Villa María: dairy SME triples its production and aims to export dulce de leche

The SME Duy Amis, located in Ana Zumarán, Unión department, will triple its production capacity. It is part of Grupo Don Emilio, based in Villa María and with more than 40 years of experience in the dairy industry. The investment will allow daily processing to increase from 30,000 (66,139 pounds) to 90,000 liters (198,416 pounds) of milk.

The expansion will quadruple the size of the current plant. It will also include state-of-the-art technology and 75% automation of processes. The goal is to improve efficiency and diversify the product line.

This production leap means not only more volume but also greater competitiveness in demanding markets. The company combines regional development with a national and international strategic vision.

Dulce de leche, new flagship product

Starting in January 2026, Duy Amis will begin industrial production of dulce de leche. It will be added to its current offering of yogurts, cream, and cheeses. This new product has already received awards at national fairs such as Todo Láctea and Expo Victoria.

Dulce de leche aims to position itself in the foreign market. The company seeks to export to Brazil and some European countries. Currently, it already has distribution in Córdoba, Buenos Aires, Chaco, and Tucumán.

The awards and the quality achieved drive its projection. For the SME, recognition of the product is also an endorsement of the comprehensive production model it promotes.

Technology, traceability, and sustainability

The milk used comes from its own robotic dairy farm. This facility, unique in South America, incorporates solar panels and automated milking.

Control of raw materials is key to ensuring quality. Automation of the dairy farm enables efficiency and traceability. It also reduces error margins and improves sanitary processes.

This production model integrates innovation and territorial roots. Duy Amis turns a family tradition into a modern, scalable, and replicable scheme.

Family work and commitment to merit

Grupo Don Emilio currently employs 160 people across all its production units. With the expansion, the Ana Zumarán plant will hire new workers and boost the local economy. The investment combines its own capital with bank financing.

The company is managed by the third family generation. They maintain a vision focused on merit, efficiency, and sustained growth. They seek to grow without losing the identity of a company rooted in the interior.

"We want our product, made in Córdoba, to reach the world," said Valentín Giraudo, general manager. Duy Amis's history shows that it is also possible to compete from the countryside with innovation and excellence.