Exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

Cotrina Exports E.I.R.L. is a dynamic Peruvian agro-industrial and export company based in Lima, specializing in the production, processing, and international distribution of high-quality table olives, aromatic herbs, dehydrated mushrooms, and superfoods. Founded and led by Ligia Cotrina, the company operates under a vertically integrated model with a strong commitment to sustainability, traceability, and artisanal quality.

Brief History

Cotrina Exports was established as a family-owned enterprise with deep agricultural roots in Peru's central and southern regions. Over the past decade, it has transformed into a certified export company serving international markets in Europe, North America, and Asia. Under the leadership of Ligia Cotrina, the company has focused on developing export-grade Peruvian products using traditional techniques complemented by international food safety standards.

Core Business

Cotrina Exports E.I.R.L. is engaged in the following core activities:

• Agro-industrial processing of table olives, dried herbs, and mushrooms
• Sourcing and exporting Peruvian superfoods from Andean and Amazonian regions
• Product customization and packaging for wholesale and private-label clients
• B2B international trade services, including compliance documentation and logistics

Product and Service Offerings

Table Olives

• Green olives (whole, pitted, stuffed, sliced)
• Black olives (natural fermentation and oxidation methods)
• Available in brine and vacuum-packed formats
• Pack sizes: glass jars, cans, pouches (up to 4.3 kg)

Aromatic and Medicinal Herbs

• Whole leaf and powdered oregano (Origanum vulgare)
• Exported in bulk or retail packaging (25 kg sacks / 200 g packs)

Dehydrated Mushrooms

• Edible wild mushrooms (Suillus luteus, Boletus spp.)
• Packed in 50 g, 250 g, and 1 kg formats

Superfoods

• Organic and conventional maca powder
• Quinoa (white, red, black)
• Kiwicha (amaranth), algarrobo flour, camu camu powder
• Bulk and retail packaging options for the health food and nutraceutical markets

Other Products

• Offal exports (flying fish roe) for niche markets in Asia

Specialization and Core USP

Cotrina Exports differentiates itself through:

• Strong traceability and quality control across all product lines
• Small-batch processing using traditional methods to preserve flavor and nutrition
• Technical certifications and technical sheets for each export item
• Woman-led leadership, reflecting a broader commitment to inclusive economic development

Financial and Operational Overview

Although financials are private, Cotrina Exports reports the following operational scale:

• Annual Processing Volume:
  • Table olives: ~150 metric tons
  • Dried oregano: ~40 metric tons
  • Superfoods and mushrooms: ~30 metric tons
• Export Revenue Estimate: USD $1.5 – $2.2 million annually
• Markets Served: USA, Spain, Canada, France, Japan, and the UAE

Shipments and Export Records

• Registered exporter with Peru’s PROMPERÚ export promotion body
• Technical datasheets and phytosanitary certifications provided for each shipment
• Uses certified packaging facilities in Lima
• Exports managed via Callao Port with reefer and dry cargo coordination
• Complies with destination-specific MRLs and labeling laws

Target Market

Cotrina Exports serves:

• Gourmet food importers and distributors
• Organic and natural food retailers
• Mediterranean product wholesalers
• Nutraceutical and health supplement producers
• Private-label brands in Europe and North America

Capabilities

• In-house sourcing and processing across multiple product lines
• Technical documentation: Fichas Técnicas (Technical Sheets) for olives, oregano, mushrooms
• Language capabilities: Spanish, English
• Custom branding, labeling, and format adjustment services
• Participation in international food fairs (e.g. Expoalimentaria Perú, SIAL)

Certifications and Compliance

• DIGESA Certification (General Directorate of Environmental Health - Peru)
• Export license under SUNAT (Peruvian Tax and Customs)
• Phytosanitary compliance under SENASA
• Technical datasheets (PDF format) available for oregano, olives, mushrooms
• Working toward HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. certification for select suppliers

Customer Testimonials

"Cotrina’s olives and oregano have exceeded our quality expectations and delighted our Mediterranean-focused clientele. We’ve now expanded our line with their Peruvian maca."
— CEO, Organic Food Importer (France)

"Their responsiveness, documentation accuracy, and product consistency set them apart from other suppliers we’ve worked with in South America."
— Purchasing Director, Specialty Foods Distributor (USA)

Major Achievements

• Exported to over 10 countries in 2022–2023
• Partnered with PROMPERÚ for capacity building and trade promotion
• Introduced new formats of Peruvian black olives and camu camu powder into Japanese and North American markets
• Featured in Peru Marketplace and ConnectAmericas as a verified exporter

Cotrina Exports E.I.R.L. stands as a model of Peruvian entrepreneurship in agro-industrial exports—combining cultural authenticity, rigorous quality control, and a commitment to promoting Peru’s agricultural heritage on the global stage.