FOOD INDUSTRY IN ARGENTINA Based on its strong agricultural sector, Argentina is the eighth largest food producer in the world and the fifth largest exporter of food. Annually, about 35 million of hectares are grown, including grains, oilseeds, industrial crops, vegetables and fruits. Altogether, the agricultural industry has the greatest potential for growth in the country.
an increase in shipments of 34.3% compared to 2008. The main items traded are: Beverages, spirits and vinegar; Processed vegetables and fruits; Honey; Fresh fruits; and cereals. All of them reported positive changes in recent years and represent, in aggregate, 68.5% of the food exported to the United States.
At present, about 50% of companies in Argentina are somehow involved in the food industry, and account 38% of total exports, 12.4% of the country’s GDP and 11% of employment. The main export markets are neighboring countries, countries of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the European Union.
The first category consists of wine in its various forms: bottled, bulk and sparkling wine. The traditional wine industry of Argentina gained further recognition in the late 1990s and grew rapidly, making the country the eighth largest exporter. The benefits of its soil and climate made the country ideal for the production of wines of attractive price and high quality.
United States is the fourth largest market for Argentine food exports, after China, Brazil and Chile. In 2012, Argentina sold USD 1.4 billion, showing
Within the “Processed vegetables and fruits” group we can find: juices, such as grape juice, concentrate apple juice
and other fruit juices; canned fruits, such as pears, peaches and mixed fruit in sweetened water; and canned vegetables. It’s also necessary to highlight the products that reflect lower participation but growth potential in the U.S. market. These are: Olive oil, toasts, crackers,
cereal bars, rice discs, fresh bread, jams, noodles, tea, yerba mate, puddings, milk candy, balsamic vinegar, organic products, corn, dried plums, raisins, dairy products, cheeses, dried and fresh vegetables, herbs, sweeteners, mineral water, and sauces.
Evolution of Argentina´s food exports to the United States. Millions of dollars. Source: Fundación Exportar based on INDEC data
Millions of dollars.
Argentina´s food exports to the United States. Dollars. Category
2012
Var. % 08-12
Part. % 12
374.468.686 298.756.248 121.533.110 100.905.856 82.233.896 79.710.066 75.302.572 75.000.391 58.421.134 56.229.552 36.723.988 28.029.422 16.147.719 9.842.721 7.912.816 5.857.283 1.427.075.460
113,0% 12,6% 315,5% 43,7% 2,0% -22,1% 399,6% 73,0% 35,2% 218,3% -18,9% 1,9% -71,2% -3,7% 1,5% -91,9% 34,3%
26,2% 20,9% 8,5% 7,1% 5,8% 5,6% 5,3% 5,3% 4,1% 3,9% 2,6% 2,0% 1,1% 0,7% 0,6% 0,4% 100,0%
Source: Fundación Exportar based on INDEC data
Fundación Exportar as Argentina´s export promotion agency coordinates the Argentine pavilion in more than 100 international fairs around the world. In the food industry sector alone, Fundación Exportar participates in important events in the United States, European Union, China, Middle East, and Latin America. In this 60th edition of “Summer Fancy Food Show” in New York, the Argentine pavilion will have an area of approximately 185 m2, gathering important Argentine companies of this industry.
Argentina
FROM THE SOUTH OF THE WORLD. Located at the southernmost end of Americas, between parallels 22 and 54, Argentina covers an area of nearly 290 million hectares - of which 170 are completely devoted to agricultural production. Argentina is renowned throughout the world for the alluring sophistication of tango; the passion for soccer and the highest quality of the grains and beef. Due to its geographical area and wire variety of climate - ranging from subtropical to cold temperature - this land has one of the world`s richest ecosystems; an ideal place to produce high quality
natural foods. This was the reason why, by the end of XIX century and the first decades of XX century, it attracted a massive flow of immigrants: Europeans, arabs and asians, who settled in different regions of the country; bringing with them their dreams, traditions and their production and consumption habits. These diverse idiosyncrasies gave birth to a new culture, which after having undergone difficult problems and conflicts in now opening up to the world, and it offers its most valued possession: highest quality foods.
Fundación ExportAr is the export promotion agency of the ArgentineMinistry of Foreign Affair and Worship, dedicated to increase anddiversify Argentine exports. Fundación ExportAr comprises the public and private sector, underan Administrative Board formed by the most outstanding representatives of the Argentine international trade, and provides assistance to the business community in gaining access into global markets in order to accomplish the ultimate goal which is that Argentine companies trade their products and services in international markets.
ARGENTINA FUNDACIÓN EXPORT.AR
Mission To add value to the Argentine export offer.
