History

Lacthosa is founded, with the aim of distributing and marketing everything related to milk and its derivatives.1988

Lacthosa Cereals division is established.1990

Lacthosa acquires the plant and the brand Sula and the Honduran Dairy Products Plant (PLAHSA).1992

Lacthosa installs in the Valle del Aguán, the orange concentrate processing plant Colón Fruit Company (COFRUTCO). 1994

Lacthosa installs equipment to generate aseptic products, being the first in the country and becoming the pioneer in the commercialization of products processed with UHT technology.1997

Lacthosa founded Distribuidora Sula, in El Salvador, in order to distribute the Sula products.1997

Lacthosa installs more than 100 Centers of Collection and Cooling of Milk at national level (Crel’s).1998

In 1999 the citrus processing plant began operations, where through an advanced technology, it processes 80 thousand tons of oranges per year, generating agricultural development in the areas of influence.1999

Lacthosa obtains the certification of FDA (Food and Drug Administration), to export towards the USA.2001

Lacthosa installed the largest milk dehydration plant in Honduras in Sonaguera, Colón, La Fortuna plant, in order to absorb surplus fresh fluid milk during the high production season.2002

Lacthosa expands its operations in Central America by acquiring Industrias Lácteas, S.A. (INLACSA) of Guatemala.2006

Lacthosa renews its image by changing the design of all its packaging and reinforcing its presence in the regional market. The new image of the company focuses on freshness, quality and innovation.2010

Lacthosa Sula was granted the Presidential Award to the Exporter in the Innovation Category which shows that the company is making a difference in the market, offering more than 150 products distributed in the categories of milk, juices and cheeses in different packaging and presentations. 2012

Lacthosa was awarded 3 recognitions by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in complying with the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).2013

Lacthosa opened the Sula Market store.2015

Lacthosa makes an important investment to have a new Tetra Pack plant.2016