Frutos Tropicales Peru Export S.A.C. is a vertically integrated Peruvian agribusiness company dedicated to the cultivation, processing, and international export of fresh and frozen tropical fruits. Headquartered in Piura—one of the most fertile agricultural regions in Peru—the company supplies high-quality produce to major markets across Europe, North America, and Asia, with a strong focus on sustainability, traceability, and year-round supply.
Core Business
Frutos Tropicales specializes in the production and export of both fresh and frozen fruit, with operations that span from farm management to packing and logistics. The company’s primary commercial activities include:
- Export of fresh tropical fruit (mango, grapes, avocado)
- Processing and export of frozen fruit products (mango, strawberries, pomegranate)
- Contract growing and integrated cold chain logistics
Product Portfolio
Frutos Tropicales offers a diverse and in-demand selection of fruits with global market penetration:
- Mango (Kent, Edward varieties)
- Formats: Fresh whole fruit, IQF frozen cubes
- Certifications: Global G.A.P., Organic, BRC
- Grapes (Red Globe, Sweet Globe)
- Destinations: Europe, Russia, Middle East
- Avocado (Hass)
- Available as fresh whole fruit, processed pulp on demand
- Frozen Pomegranate (Wonderful)
- IQF arils with minimal processing
- Frozen Strawberries
- Whole or halved, sourced from certified highland farms
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Frutos Tropicales is known for its dual-market approach—fresh and frozen—and strong control over its production chain. Its USP lies in:
- Integrated production with owned and partnered farms
- Full traceability from farm to shelf, using digital batch tracking systems
- State-of-the-art IQF freezing plants located near harvest zones
- Organic and conventional production models
- European office (Frutos Tropicales Europe B.V.) based in the Netherlands for seamless importer coordination
This model ensures both flexibility and responsiveness for retail and foodservice buyers.
Financial and Trade Performance
Based on shipment tracking and trade data platforms:
- Total International Shipments (2006–2024): Over 56 U.S. container shipments (ImportGenius)
- Export Volume (2023):
- Frozen Mango: ~600 tons
- Fresh Mango: ~800 tons
- Frozen Pomegranate: ~120 tons
- Avocado and Grapes: ~400 tons combined
- Key Markets:
- Netherlands, Germany, UK, France, USA, Canada, UAE
The company has consistently expanded its client base across premium retail chains and large-volume foodservice clients.
Capabilities
Frutos Tropicales’ infrastructure allows for optimized sourcing, processing, and delivery of fruit products year-round:
- Own Processing Plants: Cold storage and IQF freezing lines in Piura
- Export Logistics: Port access via Paita, optimized reefer container scheduling
- European Distribution Hub: Netherlands-based Frutos Tropicales Europe B.V.
- Private Label and B2B Packaging Solutions
Their hybrid supply chain supports both direct container shipments and just-in-time delivery for European customers.
Certifications and Compliance
Frutos Tropicales Peru Export S.A.C. complies with some of the most stringent global food safety and sustainability standards:
- GLOBAL G.A.P.
- GRASP (Social standards)
- BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Food Safety)
- Organic EU and USDA
- Rainforest Alliance Certified
- SMETA (Ethical Trade Audit)
These certifications ensure that the company’s produce meets the technical, social, and environmental standards required by global retailers and institutional buyers.
Customer Base and Partnerships
The company supplies:
- European supermarkets
- Organic food importers
- Frozen ingredient distributors
- Retailers seeking private label frozen fruit solutions
- HORECA and food processors
By operating both in fresh and frozen segments, the company has diversified its customer portfolio across food categories.
Major Achievements
- Featured exhibitor at Fruit Logistica 2023, representing Peruvian exports under PromPeru
- Opened EU import office (Frutos Tropicales Europe B.V.) to streamline compliance and reduce importer risk
- Implemented full traceability platform across farms and packhouses
- Expanded into IQF pomegranate and strawberry segments in response to rising global demand for frozen superfruits
Frutos Tropicales continues to scale its production capacity and global partnerships, positioning itself as a reliable and innovative player in the tropical fruit export market.