CONSULADO GENERAL Y CENTRO DE PROMOCIÓN COMERCIAL EN NUEVA YORK
Commitment To provide high quality technical services which contribute to foster the image and competitive development of Argentine companies. Objectives To have more Argentine companies trading into more international markets with more exported products and services.
www.exportar.org.ar Paraguay 864, Buenos Aires, Argentina Institucional Dra. Carolina Cuenca, Promoción de Exportaciones (+54)11 4114-7756 (+54) 11 4114-7731 ccuenca@exportar.org.ar
cnyor.cancilleria.gov.ar 12 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 cnyor@cancilleria.gob.ar comercial@cnyor.com Teléfono: 00 1 212 603 0401
AIMURAI S.A Bv. Rivadavia 3132 Bo Los Boulevares, Capital, C贸rdoba (CP 5008). (+54) 3514751000 Daniel Carrizo comercial@aimurai.com.ar www.aimurai.com.ar Aimurai S.A. is an industrial and agricultural company who is leader in Argentina. Its aim, allied to strong ethical principles and Social Responsibility is the production and commercialization of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Its Production Plant has the most modern technology and the extraction process of olive oil is developed on the basis of procedures and regulations of quality control. This allows to obtain an extra virgin olive oil of the highest quality, both in its physiochemical and sensorial aspects; all attributes that situated it as one of the best on the market. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1509.10)
AISA CHIA Esmeralda 1319 PB, Cap. Fed., 1009 (+54) 11 52588444 Nicolas Lage nlage@aisatrade.com www.aisatrade.com
Chia Seeds, Sunflower seeds, Beans (White beans, Light red Kidney, Dark red Kidney), Chickpeas, Pop Corn
We are a group of producers with 11 years experience planting crops throughout the main production areas in our country. Over the past few years we began developing a buyer ﾌ《 network overseas. These has enable us to ensure better production trading conditions and a client portfolio with a steady demand for our products. Currently we cuter to buyers worldwide who choose us for our core values : Trust , Reliability , and Market know-how. We are able to access a wide range of agriculture products based on crop-share agreements with strategic producers nationwide, coupled with a major national and international commercial outreach effort. Our goal is to provide a dynamic response to market needs.
ALEMAR S.A. San Martin 73, Floor 1, Office 4, Cordoba, Cordoba (Cp. 5000) (+54) 3514223007 Antonio Scotto info@alemarsrl.com http://www.alemarsrl.com/ Alemar, has specialized in the production, process and commercialization of non-traditional crops such as: SESAME , CHIA, POPCORN, CONFECTIONARY SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CORIANDER. Each one of them are cultivated under preserved identity system, and they are processed with a meticulous control of quality that guarantees the aptitude of different products for the direct human consumption. With our brand FUNNY we have reached countries all over the world with the highest quality and efficiency. Sesame, Chia, Coriander, Popcorn, Confectionary Sunflower Seeds
ARGENTINA OLIVE GROUP Avda. del Libertador 5190 4째 piso Oficina C, CABA, C1426BWZ (+54) 9115039922 Lic. Francisco Gobbee fgobbee@exportaog.com www.exportaog.com
Olive Oil
Originally from the province of Northeast Argentina where the valleys open up into a stunning scenery, the AOG group (Argentina Olive Group) was born in 2009 as the merger of five olive oil producing and exporting companies. Our vast experience in the agricultural export sector has positioned us as forerunners of the excellence and commitment required by the current word market. Consumers value the excellent price/flavor/quality relationship of our oils, which can be achieved by producing the oils at industrial plants located within our fields. Therefore, it is possible to process the fruit the same day it is harvested, preserving its freshness.
ARGENTINE YERBA MATE Rivadavia 1515 Piso 2, Posadas, Misiones, 3300 (+54) 3764425273 Carlos Coppoli info@argentineyerbamate.org.ar www.argentineyerbamate.org.ar The Yerba Mate is a native tree from the subtropical jungle of Argentine, Brazil and Paraguay. Once its leaves are processed, they are used as an infusion, and consumed by millions of people all around the world as a healthy alternative. Yerba Mate has polyphenols which function as antioxidant. They work against the oxidant action of the free radicals that are responsible for diseases and premature aging. It also is a source of B Vitamins and essential minerals like potassium and magnesium. Yerba Mate
ESTABLECIMIENTOS SAN IGNACIO S.A. Ruta 11, km 447, Sauce Viejo, Santa Fe, C.P. 3017 (+54) 3424950900 Juan Patricio Anderson janderson@sanignacio.com.ar www.sanignacio.com.ar
Dulce de Leche
Establecimientos San Ignacio S.A., is a dairy company established in Sauce Viejo Argentina in 1939. Since its foundation, San Ignacio has been providing top quality dairy products under San Ignacio brand and private labels as well, to the domestic and export markets. San Ignacio has to plants in one of the most important milk basins in Argentina: Sauce Viejo plant, dedicated mainly to the production of Dulce de Leche (Milk Caramel Spread) and Hypatia plant, in which produces Blue Cheese and Parmegiano cheese. Recently the company was awarded with BRC grade A certification.
