Arcor Group

Founded: 1951
Headquarters: Córdoba, Argentina
Global Reach: Products sold in 100+ countries
Key Brands: bon o bon, Cofler, Águila, Rocklets and Tofi
Known for: Chocolate, confectionery and professional chocolate products
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From Argentina to the Global Chocolate Market

Founded in Córdoba, Argentina, in 1951, Arcor Group has grown from a confectionery producer into one of Latin America’s largest multinational food groups. Today, its operations extend across consumer foods, agribusiness and packaging, with products reaching more than 100 countries.

Chocolate became part of the company’s business in 1970 and has since developed into a significant part of Arcor’s international portfolio. The company currently operates seven chocolate production facilities across Latin America and describes itself as the leader of Argentina’s chocolate market.

A Chocolate Portfolio Built at Scale

Unlike specialist craft makers focused on a small number of bars or single-origin chocolates, Arcor operates across virtually every major chocolate category.

Its portfolio includes chocolate bars, bonbons, bite-sized chocolates, sugar-coated products, baking chocolate, children’s chocolate, chocolate-coated wafers and seasonal products. This breadth allows the company to serve everyday consumers as well as professional and industrial markets.

Several brands have become particularly familiar throughout Latin America, including bon o bon, Cofler, Águila, Rocklets, Tofi and Tortuguita.

From Consumer Chocolate to Professional Kitchens

Arcor’s chocolate business extends beyond supermarket shelves. The company also produces industrial chocolate for bakeries, pastry shops, chocolatiers, ice cream makers and other food manufacturers.

Its professional portfolio includes coatings, moulding products, chips, fillings, toppings and other chocolate ingredients. Águila, one of Arcor’s established chocolate brands, also serves the professional and artisan market.

This combination of consumer brands and professional chocolate products gives Arcor an unusually broad presence within the Latin American chocolate industry.

An Argentine Company with International Reach

Despite its international scale, Arcor remains closely associated with Argentina. The company operates 49 industrial plants worldwide, employs more than 20,000 people and maintains commercial operations across four continents.

Its chocolate business has also expanded beyond its home market. Arcor reports a significant position in Chile, including leadership in the bonbon category, alongside continued development throughout other Latin American markets.

A Different Place in the Chocolate World

Arcor represents a different side of international chocolate from the small-batch bean-to-bar makers and European heritage houses often associated with premium chocolate.

Its significance lies instead in scale, accessibility and the strength of its Latin American brands. From bonbons and chocolate bars to professional baking products, Arcor demonstrates how a regional confectionery company can develop into an international chocolate business while maintaining a strong connection to its Argentine roots.