, "We have adapted everything, cleaned, optimized, and are now in a position to start receiving raw materials." He confirmed that agreements with milk producers are in place and truck routes are being organized. "Next week, without further delay, we will start receiving milk and producing," he affirmed.

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Next week, without further delay, we will start receiving milk and producing.

The plant's reopening comes at a favorable time for securing milk supply. The region is experiencing a seasonal increase in milk production, coupled with a downturn in businesses focused on powdered milk and difficulties faced by other dairy companies. "There are few players because SanCor is out and there is no prospect of when it might return, and Verónica too. Our factory is perfectly suited to capture that milk," González explained. This surplus milk has made negotiations with producers smoother, as many dairies are seeking new buyers.

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There are few players because SanCor is out and there is no prospect of when it might return, and Verónica too. Our factory is perfectly suited to capture that milk.