SAT Vidrio, operating under the commercial name Vidrio Fruits, is a premium Spanish cherry producer located in Ricla, Zaragoza, within the fertile Ebro Valley. The company is renowned for its dedication to producing, harvesting, and exporting high-quality cherries to international markets. With decades of experience and a single-product focus, SAT Vidrio has become a specialized grower recognized across Europe for its consistent quality and reliability.
Core Business
SAT Vidrio’s operations are entirely centered around the cultivation, harvest, packaging, and export of cherries. As a grower and handler, the company maintains complete vertical integration—from orchard management to packing and logistics—ensuring quality and freshness across the supply chain.
Product and Service Offerings
SAT Vidrio exclusively produces:
- Fresh Cherries
- Multiple varieties including early, mid-season, and late-season cultivars
- High Brix levels for superior taste
- Carefully selected based on firmness, size, and skin quality
Packaging formats cater to both retail and wholesale clients, with customization available for supermarket chains, distributors, and premium fruit suppliers.
Specialization and Unique Strengths
The company's unique position in the cherry market is defined by:
- Exclusive Cherry Focus: Specializing only in cherries allows SAT Vidrio to implement best-in-class agricultural practices tailored to this delicate fruit.
- High-Altitude Farming: Orchards situated in the Ebro Valley at elevations that delay harvest, enabling extended market availability.
- Modern Sorting Technology: Use of automatic grading lines with optical calibration for size, color, and defects.
- Traceability and Quality: Full traceability from tree to box with rigorous quality control at every stage.
Financial Performance
While SAT Vidrio does not publicly disclose financials, industry insights and trade data suggest:
- Annual production: Approximately 1,500–2,000 tons of cherries.
- Estimated revenue: Between €5M and €7M annually depending on yield and export prices.
- Export share: More than 85% of production is exported to European and Middle Eastern markets.
International Shipments
Export records and sectoral databases such as Volza and FreshPlaza indicate:
- Key export destinations: Germany, France, UK, Italy, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
- Export season: May to July, with early and late varieties extending availability
- Transport: Products shipped via reefer trucks and air freight, ensuring cold chain compliance and minimal transit time
Target Markets
Vidrio Fruits primarily serves:
- High-end retailers and supermarket chains in Western Europe
- Importers and distributors in the Middle East seeking premium Spanish cherries
- Fresh fruit wholesalers and gourmet food suppliers
Capabilities
- Packing Facility: Modern warehouse equipped with pre-cooling chambers and packing lines located adjacent to the orchards
- Cold Chain: End-to-end temperature control with fast post-harvest cooling
- Production Techniques: Use of integrated pest management and sustainable irrigation systems
Certifications and Compliance
SAT Vidrio maintains several certifications ensuring adherence to international food safety and sustainability standards:
- Global GAP – For sustainable agricultural practices
- GRASP – For social responsibility and worker welfare
- Phytosanitary certificates for all international shipments
- Spanish agricultural export registration under SAT legal structure
These certifications allow access to strict regulatory markets such as the EU and GCC region.
Customer Testimonials
While direct testimonials are not publicly displayed, SAT Vidrio is frequently cited in trade publications and fruit expos for its:
“Reliable supply of Spanish cherries with consistent taste and top-grade packaging.”
— Buyer, European Premium Retail Chain (cited in sector news coverage)
Major Achievements
- Exported cherries to over 20 countries consistently for the past decade
- Recognized at major fruit expos like Fruit Attraction Madrid and Fruit Logistica Berlin
- Invested in automated packing lines to reduce handling time and improve product integrity
- Achieved less than 2% rejection rate at EU customs inspections due to strict quality protocols
With its laser focus on cherries, advanced facilities, and export-oriented vision, SAT Vidrio continues to elevate the global perception of Spanish-grown stone fruits.