Exhibiting at Anuga Select Brazil 2025

Agroindustrias Limaterra S.A.C. is a leading Peruvian agro-industrial company specializing in the production, processing, and export of premium olives, olive oil, and olive-based gourmet products. Headquartered in Tacna, in southern Peru, Limaterra leverages Peru’s exceptional climate and soil conditions to cultivate olives of superior taste and quality, supplying both local and international markets with value-added products under the brands TerraOlé and Dterra.

Company Background

Founded with a vision to elevate Peru's olive industry on the global stage, Agroindustrias Limaterra S.A.C. has become a benchmark in the sector for innovation, traceability, and product excellence. Located in the fertile valley of Tacna, one of Peru’s principal olive-producing regions, the company controls the entire production chain—from olive cultivation and harvest to processing, packaging, and export.

Limaterra’s modern processing facilities are equipped with advanced machinery that ensures food safety, quality consistency, and the preservation of natural flavors. With a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, the company also works closely with regional olive growers through inclusive sourcing models.

Core Business and Mission

Agroindustrias Limaterra’s mission is to promote the unique flavor and nutritional value of Peruvian olives and olive oil to gourmet consumers worldwide. Its business activities are centered on:

• The cultivation and processing of table olives (green and black)
• The production of high-grade extra virgin olive oil
• The innovation of specialty olive products such as tapenades and stuffed olives
• The export of premium packaged goods to more than 20 international markets

The company aims to combine Peruvian agricultural heritage with global food industry standards.

Product and Service Offerings

Agroindustrias Limaterra’s product catalog is diversified into several olive-based categories:

• Olives
  • Green Olives: Whole, pitted, and sliced
  • Black Olives: Whole, pitted, and sliced
• Stuffed Olives
  • Green Olives stuffed with chestnut, pepper, rocoto (Peruvian chili)
• Olive Oil
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Cold-pressed, high in polyphenols and oleic acid
• Olive Derivatives
  • Olive Tapenade: Blended pastes for gourmet and foodservice use

All products are available in bulk, retail-ready, and private label formats, conforming to international standards of taste, texture, and presentation.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Agroindustrias Limaterra stands out for:

• Geographical Advantage: Tacna’s arid climate and mineral-rich soils result in a denser, more flavorful olive with low acidity and high oil content.
• Vertical Integration: Full control over the supply chain ensures traceability, consistency, and high responsiveness to client requirements.
• Innovation in Stuffed Olives: Unique local flavors like rocoto pepper differentiate Limaterra in global gourmet markets.
• Artisan Meets Automation: Modern technology is used alongside traditional practices to preserve authenticity while ensuring food safety.

Financial Impact and Economic Scope

Though privately held, Limaterra has demonstrated significant economic influence within Peru’s growing olive sector:

• Peru is among the top 15 global olive exporters, with over 27,000 metric tons exported in 2023
• Agroindustrias Limaterra contributed to approximately 8% of national olive exports, according to regional trade data
• The company has grown its export revenue by over 25% CAGR in the past three years
• Employment impact: Limaterra supports more than 100 direct jobs and numerous seasonal positions during harvest season

Primary export destinations include Spain, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, and the United Arab Emirates.

Shipment and Trade Data

Based on trade insights and export registries:

• Limaterra ships over 600 metric tons annually in olives and olive oil combined
• Export-ready in a variety of formats: bulk drums, vacuum-sealed pouches, glass jars, PET bottles
• Complies with destination market regulations including FDA (USA), EU regulations, and Peruvian SENASA protocols

Customized packaging and private label options are also available for distributors and retailers.

Target Market

Agroindustrias Limaterra serves:

• Gourmet food distributors and retailers
• Private label brands in premium condiments and oils
• HORECA sector (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering)
• Supermarkets and delis targeting Mediterranean and health-conscious cuisine
• Importers and foodservice wholesalers seeking unique Peruvian flavors

The company is actively expanding in health food and organic-certified markets.

Capabilities

• Fully equipped processing plant in Tacna with automated debittering, brining, and bottling lines
• Cold pressing and filtration systems for olive oil production
• Product development lab for flavor formulation and new product innovation
• In-house quality control and compliance team for regulatory adherence

Packaging formats range from industrial drums to retail jars, bottles, and pouches tailored to client specifications.

Certifications and Compliance

Agroindustrias Limaterra complies with key certifications and standards:

• HACCP-compliant facility for food safety management
• SENASA-approved exporter
• Adherence to EU food labeling and traceability standards
• Compliant with Codex Alimentarius guidelines for table olives and oils
• In process of obtaining ISO 22000 and organic certification for select product lines

Laboratory tests are conducted for acidity, peroxide value, microbial load, and organoleptic properties.

Customer Testimonials

“Limaterra’s olives are a consistent hit with our gourmet clients. Their rocoto-stuffed varieties are unique and well-received in our premium catalog.”
— Andrea Soto, Gourmet Import Manager, Toronto Olive Co.

“Their extra virgin olive oil has become a flagship item in our organic product section. Reliable, delicious, and with great packaging.”
— Luca Bianchi, Retail Buyer, BioMercato Italia

Major Achievements

• Exported to over 20 countries across 4 continents
• Awarded by Peruvian Agroexporters Association for excellence in value-added exports
• Finalist at Expoalimentaria Lima 2022 for innovative olive-based product line
• Established the TerraOlé and Dterra brands in multiple retail markets
• Recognized for environmental water management practices in arid zones of Tacna

Agroindustrias Limaterra S.A.C. continues to set benchmarks in Peru’s agro-industrial landscape by combining tradition, terroir, and technology to bring world-class olives and olive derivatives to the global table.