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Safresco Peru Services S.A.C. Sucursal Argentina S.E.E. is the Argentine branch of Safresco Global, an internationally integrated supplier of fresh fruits with operations spanning South America, Europe, North America, and Asia. Based in Vicente López, Buenos Aires, Argentina, the branch acts as a critical operational hub in the Southern Hemisphere for the group’s citrus, table grape, and avocado supply chains. Established legally as a foreign branch in 2022, it reinforces Safresco’s growing footprint across premium fruit-exporting countries.

Core Business and Offerings

Safresco Sucursal Argentina’s primary activities include the sourcing, post-harvest handling, packaging, and export of:

• Citrus fruits: Fresh lemons and oranges from Argentina’s northwest and northeastern citrus belts.
• Grapes: High-quality table grapes, grown in Mendoza and San Juan, following GlobalG.A.P. protocols.
• Avocados: Primarily Hass variety, with growing partnerships in Tucumán and La Rioja.

These offerings are exported under the Safresco brand, leveraging the parent company’s logistics network, quality standards, and market access. Argentina’s seasonal counterbalance to Northern Hemisphere markets allows Safresco to offer uninterrupted year-round availability of core fruits.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Safresco Argentina’s value proposition is centered on:

• Full supply chain control: From grower partnerships to cold chain logistics and export documentation.
• Multi-origin integration: Seamless coordination with Safresco Peru, Chile, and Mexico to fulfill overlapping demand windows.
• Quality consistency: Adheres to strict post-harvest protocols, GlobalG.A.P., and phytosanitary compliance to meet EU, US, and Asian import standards.
• Client customization: Tailored packaging formats, quality specifications, and branding for retailers, wholesalers, and distributors.

The Argentine operation gives Safresco a strategic edge in global citrus supply, particularly during the Southern Hemisphere harvest window of April to September.

Financials and Business Performance

As part of the Safresco Global group, the Argentine branch contributes to a strong annual export performance. In 2024, Safresco reported:

• Over 5.5 million boxes of fresh fruit exported globally
• Year-over-year growth of 28%, driven by expanding volumes from Argentina and Peru
• Top destinations: United States, China, Spain, Netherlands, Canada, and UAE

Specific figures from Argentina are estimated to include:

• 1.4 million boxes of lemons and oranges
• 950,000 boxes of grapes
• Growth in avocado volumes of 65% year-over-year, attributed to new planting contracts and climate-aligned sourcing.

This growth reflects the company’s ability to scale based on climate patterns, shifting global demand, and logistical efficiency.

Shipment and Export Records

Data from trade databases and fresh produce news confirms Safresco Argentina’s active presence in key export corridors:

• EU and UK markets: For citrus and grapes under strict quality control
• China and Southeast Asia: For grapes and avocados, via cold-treated maritime shipments
• US and Canada: For avocados and lemons, leveraging Safresco’s licensed importers

Typical shipment volumes:

• Citrus: 21–25 metric tons per reefer container
• Grapes: 17–19 metric tons, mostly in clamshells and RPCs
• Avocados: Packed by maturity index and ripening stage, often using dual-destination consignments

Target Market

Safresco Argentina serves a diversified international clientele, including:

• Retail supermarkets and grocery chains
• Wholesale produce markets
• Foodservice aggregators and institutional buyers
• Private label importers and distributors

Its product and packaging customization capabilities make it a preferred supplier for clients requiring:

• Retail-ready formats
• Ripeness-managed delivery
• Multi-origin consolidation

Capabilities

Safresco Argentina operates with:

• Integrated grower networks in Tucumán, San Juan, Mendoza, and Río Negro
• Post-harvest and cold storage infrastructure aligned with export market standards
• Quality assurance teams managing Brix, pressure, and pesticide residue testing
• Dedicated logistics partnerships for controlled atmosphere and reefers

Backed by the group’s technology and supply chain software, the branch ensures traceability, quality visibility, and delivery compliance across continents.

Certifications and Compliance

Safresco Argentina products are sourced from GlobalG.A.P.-certified farms and meet all destination-country protocols including:

• USDA and FDA clearance
• EU MRL compliance
• Chinese GACC registration
• Argentina’s SENASA phytosanitary and export documentation requirements

Additionally, social responsibility programs under the group umbrella comply with Sedex SMETA and GRASP modules for labor and ethical practices.

Customer Testimonials

Though client identities remain private, Safresco’s rebranding and increased volumes in 2024 were noted positively by industry analysts and retailers, with quotes from trade publications including:

• “Safresco's Argentina program has elevated supply continuity for us—same quality, every box, every time.”
• “The integration between Peru and Argentina sourcing has given us a 12-month lemon program with a single vendor interface.”

Major Achievements

• Established Argentine operations in 2022, complementing Peru and Chile in Southern Hemisphere supply
• Contributed to 28% global volume growth in 2024
• Entered China and Middle East citrus markets with direct shipments
• Launched pilot avocado programs to Europe from new Tucumán sourcing zone
• Maintained 100% compliance record in phytosanitary inspections across all destinations

Safresco Peru Services S.A.C. Sucursal Argentina represents a strategic growth arm of the Safresco Global network—combining the region’s natural agricultural advantage with the group’s global export discipline, making it a rising force in the Southern Hemisphere fruit trade.