Ledesma

Ledesma produces bioethanol from renewable sugarcane, reducing emissions and supporting Argentina’s energy transition.

The company produces premium citrus fruits in Jujuy, exporting to over 10 countries for their quality and freshness.

The company manufactures paper and pulp from sustainable sugarcane fiber, supplying schools and households nationwide.

The page lists Ledesma’s production lines: sugar, paper and pulp, renewable energy, citrus fruits, bioethanol, and livestock.

The event in Roque Pérez gathered producers, suppliers, and clients, with Angus cattle prices exceeding initial forecasts by up to 20%.

The company participated in the second Bioethanol Summit, discussing challenges and opportunities for biofuels in Argentina.

Ledesma began its 118th harvest season, targeting 3.43 million tons of sugarcane for 313,000 tons of sugar and 110,000 cubic meters of alcohol.

Ledesma’s Fruits and Juices division attended the International Citrus & Beverage Conference in Clearwater, United States.

Ledesma is an Argentine agroindustrial group with over 115 years of history, 7,000 employees, and operations in over 10 countries.

The company develops community programs in education, health, culture, and economic development where it operates.

The ethics program ensures compliance with corporate values, ethical commitments, and current legislation, guiding the company’s actions to high performance standards.

The company protects the Jujuy Yungas and conserves 100,000 wild hectares, supporting biodiversity.

The company offers information about Ledesma, its products, job opportunities, and investment prospects.

For over 115 years, Ledesma has driven Argentina’s bioeconomy by producing renewable energy, food, paper, and sustainable solutions.

Ledesma concludes its 118th sugar harvest after 165 days of operations in 2026. The company, a major player in Argentina’s sugar industry, marks the end of its seasonal production cycle. Final volumes of cane and sugar output remain pending as of the harvest’s closure.

Nov 2026Ground NewsNews article

Ledesma, Argentina’s largest sugar mills, concludes its 2026 harvest season (*zafra*) after operating for 165 days. The agro-industrial group, headquartered in Jujuy, plays a key role in Argentina’s sugar and ethanol production. Its harvest completion marks the end of the milling cycle for the year.

Nov 2026The Rio TimesNews article

Santiago Blaquier acquires two sugar mills in Tucumán, Argentina’s top sugar-producing province. He purchased the Concepción mill in December 2025 for around $100 million and recently completed the acquisition of La Trinidad, a historic facility with a 2025 output of 1.82 million tons of raw sugar and notable alcohol production. The moves strengthen his dominance in Argentina’s sugar industry.

Feb 2026Tridge InsightsNews article

The Federal Court of Jujuy summons Ledesma’s current director, Pedro Blaquier, and former manager, Alberto Lemos, over alleged complicity in human rights abuses during Argentina’s military dictatorship (1976–1983). The investigation targets their role in the unlawful detention of victims during the July 1976 ‘Night of the Blackout.’ Ledesma, a sugar company, faces scrutiny for its involvement in state-sponsored crimes.

May 2012Business & Human Rights Resource CentreNews article