{"id":3713,"date":"2026-05-27T11:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T11:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salsa.es\/over-135-years-making-history-the-legacy-and-evolution-of-malagas-oldest-company\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T11:36:52","slug":"over-135-years-making-history-the-legacy-and-evolution-of-malagas-oldest-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salsa.es\/en\/over-135-years-making-history-the-legacy-and-evolution-of-malagas-oldest-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 135 years making history: The legacy and evolution of M\u00e1laga\u2019s oldest company."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The history of Sociedad Azucarera Larios, a century-old company in Spain, reflects the extraordinary adaptability of companies with a long-standing legacy. Recognized as the third-oldest company in Andalusia and the oldest in M\u00e1laga, its legacy is a living testament to evolution and deep roots in the region.<\/p>\n\n<p>Being part of the Spanish companies with more than a century of history is a recognition of solidity and long-term vision.<\/p>\n\n<p>The recent Study on Companies Over One Hundred Years Old, published by Informa D&amp;B, places Sociedad Azucarera Larios among the few organizations that have managed to remain active over time. Within this context, the most relevant fact is its position of historical leadership within Andalusia\u2019s business landscape, a milestone that reinforces its value.<\/p>\n\n<p><em><strong>An exceptional business milestone.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>According to the Informa D&amp;B report, there are around 350 century-old companies in Spain, a figure that represents <strong>only 0.03% of the total number of active companies registered<\/strong> by Informa D&amp;B.<\/p>\n\n<p>This figure highlights the exceptional nature of companies that have managed to preserve their activity and adapt to different economic cycles. In this context, Grupo Sociedad Azucarera Larios stands out for a history closely linked to the development of M\u00e1laga and to responsible business management.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/salsa.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/historiasalsa02-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3710\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.503715233927575;width:489px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/salsa.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/historiasalsa02-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/salsa.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/historiasalsa02-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/salsa.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/historiasalsa02-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/salsa.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/historiasalsa02-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/salsa.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/historiasalsa02-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p><em><strong>From sugar cane to a diversified holding company.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<p><div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"45e2ec34-223d-4da7-8cc8-5a82442ba2d0\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">The company\u2019s origins date back to <strong>1890<\/strong>, the year it was founded with the aim of bringing together the thriving sugar cane production business in the city of M\u00e1laga, the eastern coast of M\u00e1laga, and Motril. For decades, it was the absolute benchmark in the sector, operating 14 sugar factories and managing more than 10,000 hectares of farmland.<\/div><\/p>\n\n<p><div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"0ebd2893-02c9-4046-9032-e01f4d5206b3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">With the closure of the Torre del Mar factory in the late 1970s, the company demonstrated its capacity for reinvention by beginning a new phase focused on urban planning, real estate development, and asset management. More than a century after its founding, in 1994, Grupo Sociedad Azucarera Larios consolidated itself as a diversified business holding company operating in three main areas:<\/div><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"0ebd2893-02c9-4046-9032-e01f4d5206b3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"><strong>Salsa Inmobiliaria:<\/strong> It has made a decisive contribution to the residential development of the province of M\u00e1laga, creating developments that prioritize quality, comfort, and the enhancement of land value.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salsa Patrimonio:<\/strong> Specializing in the management of income-generating urban assets. Its portfolio includes office buildings, retail premises, residential properties, and landmark spaces such as El Ingenio Shopping Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salsa Agr\u00edcola:<\/strong> Responsible for managing the group\u2019s rural assets. It focuses on operating farms dedicated to avocado and mango cultivation, thereby strengthening its historic ties with the Axarqu\u00eda region and the eastern coast of M\u00e1laga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><em><strong>The key to longevity.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>The permanence of a company for more than 135 years cannot be explained solely by the weight of its past, but by its ability to remain relevant in the present. In the case of Grupo Sociedad Azucarera Larios, this continuity is based on the perfect combination of experience, professionalism, and commitment to its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n<p>In an increasingly changing market, being featured in the Informa D&amp;B report as Sociedad Azucarera Larios, a century-old company in Spain, is the strongest endorsement of a history built on trust. A story that continues to move forward from M\u00e1laga, with solid roots and a clear purpose: to keep generating value in the real estate, asset management, and agricultural sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The history of Sociedad Azucarera Larios, a century-old company in Spain, reflects the extraordinary adaptability of companies with a long-standing legacy. Recognized as the third-oldest company in Andalusia and the oldest in M\u00e1laga, its legacy is a living testament to evolution and deep roots in the region. 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