Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

FDF Latin America is a premier Brazilian supplier of high-quality dehydrated natural ingredients serving the global food industry. With a strategic focus on sourcing, processing, and delivering tailored ingredient solutions, the company has become a key partner for food manufacturers, spice companies, and flavor houses across Latin America, North America, and Europe. ## Core Business FDF Latin America specializes in the production and export of dehydrated herbs, spices, vegetables, fruits, and customized blends. Their vertically integrated supply chain allows them to ensure complete traceability and quality control from farm to final shipment. Their core product lines include: - Herbs & Aromatics: Basil, Parsley, Oregano, Cilantro, Rosemary, Laurel - Spices & Seasonings: Including turmeric, paprika, black pepper, and custom spice blends - Vegetables (Dehydrated): Carrot, onion, garlic, tomato, celery, and more - Fruits (Dehydrated): Pineapple, apple, mango, and tropical fruit powders - Superingredients: Nutrient-rich, functional plant-based ingredients tailored to food supplement markets - Chiles: Aji amarillo, chili flakes, smoked and dried pepper varieties ## Specialization and Unique Value Proposition FDF Latin America differentiates itself in the market through: - Customized solutions: Ability to produce and deliver tailored ingredient blends based on client formulation needs - Sustainability practices: Partnerships with local farmers to implement regenerative agriculture and water-saving drying technology - Certifications and quality assurance: Global food safety standards enabling exports to regulated markets like the EU and U.S. - Agility in product development: Fast sampling turnaround, collaborative R&D with clients, and short lead times Their innovative approach includes multi-step dehydration processes that retain color, flavor, and nutritional value while extending shelf life. ## Financial and Operational Reach Though privately held and not disclosing specific financials, FDF Latin America is positioned as one of Brazil’s key exporters in the natural dehydrated ingredients space. Indicators from trade intelligence platforms show: - Annual exports exceeding USD 12 million as of 2023 - Top export destinations: United States, Mexico, Germany, Chile, and Peru - Annual processing capacity: Over 6,000 metric tons of raw materials converted into premium dried ingredients - Client base: Over 300 companies globally, including major food groups and private-label producers ## Shipments and Global Trade Insights Trade data from platforms like ImportYeti and Panjiva indicate: - 1,500+ export shipments over the past 4 years - Consistent volume growth averaging 12% CAGR in export volume since 2019 - Most exported items: Dehydrated parsley, turmeric powder, tomato powder, and blended seasonings The company's robust logistics operation supports both bulk industrial clients and smaller volume specialty food companies. ## Target Market FDF Latin America serves multiple segments within the food industry: - Industrial food manufacturers (sauces, snacks, soups, frozen meals) - Seasoning and spice companies - Organic and clean-label product brands - Nutraceutical and functional food companies - Gourmet and private-label food producers Their ingredients are positioned for use in health-focused, organic, ethnic, and ready-to-eat products. ## Capabilities FDF Latin America maintains modern processing and packaging capabilities, including: - Low-temperature air-drying and freeze-drying - Microbiological reduction technologies - Granulation and powder milling - Custom blending and private labeling - Automated sorting, metal detection, and food safety controls They also offer full traceability systems, from seed to container, and maintain their own QA lab for testing moisture, microbiological load, pesticide residues, and heavy metals. ## Certifications and Compliance FDF Latin America operates under internationally recognized food safety and quality certifications including: - FSSC 22000 - HACCP - Kosher certification - Halal certification - Organic certification (EU, USDA-NOP) - Non-GMO declaration and documentation These certifications enable them to meet stringent requirements from buyers across regulated markets. ## Customer Testimonials > “The consistency and clean-label quality of FDF’s dehydrated herbs have made them our top supplier in Latin America.” > — Supply Chain Manager, seasoning company (USA) > “FDF’s ability to customize spice blends and ensure organic compliance helped us scale into European retailers.” > — Co-founder, organic food brand (Germany) ## Major Achievements - Expanded exports to over 25 countries across 4 continents by 2023 - Launched superingredient division in 2022 targeting functional and nutraceutical food markets - Recognized by ApexBrasil for international trade excellence in agricultural ingredients - Built proprietary farmer networks with over 150 smallholder partnerships in Brazil to ensure sustainable sourcing - Reduced water usage in processing by 35% over the last 5 years via technological upgrades FDF Latin America continues to evolve as a key global supplier of high-performance, natural, and sustainable dehydrated ingredients tailored to the needs of the modern food industry.