Industrias Lacteas

Name

Industrias Lacteas

Legal name

Industrias Lácteas San José

Website

https://lacteossanjose.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB), Processed Cheese & Cheese Spreads Manufacturing (Slices, Loaves, Spreadable) (AFAHABAD)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Spreadable cheese production
• Private label dairy
• Food service dairy supply
• Pasteurized dairy processing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Salvador

HQ country

El Salvador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: Production and distribution of dairy products including creams and spreadable cheeses to food service industry and distributors in El Salvador and Central America

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Industrias Lácteas San José manufactures and distributes pasteurized spreadable creams and cheeses (cremas y quesos untables) for the food service industry and distributors in El Salvador and Central America. The company complements its manufacturing with custom product development and private label formulation services, supporting clients in tailoring flavor, functionality, and cost balance. All production is carried out under FSSC 22000 food safety certification with on-site quality control and environmentally sustainable operations.

Product overview

Industrias Lácteas San José is a dairy products manufacturer offering a unified product portfolio centered on spreadable creams and cheeses (cremas y quesos untables). The company operates as both a product manufacturer and a service provider, complementing its core product line with custom product development services for private label and bespoke formulations. All products undergo pasteurization to ensure purity, freshness, and consistency, serving the foodservice and distribution sectors across El Salvador and Central America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cremas y Quesos Untables (Spreadable Creams and Cheeses) Manufactured spreadable creams and cheeses produced through pasteurization processes that guarantee purity, freshness, and consistency. Versatile dairy products designed for both culinary use and table consumption, sold to food service businesses (restaurants, hotels, catering companies, food processors) and distributors in El Salvador and Central America under FSSC 22000 food safety certification.
• Desarrollo de Productos (Custom Product Development and Private Label Service) Custom product development and private label formulation services, supporting clients in tailoring flavor, functionality, and cost balance. Targeted at distributors and food processors seeking brand private label dairy alternatives and bespoke dairy formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of energy supplied by photovoltaic system, reducing carbon footprint by 34 tonnes of CO2 annually

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Dos Pinos: Large Costa Rican dairy cooperative producing fluid milk, cheeses, creams, and yogurts across Central America. Comparable as a regional dairy manufacturer serving foodservice and retail in the same Central American geography, though at significantly larger scale.
• Polenghi: Latin American manufacturer focused on cream cheese and dairy spreads, particularly in Brazil. Closely comparable product focus on spreadable cheeses and creams, though serving a different South American market.

Broad incumbents

• Schreiber Foods: Global dairy leader specializing in cream cheese, processed cheese, and private label dairy products. Strongly comparable in the spreadable/cream cheese category and private label capabilities, a direct competitive reference for product positioning.
• Grupo LALA: Latin American dairy giant with operations across Mexico, Central America, and South America producing fluid milk, creams, and cheeses. Comparable product portfolio (especially creams and processed cheeses) and overlapping foodservice customer base, with much broader geographic reach.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group with extensive cheese and cream product portfolios distributed globally. Comparable as a multiproduct dairy manufacturer pursuing foodservice and distribution channels; represents the type of multinational competitor expanding into Central American markets.
• Alpina: Colombian dairy and food company with significant Central American presence producing cheeses, creams, and yogurts. Comparable in dairy processing focus and foodservice distribution model, though operates at much larger scale across multiple Latin American markets.
• Nestlé (Dairy segment): Global packaged foods giant with a substantial dairy portfolio including creams, processed cheeses, and culinary dairy products distributed throughout Central America. Relevant as a global incumbent competing for the same foodservice and distribution customers.
• Gloria (Grupo Gloria): Peruvian dairy and food conglomerate with fluid milk, evaporated milk, yogurt, and cheese operations across Latin America. Comparable as a regional dairy incumbent with a multi-category portfolio and foodservice distribution, though anchored in South America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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