PROTECTING WATER
We operate our own wastewater treatment plant, where we use biological purification and final disinfection processes to reduce the pollutant load of treated water to levels well below the maximum permitted limits.
Products with purpose: what's good for our land helps us grow
At ILE we believe growing means doing it together with our people and in harmony with the planet. That's why every product has a purpose: creating value in our communities, driving fair trade and the circular economy, and promoting sustainable practices that protect our resources.
Because true flavor is also built with the future in mind.
From field to table
Our flavor is born from respect for the land.
We don't just create flavors that reach thousands of homes. We also cultivate commitment, sustainability, and love for the planet. We believe in our people, in the hands of our farmers, and in the natural richness of every corner of the country; that's why we promote sustainable practices to protect the environment and offer quality products to our consumers.
Committed to our farmers
We work hand in hand with our farmers, promoting fair trade relationships, stable prices, and training to strengthen their knowledge, improve their opportunities, and grow together.
Committed to our people
We promote initiatives that create opportunities and contribute to the development and well-being of the communities throughout our value chain.
Circular Economy
We apply circular economy principles to make better use of resources, reduce waste, and promote a culture of recycling within our company.
We care for the planet
We work to protect more than 420 hectares of Ecuadorian forest.
Our story
From Loja to the world
54 years bringing our flavor further
Since 1972, ILE was born in Loja with one purpose: to bring quality products that preserve the authentic flavor of our cuisine into people's homes. What began with Sabora became a story of innovation and growth that today allows us to bring our flavor to more than 5 countries.
Over 700 products, organic plantations in Ecuador's Highlands, Coast, and Amazon region, and certifications that back our commitment to quality are part of a story we keep building.
Our roots and legacy
The founders
A story of family, discipline and conviction that gave rise to what is today Industria Lojana de Especerías ILE C.A.
Founding pillar
Manuel E. Godoy Ortega
Co-founder and Business Visionary
A pioneer of Loja's agro-industry. With a deep calling for work, unshakable discipline and love for the bounty of Ecuadorian soil, he laid the foundations of one of the country's most beloved food industries.
“With honest work, perseverance and gratitude to our land, we can bring the authentic flavor of the south to every corner of the world.”
Founding pillar
Blanquita Ruiz Aguilera
Co-founder and Matriarch
A fundamental pillar in consolidating the company's family spirit, human quality and ethical values. Her warmth, conviction and culinary dedication inspired the first recipes and the dedication to the consumer.
“Every product that leaves our hands must nourish every family with love, purity and well-being.”
54 years of work, family and gratitude
What began as a family venture in Loja has become an industry that carries Ecuadorian flavor to the world, without ever losing its roots.
Living traditionLoja pride
Our essence
What drives us
Our mission
We believe in our people; we innovate, develop and market food with purpose and comprehensive services that create awareness and well-being for the world.
Our vision
Feeding the world, creating well-being.
Our values
Principles that give meaning to the way we work.
Gratitude
Recognising and valuing our people's efforts, our consumers' loyalty and the generosity of the land that provides its finest fruits.
Discipline
A constant commitment to excellence, operational punctuality and rigour in every quality and food safety process.
Integrity
Acting with transparency, ethical principles and complete honesty in our relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and government.
Perseverance
Overcoming obstacles with determination, staying on course through challenges and turning every difficulty into an opportunity to improve and learn.
Conviction
Believing firmly in our purpose of transforming food, raising awareness and making a positive contribution to society.
TOMORROW'S FLAVOR STARTS TODAY
We turn our experience into new ideas, products, and processes that respond to an evolving consumer. We innovate so our flavor keeps accompanying new generations, always keeping the quality and essence that defines us.
All for the flavorAll for our seasoning
Building a more sustainable future
Producing responsibly also means caring for the resources that make our work possible. That's why we drive concrete actions to reduce our impact, strengthen the circular economy, and move toward an increasingly efficient and sustainable operation.
Because our purposeful products start long before they reach your table.
Sustainability
Our commitment to the planet
954.75 MWh
CLEAN ENERGY
We are committed to energy self-sufficiency with more than 1,600 solar panels and 8 inverters. Between July 2025 and May 2026, we generated 954.75 MWh of solar energy, preventing 473.31 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions.
308.40 metric tons
LESS WASTE
We turn our waste into opportunities for the circular economy. Between 2022 and 2025, we managed 308.40 metric tons of non-hazardous waste through authorized recycling companies, promoting its recovery and reintegration into new production cycles.
The best flavorfor a sustainable future
“Life, just like a good recipe, needs an exact balance: a pinch of audacity, large portions of perseverance, and the commitment to always leave a good taste in your mouth about everything we do.”
Dr. Nelson Espinosa Godoy
Manager of Industria Lojana de Especerías ILE C.A.