Established in 1984 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, San Clemente is one of the largest and most diversified vertically integrated fruit producers and exporters in Latin America. With over 40 years of industry experience, the company is recognized globally for its superior quality in both fresh and processed fruit categories. San Clemente exports to more than 59 countries across five continents, supplying global retail chains, foodservice clients, and industrial buyers with premium fresh produce and fruit-based products.
Core Business
San Clemente’s business is structured into five synergistic divisions:
- Agrícola San Clemente – Manages over 2,300 hectares of fruit production across Chile.
- Exportadora San Clemente – Handles the logistics, marketing, and export of fresh fruit globally.
- San Clemente Foods – Specializes in the processing and export of fruit-based ingredients including juices and purées.
- Conservera San Clemente – Processes canned fruits, especially peaches, for industrial and retail use.
- Viveros San Clemente – Operates nurseries for certified plant material, ensuring traceability and genetic consistency.
Product and Service Offerings
Fresh Fruit (Exportadora San Clemente)
- Apples (conventional & organic) – Fuji, Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Red Delicious
- Cherries – Primarily for the Chinese New Year season
- Table Grapes – Red Globe, Crimson Seedless, Thompson Seedless
- Citrus – Mandarins, Clementines
- Blueberries – Organic and conventional
Processed Products (San Clemente Foods)
- Juices:
- NFC (Not From Concentrate): Apple, grape, cherry, pear
- Concentrates: Apple, grape, blueberry
- Fruit Purées – Apple, plum, blueberry, peach
- Canned Fruits – Yellow peaches in syrup
- Other Ingredients – Fruit essences and bases for industrial applications
The company serves B2B clients in the beverage, baby food, and bakery sectors, in addition to foodservice and retail.
Specialisation and Core USP
San Clemente stands out due to:
- Full vertical integration from nursery to global distribution
- State-of-the-art processing plants with aseptic and cold-fill technologies
- Sustainability commitment, including renewable energy use and water conservation practices
- Innovation in plant breeding and genetic certification through its own nurseries
- Dual export model: Fresh fruit and industrial ingredients
Financial Strength
According to company disclosures and industry estimates:
- Annual revenue exceeds USD 180 million
- Exports over 5.2 million boxes of fresh fruit annually
- Employs more than 2,400 people during peak season
- Operates 4 major packing facilities in Chile and one in New Jersey, USA (for organic apples)
- Owns over 2,300 hectares of orchards across major Chilean growing zones
Shipment and Export Records
Based on data from Trademo and Volza:
- Export footprint spans 59 countries, with key markets in:
- Asia: China, South Korea, Japan, India
- Europe: UK, Germany, Netherlands, Spain
- North America: USA, Canada, Mexico
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
- Latin America: Brazil, Colombia, Peru
- Peak export seasons:
- Cherries: November to January
- Apples and grapes: February to May
- Processes and ships over 250,000 metric tons of fruit annually (fresh and processed combined)
Target Markets
San Clemente serves diverse clients including:
- Global supermarket chains (private label and branded)
- Juice and beverage manufacturers
- Foodservice distributors
- Baby food producers
- Ingredient traders and industrial users
Its dual focus on both fresh and processed segments enables the company to maximize yield and reduce food waste.
Operational Capabilities
- Processing Plants:
- 2 industrial plants for juice and purée (Certifications: FSSC 22000, ISO 9001)
- 4 fresh fruit packing houses with automated sorting and cold storage
- Global Offices:
- Commercial offices in Chile, the United States, China, and the Netherlands
- Cold Chain Logistics:
- Own pre-cooling, cold storage, and reefer container integration
- Nurseries & R&D:
- Viveros San Clemente manages certified propagation of plant material with varietal development programs
Certifications and Compliance
San Clemente maintains a full suite of international certifications:
- Global GAP
- Organic Certification (USDA, EU)
- BRCGS (British Retail Consortium)
- FSSC 22000
- HACCP
- GRASP (Social Practices Certification)
- SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit)
These certifications ensure safety, traceability, sustainability, and ethical labor practices across all business units.
Customer Testimonials
“San Clemente has been our trusted supplier of apple juice concentrate for more than a decade. Their consistency and food safety controls are unmatched.”
— Laura M., Purchasing Manager, Beverage Group Europe
“The quality of cherries and blueberries we receive from San Clemente meets the premium standards required by our Asian retail clients.”
— Chen Liwei, Director of Procurement, Guangzhou Fresh Market
Major Achievements
- Top 3 Chilean apple exporters by volume and value
- Recognized as a Clean Production Agreement (APL) certified company by the Chilean Ministry of Environment
- Operates one of the largest apple orchards under organic management in Latin America
- Winner of the Chile Agro-Export Excellence Award
- Participated in major global trade shows: Fruit Logistica (Berlin), Asia Fruit Logistica (Hong Kong), and SIAL (Paris)
San Clemente continues to lead the Chilean agri-export sector through a combination of agronomic excellence, industrial scale, and global market integration, offering a complete fruit supply solution from orchard to shelf.