EXPOFRESH S.A. Av. Sucre 1869 1st floor, off 15, San Isidro, Buenos Aires, (B1642AFG) (+54)1147372006 / 47372007 Cecilia Marta DomĂnguez cdominguez@expofreshonline.com www.expofreshonline.com Expofresh SA is a company made up by blueberry growers with more than fifteen-year experience, in different Argentinean areas in order to guarantee an extended supplying period, as well as to assure the best fruit quality. All farms count with advanced hail and frost protection. All fruit is exported under highest quality standards as GlobalGap, as well as Tesco and M&S Certificates for European market.
Fresh blueberries, Organic blueberries, Frozen blueberries.
FALABELLA S.A. Vedia 3626- 1er subsuelo- Sector H3Dot Baires Shopping- Saavedra Buenos Aires-Argentina (+54) 1157774100 ext: 7053608 Fioramonti Marcio exportar@falabella.com.ar www.falabellaexporta.com.ar The prestige, infrastructure and over 30 years experience in International Trade, allows us to offer a variety of Argentine products, manufactured by small and medium enterprises, ensuring full and responsible Exportation management. Our exports include Olive Oil, Olives and Gourmet Products, including Dulce de Leche (caramel), Classics Alfajores, Rice Alfajores , Chocolates, Sauces, Dressings, Bakery, Tea and Spices, among others. Bakery, Sweets, Dressings, Spices, Wine, Beer, Oils, Vinegars
GOTA WATER S.A. General Juan Lavalle 1836, Florida, Buenos Aires, 1602 (+54) 1147971390 Leonardo Soifer leosoifer@gotawater.com www.gotawater.com Gota Water is the boutique natural mineral water from Argentina. Following sustainable development principles, we bottle at source, still and sparkling natural mineral water. We use glass bottles, decorated with organic ink. We specialise in the production of private label - limited editions for premium brands such as Porsche, Ritz-Carlton, Park Hyatt and Leading hotels of the World.
Still and sparkling natural mineral water.
LAS MARTINETAS Garmendia 68, San Miguel de Tucumรกn, Tucumรกn, T4000NEB (+54) 3814538030 Eduardo Turbay eturbay@lasmartinetas.com http://www.lasmartinetas.com Las Martinetas is producer, processor and exporter of agricultural products. We are located at the north of Argentina with business all over the country. We mostly produce and trade specialities. We have processing plants equipped with complete process included grading machines by color (Sortex quality). In joint venture with Agro Royal Commodities located at the south of Argentina and a wide range of producers we can assure provision of product to our clients. Beans, chickpeas, pop corn, sunflower, millet, bird seed, green peas, coriander and flax seed.
LA RETAMA S.R.L. Desv铆o Arbuc贸 y Arroyo Atalaya, Magdalena, Buenos Aires (1913) (+54) 1156485757 Rodrigo Cadena director@dulcedeleche.net www.dulcedeleche.net It is family business dedicated to make food from raw materials obtained in the town of Atalaya, Magdalena, Province of Buenos Aires. Located a in the Parque Costero Sur, a nature reserve declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich flora and fauna. We are at the forefront of international standards for feeding, we have an HACCP plan certified by the highest national authority Agrifood (SENASA) who consequently allows us to open our products to the world.
Milk caramel glass jar family line, Milk caramel cardboard, Milk caramel industrial line, Milk caramel Bar, Light Milk Caramel Bar
LA VOLUNTAD S.A. San MartĂn 1102 - San Miguel de TucumĂĄn - Argentina 4000 (+54) 381 497 8595 lavoluntadsa@gmail.com www.agrovita.com.ar We are farmers, producers and exporters of chia seed. We provide a high quality service based on years of experience in the global trade. We promote business and long term commercial relationships searching mutual benefits in a win/win scheme. We can provide organic or conventional chia seed with the standard certificactions required for the U.S.A. and Europe. Chia seed
MIDITERRA S.A. Florida 537 Piso 18 (C1005AAK) Buenos Aires, Argentina (+54) 1150828070 // (+54) 91156655754 Sergio Stalman info@miditerra.com.ar www.miditerra.com.ar MIDITERRA is elaborated with Arauco (native) variety in Rivadavia, Mendoza that results in an outstanding, elegant and unique oil. In 2012 was listed on the TOP 50 World’s Best Olive Oils. Recently, was awarded with the Gold Award on the New York International Olive Oil Competition and the Gold Medal al Olive Japan 2014 along with recognitions in USA, Italy, Israel, Japan, Chile and Argentina. All around Miditerra counts more than 20 international awards for its quality in the last 3 years.
