COMPANY PROFILE 2018
01. MILESTONES "Find a solution, now!" This has been IRCA s motto since the very beginning as a small producer of oils and essences up to the recent time as the market leader in the field of chocolate and preparations for pastry, bakery and Gelato. IRCA is founded The first chocolate plant in Vergiate. IRCA has 80 employees IRCA inaugurates IRCA Academy Dulcania is founded, producing snacks and Cremini under Italcima brand Le Essenze Italiane starts up, producing essential oils and essences for liquors IRCA starts producing compound chocolate in blocks and drops Joygelato is launched. A new adventure begins 1919 1965 1968 1985 1990 2013 2018 1940s 1960s 1965-70s 1970s 1980s 2000s The production of malt and malt extract begins The production of pastry mixes begins. Jellies make their arrival The first line of bread mixes and enhancers is launched IRCA goes international: export and exhibitions abroad begin The production of liquid chocolate begins. The first demonstrations to customers take place Vergiate s plant expands with dedicated flour and chocolate production lines. The third plant in Gallarate is acquired in 2008
02. OUR VISION AND OUR MISSION OUR VISION Your best solution, always. OUR MISSION We create tasteful and innovative products, which are the result of our passion, to offer everybody unique moments of indulgence. IRCA, since 1919.
03. OUR VALUES OUR VALUES People The value of our people. Evolving Tradition History and Innovation. Passion Dedication, commitment. Transparency Reliable by nature. Excellence Quality beyond expectations.
CHOCOLATE 04. PRODUCTS The foundation of our business We are one of the top three Italian producers of chocolate and compounds. With our annual production of 45,000,000 kg, we offer an extremely diversified range of quality chocolates for industrial, midsize and small customers (over 100 recipes). About 2,000 tankers leave our production sites every year, delivering our chocolate to industries, laboratories and manufacturers throughout Europe.
PASTRY 04. PRODUCTS IRCA s unmatched range of excellence Over 1,000 products (creams, mixes, fillings, jellies, etc), many of which are unique and well appreciated by Pastry Chefs and laboratories worldwide for their extraordinary quality. We provide 360 solutions to fully satisfy even the most specific requirements, which can be conveniently found in one place. We are leaders in many different specialties, and for this reason our customers have chosen our products in more than 90 countries.
BAKERY 04. PRODUCTS A complete and varied range We have developed and are able to offer the best products for all bakery needs: a rich variety of 40 different mixes, available also concentrated, and multiple recipes to guarantee the best and consistent quality of finished products. Our R&D laboratories, equipped with the most sophisticated technologies and machinery, constantly improve and develop our classic baking products and special breads, to support the ever changing tastes of consumers.
GELATO 04. PRODUCTS One of a kind We launched our Gelato line in 2013, focusing on quality of ingredients and variety. To date, we offer more than 400 products, covering all kind of needs for the most demanding Gelato Masters. We also provide customised solutions, gluten-free products and PGI and PDO certifications, with outstanding quality. Our Gelato brand has managed to expand in a short time and has become appreciated in Italy and in more than 90 countries all over the world.
05. OUR NUMBERS 300+ Wholesalers and distributors 90 Countries 270 mln turnover
06. IRCA ACADEMY IRCA Academy is the new training centre dedicated to professionals in the fields of chocolate, pastry, bakery, Gelato and food service. The Academy has two demo rooms with state-ofthe-art machineries and offers a wide calendar of courses: from sales force training to workshops, held by our team of Ambassadors and by internationally renowned Pastry Chefs. The curricula of each course provide a complete overview of the product, from the selection of raw materials to conservation and storage. One-to-one demo room One-to-many demo room Restaurant Library Interactive space
07. OUR QUALITY R&D AND QUALITY LABORATORIES More than 100.000 tests and analyses per year Product development, high technology, pilot plants, customised solutions. Quality assurance and quality control of raw materials, processes and finished product. CERTIFICATIONS Company Products Raw materials Quality (for selected references) RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Solar panels and Green certified energy sources Installed power: 1.092,35 Kw Reduction of CO 2 emissions: 744.250 Kg/year Over 1.000.000 kwh produced in one year
since 1919. IRCA S.p.A. Tel. 0331 284111 Mail: info@irca.eu irca.eu joygelato.com OFFICES AND PLANTS Gallarate Vergiate HEADQUARTERS Viale Danimarca (6.000 sqm) Offices, R&D laboratories, IRCA Academy. REGISTERED OFFICE Via degli Orsini (12.500 sqm) Production of chocolate and creams. Via Gran Bretagna (9.000 sqm) Production of creams, hazelnut products and almond pastes. Via dei Prati (14.000 sqm) Production of chocolate and mixes for Gelato, bakery and pastry.