- Ecuadorian company founded in 1935 that began its operations in 1968. - Leading in the production of vegetable shortenings, oils, oleo-chemicals, bio-fuel, and cleaning and personal care products in the national and international markets. - With a wide variety of products and brands in the local market, it has established itself as an icon in research and innovation in the Ecuadorian food market going back several decades. - A regional leader in the production of shortenings and oils, and of cleaning and personal care products. - Also produces raw materials for bread and pastry baking, confectionary products, ice cream products, frostings, chocolate substitutes, oils for frying, preserves, and paints, and in addition, biofuels. - Has over 2,000 employees.