Miditerra Grand Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Miditerra Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Miditerra Extra Virgin Olive Oil
MINISTERIO DE LA PRODUCCIÓN, CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA DE LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES Mitre 430 Capital Federal Buenos Aires CP1036 (+54) 11 4342 9040 Carlos Méndez cmendez@mp.gba.gov.ar www.mp.gba.gov.ar Undersecretaryship of International Economic Relations of the Province of Buenos Aires, working for the Promotion of Exports, Cooperation and Investments.
MOYCO S.R.L. Av. Belgrano 278- Aguilares – Tucuman- 4152 (+54) 3865 483996 / (+54) 3865 482949 Ezequiel Eleas info@azucel.com www.azucel.com Chia Seeds. Azucel , produce, procesa, envasa y comercializa Semillas de Chía en sus diferentes presentaciones, así como también su aceite. Desarrollando el proceso completo en la Provincia de Tucuman-Argentina. Buscando siempre optimización de la calidad en toda la cadena de valor de todos sus productos, desde el campo hasta el despacho de la mercadería a nuestros clientes. Nuestro crecimiento depende del desarrollo sustentable de alianzas estratégicas con productores agropecuarios que confían en nuestra capacidad de generar valor a sus productos.
Chia Seeds.
PRODUCTOS FERRARIS S.R.L. Independencia, 399, Chañar Ladeado, Santa Fe (+54) 1156484102 Maria Soledad Ferraris Info@productosferraris.com www.productosferraris.com
Cracker - Cracker with poppy sedes - Cracker with flaxseeds - Cracker with Toasted sesame - Cracker Bran – Cookies - Cookies Maria
Productos Ferraris S.R.L., based in the prosperous city of Chañar Ladeado in the south of Santa Fe, Argentina, is one of the most important sources of employment in the area. The factory started its activities in 1945 as a family business, making handcraft biscuits. In a short time, under the leadership of its creator, Don Jose Ferraris, a professional baker, the small family enterprise expanded into a successful company. Our quality control of both raw material and manufactured products guarantees the excellence of our production line, specially the quality of our crackers, which are traditionallly fermented and bear the texture of a handcraft product, and our sweet EFE, pioneer of MARIA type biscuits in our country.
SNACK CROPS S.A. Santa María 6385, Tigre, Buenos Aires, 1624 (+54) 1162610777 Sergio E. Casas sales@snackcrops.com www.snackcrops.com Snack Crops SA (Argentina) leads the production, processing and exports of specialty crops: popcorn under the brand SNACK, confectionary sunflower seeds under SUNNY, chickpeas under DON GARBANZO. It is firmly committed to offering the best quality and export services. It is under the strictest quality controls, having implemented the use of full traceability for NON-GMO popcorn, certified ISO 22.000:2005 to assure the products innocuousness, ISO 9001:2008 and, recently, BRC (British Retail Consortium) for their “Food Safety Standard”, being the first Argentine Popcorn exporter to obtain it. Popcorn - Confectionary Sunflower Seeds - Chickpeas
TRILOGÍA San Juan y Quiroga, Dos Acequias, San Juan, (5439) (+54) 2644397482 Juan Pablo castellano juanpablo@trilogiaoliva.com.ar www.trilogiaoliva.com.ar
Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Three different sensory profiles: TRILOGÍA delicate, TRILOGÍA Medium, TRILOGÍA intense - Dark glass, 375cm3 bottle (Box of 12 bottles) - Dark glass, 750cm3 bottle (Box of 6 bottles) - Dark glass, 1250 cm3 bottle (Box of 4 bottles) - Personalized oils for business presents.
We are a recent business which came out from the passion for olives. Our grove is in San Juan province. There, we grow our olives, a small, new plantation, designed following the statements of modern olive growing. We obtain our extra virgin olive oil from our olives, and also from some small producers near our facilities. We process them in a small and modern oil extraction plant. We get a product that keeps all the sensorial characteristics from the healthy and fresh olives, as well as its chemical composition. We process different varieties of olives, like Arbequina, Coratina, Picual, Changlot Real and our emblemathic “Arauco”.
TUCUMÁN- INSTITUTO DE DESARROLLO PRODUCTIVO DE TUCUMÁN 41 th Maipu street, 8º floor, Tucumán Argentina, 4000 (+ 54) 3814975050 - Fax: extension 21 Mrs. Virginia Avila exportaciones@idep.gov.ar www.idep.gov.ar Tucumán´s productive offer is presented in several exhibitions around the world, through trade missions organized by the IDEP (Institute for the Productive Development of Tucumán), an autonomous entity that works to promote the growth of entrepreneurs and companies from Tucumán. It is also in charge of foreign trade policy development for the province and promotes the export of goods and services. It is managed by a joint board whose members belongs to the government and the private sector and provides: •Free business-training • Financing programs • New Business Opportunities • Assistance to export • Presence at international trade fairs