2. FOR FRESHNESS AND FLAVOUR IN FRESH PRODUCE
1. VERSATILITY
With a strategic geographic location and year round production capacity, Colombia is the premium global supplier of fresh produce. Due to its tropical climate, the
variety of climate zones as well as its nutrient rich soils, Colombia supplies fresh fruits and vegetables, especially exotic fruits, to different markets worldwide.
Colombia is one of eight countries with the highest potential to increase world food production with wide and fertile agricultural frontier. The country currently
stands as the twenty-fourth largest supplier in the world, according to the report Agricultural Outlook 2009-2018, which was published by the United Nations
Organization for Food and Agriculture, FAO.
2. VARIETY
Characterized by freshness and flavour, Colombia’s Fruits and Herbs represent a new business opportunity for Canada’s fresh produce industry. Cape Goose Berry,
Physalis, Granadilla, Yellow Pitahaya, Tamarillo Tree Tomatoes, Purple Passion Fruit, and Hass Avocado are some of the most popular fruits Colombia exports to
international markets. These exotic fruits continue to be utilized in a variety of preparations attracting a new generation of consumers.
Colombia is also characterized for its abundant variety of vegetables, including Common avocado, Haas avocado, onion, asparagus, peas, lettuce, arugula and
artichoke amongst others. Fresh Aromatic herbs have also been a very popular product and widely used in Colombia for a variety of preparations. The country has
a readily available offer of basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, Laurel, tarragon, fennel, oregano, marjoram, mint and chives.
3. 3. RELIABILITY
Colombian producers diligently utilize international certifications to access global markets, including BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce); HACCP
(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point); Global Gap; ISO 9000 (Quality Management System); ISO 14000 (Environmental Management System); OKO, CCOF and
BCS Organic; Rainforest Alliance; UTZ; JAS and Fair Trade amongst others.
4. ABOUT PROEXPORT
Proexport, the government entity in charge of the promotion of nontraditional exports, investment and tourism to Colombia, is an important ally for local companies
wanting to take their products to other regions and also for importers that seek differentiated services and quality. We have the information, tools and professionals
needed to accompany them on this quest free of charge.
For more information contact:
Toronto
Rafael Vargas
toronto@proexport.com.co
(416) 363-9225
Montreal
Oscar Becerra
montreal@proexport.com.co
(514) 619 – 4290
4. C.I FRUTIREYES SAS
Description
Quality exotic fruit direct from colombian farmers
Frutireyes is a leading colombian company offering a
comprehensive range of fruits including Physalis (cape
gooseberry). Passion Fruits. Tamarillo, Pitahaya, and many
more. We can supply you with exotic fruits, dried fruits, IQF
fruit, fruit pulp and natural nectars.
We are located in Bogota southamerica focused on quality
service and competitive price. We specialise on fruitgrowing
and use of the lastest techniques in production. We apply
the GLOBAL GAP protocol to our crops.
Luis Reyes Jaimes/ Andrea Catalina Tapias
( +57 1) 533 6739- 533 6759
sales@frutireyes.com
www.frutireyes.com
Bogotá - Colombia
5. C.I CARIBBEAN EXOTICS S.A.
Description
Caribbean Exotics is an International Fruit Trade Company, we are
one of the leading companies exporting physalis as well other
exotic Colombian fruits like Passion Fruit, Granadilla, Tamarillo,
Pitahaya and baby Banano.
Committed to the needs of our customers and market
requirements, we have built an integrated system of quality, to
ensure the safety, care of the environment, development and
welfare of farming families, and employees of the company, that
meets the following international protocols: ISO 9001, Global GAP,
BASC (Business for Secure Commerce), Fair Trade and BSCI.
Alejandro Ángel Manrique/ Ana Gabriela Mejía
(+57 4) 448 9050 / (+57 1) 826 0530
carex@caribbeanexotics.com.co/ carexbog@caribbeanexotics.com.co
www.caribbeanexotics.com.co
Rionegro - Colombia
6. ASOPPITAYA
Description
Asoppitaya represents more than 50 growers of yellow pitahaya
throughout Colombia. Most of our growers are BPA Global Gap
certified, while others are in the process of converting to organic
production. Asoppitaya is currently exporting to Japan,
Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Canada and Spain– and meets
each country’s import protocols; regardless of how strict they
are. Our packing house is certified under HACCP international
standards, so we are able to serve new markets around the
globe – ensuring both top quality and an unsurpassed reliability
in all our products.
