Unifrutti Acquires Safco Peru Fruit Business
- The Unifrutti group has acquired Safco, a Peruvian table grape producer, from Rio king and other minority shareholders.
- Unifrutti already maintains an extensive network across the American continent.
- This acquisition signals Unifrutti's continued investment in expanding its global footprint in the table grape market. peru has become a important exporter of table grapes,particularly to North America...
Unifrutti Group Acquires Peruvian Table Grape Producer Safco
The Unifrutti group has acquired Safco, a Peruvian table grape producer, from Rio king and other minority shareholders. This acquisition expands Unifrutti’s presence in the Americas and strengthens its global table grape platform. FreshFruitPortal reports the deal is subject to customary closing conditions.
Unifrutti already maintains an extensive network across the American continent. The company further complements this network with fields in Italy and South Africa, strategically positioned to supply European markets. Unifrutti claims this constitutes one of the most extensive global platforms in the table grape category.
Expanding Global Reach
This acquisition signals Unifrutti’s continued investment in expanding its global footprint in the table grape market. peru has become a important exporter of table grapes,particularly to North America and Asia. Safco’s production capacity and established market access will be valuable assets for Unifrutti.
According to data from PROFLORA, Peru exported 747,718 metric tons of fresh grapes in 2023, generating US$3.64 billion in revenue. The United States was the primary destination, accounting for 43.4% of exports.
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