Our Production Plants

Colombia – Industrial Biscuit Manufacturing

Our Colombian plant is a high-capacity industrial facility specialized in the large-scale production of biscuits, crackers, wafers, and sandwich cookies. Strategically located in Armenia and Dosquebradas, this hub integrates advanced technologies such as extrusion, automated baking lines, and high-speed flowpack packaging systems, enabling us to produce consistent, export-ready products at scale.

Key Capabilities:

  • High-volume capacity: Hundreds of tons of biscuits and crackers per month.
  • Product diversity: Soda, butter, and whole grain crackers; sweet and cheese-filled sandwich cookies; wafers in multiple flavors.
  • Packaging versatility: From pocket singles (on-the-go) and taco/bar wafers to multipacks, family packs, and premium IML (In-Mold Labeling).
  • Quality & Certifications: Strict compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, and FDA labeling standards ensures food safety and readiness for U.S. markets.
  • Private Label Services: Flexible formulation, recipe adaptation (sodium/sugar reduction, fortified variants), and complete packaging customization.

This plant positions Española USA as a reliable partner for private label projects, distributors, and retailers seeking consistent supply and competitive industrial efficiency.

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Ecuador – Frozen Artisanal Bread & Seasonal Specialties

Our Ecuadorian plant focuses on frozen artisanal bakery production, combining traditional recipes with modern freezing technology to deliver premium baked goods with extended shelf life. The facility specializes in artisan breads, sweet breads, and seasonal products such as Italian-style Holiday Cakes (Panettone), tailored for both retail and food service channels.

Key Capabilities:

  • Frozen artisanal bread: Ciabatta, baguettes, dinner rolls, and specialty breads with authentic recipes.
  • Sweet & festive products: Holiday Cakes (Panettone) with customizable recipes (classic with fruits, chocolate chip, nut varieties).
  • State-of-the-art freezing technology: Guarantees product freshness, texture, and quality while enabling efficient export logistics.
  • Packaging flexibility: Premium gift packaging for Panettone (luxury tins, decorated cartons, ribbon finishes) and practical retail packs for frozen bread.
  • Shelf Life: 4–6 months for Panettone, 6–12 months for frozen breads.
  • Private Label Services: Custom recipes, branding, and exclusive packaging for retail chains and distributors.

By integrating artisanal know-how with industrial freezing capabilities, our Ecuadorian facility enables us to supply seasonal luxury products and everyday frozen bakery solutions to international partners.

Strategic Advantage

With dual production hubs in Colombia and Ecuador, Española USA can offer:

  • Diversified portfolio: Biscuits & cookies (Colombia) + Bakery & frozen (Ecuador).
  • Cross-border flexibility: Two export-ready origins to ensure supply continuity.
  • Market adaptability: From mass-market crackers to luxury holiday cakes.
  • Reliable logistics: End-to-end coordination from production to U.S. port delivery.