Sandra Milena García/ Martha Isabel García
(+57 2) 249 0979/(571)438 3721
gerencia@asoppitaya.com/ logistica1@asoppitaya.com
www.asoppitaya.com
Roldanillo - Valle del Cauca - Colombia
7. Description
C.I TROPIC KIT E.U We are a Colombian company, dedicated to produce and
export traditional and not traditional Colombian, and Latin
American (Mexico and Ecuador), products related mainly
with the agro industry (Fresh, Frozens and Pulps)
C.I. TROPIC KIT is a company who work very hard every day
exporting fruits and processed fruits to many countries
around the world with the good intention to offer the best
service and products economically, socially and
environmentally sustainable, mainly fresh fruits like
Avocados, Coconut, Limes, melons, mangos, Orange,
Pineapple, papaya, Soursop, fresh Vegetables like
Tomatoes, Onion, Carrots, Yams, Malanga, Cassava,
Squash, Sweet Potatoes and aromatic herbs like Parsley,
Thyme, among others.
Lizeth Correa Trejos / Jaime Ríos Quintero
(+57 2) 552 6496
gerencia@tropickit.com / compras@tropickit.com
www.tropickit.com
Cali - Colombia
8. C.I NATTURALE Description
Natturale is the largest Colombian grower of Mangosteen
fruit and one of the largest of Guanabana. From our
beginnings in 1990, our fruit has satisfied global awareness
and demand for natural wellness products. To reinforce our
our on-going commitment to both our employees and
customers we achieved Global Gap certification in 2012.
Our 112 hectare farms are located in Mariquita, 3 hours from
Bogota. Our trees thrive in Mariquita with an average annual
temperature and precipitation of 28C-35C and 900 mm
respectively. Our annual production yields 2,500 tons of
Guanabana and 400 tons of Mangosteen.
Alexandra Caro
(+57 1) 610 7751
info@natturale.com
www.natturale.com
Bogotá - Colombia
9. C.I HACIENDA EL CORSO
Description
Is a family owned and managed Colombian company, based
in Bogotá and Madrid, Cundinamarca; dedicated to grow-
ing, packing and distribution all year round, the finest
aromatic fresh herbs for culinary and medical use as well as
other specialty produce, with 15 years of experience in the
field. All these produced for export and sale at the national
level, we have the best health and agricultural practices to
ensure high quality always caring the environment.
Santiago Angel
(+57 1) 600 3159
mercadeo@agricolalc.com
www.agricolalc.com
Bogotá - Colombia
10. C.I Healthy Food Global Export SAS
Description
Healthy Food Global Export SAS is a producer, distributor
and exporter of exotic fruits, herbs, vegetables and other
related products that provide our customers with the best
quality products.
As Latin America forges ahead in the global marketplace,
we also provide import support for products into Colombia.
We are very excited about these developments and look
forward to partnering with you and serving you in your
import/export needs.
José Vicente Herrera
(+57 1) 863 0809
vinnyherr@yahoo.com
Chia - Cundinamarca - Colombia
11. C.I Garden Herbs
Description
Garden specialties is a new concept development by Garden
Herbs, to supply specialist herbs, sachets, avocado hass,
brasicas and exotic fruits (gooseberries, yellow pitaya and
tamarillo), directly from our garden. Our company has more
than 10 years' experience in the specialty produce market,
exporting and attending the retail and food service markets
in various countries.
Garden specialties transform green ideas into novelties for
your enjoyment.
Daina Didziulis
(+57 1) 743 2288
manager@gardenherbs.net
www.gardenherbs.net
Bogotá - Colombia
12. C.I Aromassence Description
We are the largest producer farm of herbs, aromatic and
condiments in Antioquia – Colombia, with an extensive
experience and research background into the production of
thyme, mint, rosemary and oregano.
We currently market our products guaranteeing quality,
traceability and constancy in our deliveries to our customers.
Our company is certified in good agricultural practices and
we are committed to socially supporting small producers in
its growth and improvement of production processes to
maintain the quality standards required by the market.
Gloria Villa
(+57 4) 530 0372
gerencia@aromassence.com
www.aromassence.com
Rionegro - Antioquia - Colombia
13. C.I DEHOY S.A.S Description
DEHOY is a company that produce and commercialize
horticultural products of the highest quality. With over 15
years' experience of applying high end technology and
development quality principles, using the best farming
practices for sowing, scheduling, management of resources
and collection.
Some our customers are big grocery stores, hotels and
restaurants, and we also export our products
internationally to Aruba and Curacao.
Jairo Cuervo
(+57) 318 235 3634
gerencia@dehoy.co/ jairofrutos@hotmail.com.
www.dehoy.co
Bogotá - Colombia
14. For more information please contact:
toronto@proexport.com.co PROEXPORT
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