Minuto Verde

What Minuto Verde does

Minuto Verde is a Chilean industrial food processor founded in 1989 that produces, markets, distributes, and exports frozen fruits, frozen vegetables, fruit juices, and prepared specialty foods. Its core technology is IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) processing, which preserves product quality and extends shelf life, applied across both conventional and organic product lines and spanning bulk (foodservice) and retail packaging formats. The product portfolio covers IQF fruits (grapes, berries, kiwi, mango, pineapple, peach, melon, cherries, smoothie mixes, fruit purees), IQF vegetables (green beans, peas, asparagus, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, artichokes, vegetable mixes), frozen fruit juices, and value-added prepared items (French fries, wok preparations, vegetable burgers, soups, seasoned corn paste for Chilean dishes). Operations are anchored by the Quilicura headquarters and three production plants at San Fernando, Chillán, and San Carlos, with BRC (British Retail Consortium) food safety certification supporting export readiness.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market model: B2B sales to domestic supermarkets and foodservice operators in Chile, international exports of frozen produce and fresh blueberries under the parent ALIFRUT brand umbrella, private-label manufacturing for retail partners, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (compras.minutoverde.cl) with integrated online payment. Customer segments include food service operators (restaurants, hotels, catering), retail and supermarket chains, international importers, and individual consumers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company functions as a branded and private-label industrial producer rather than a technology platform, and AI/ML capability is not evident in the supplied information.

Name

Minuto Verde

Legal name

Minuto Verde

Website

https://minutoverde.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Minuto Verde is a Chilean industrial food processor founded in 1989 that produces, distributes, and exports frozen fruits, frozen vegetables, fruit juices, and prepared specialty foods using IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technology. It serves domestic foodservice and supermarket channels, international export markets, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce from three regional processing plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Foods Manufacturing

NAICS

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Fruit & Vegetable Processing (IQF, Frozen Blends) (AFAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen prepared meals & entrées manufacturing (AFAKAHAA), Fresh-Cut & Value-Added Produce (Washed, Peeled, Sliced, Packaged) (AFAKAFAA)

Keywords

• Frozen vegetables
• Frozen fruits
• Fruit juice pulps
• Private label manufacturing
• Produce export

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Sales: Production, sale and distribution of frozen fruits and vegetables both in Chile and internationally. Revenue is generated through B2B sales to food service operators, retailers, and exporters, as well as direct consumer sales through their e-commerce platform.
2. Fresh Produce Exports: Export of fresh blueberries and other produce to international markets. The company leverages Chile's comparative advantages in fruit and vegetable production.
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Production of frozen fruits and vegetables under private labels for retail partners, offering bulk (30 lb/13.61 kg) and retail packaging options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Minuto Verde produces, markets, distributes, and exports Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) fruits and vegetables, fruit juices and pulps, smoothie mixes, vegetable burgers, soups, wok preparations, and specialty prepared foods. The company sells these products in bulk and retail packaging to supermarkets, food service operators, and international importers, with a secondary direct-to-consumer online channel.

Product overview

Minuto Verde is a Chilean frozen food company producing a comprehensive portfolio of frozen fruits, vegetables, juices, and specialty prepared foods. The product line includes frozen vegetables (green beans, peas, spinach, asparagus, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, and various mixed vegetable products), frozen fruits (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, mango, pineapple, and specialty mixes), fruit juices, and specialty items like French fries and potato products. The company also produces prepared products including vegetable burgers, wok preparations, soups, and seasoned corn paste (pasta de choclo). Products are distributed in Chile and exported internationally under the ALIFRUT brand. The company operates multiple processing facilities and maintains food safety certifications including BRC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frozen Fruits IQF frozen fruit range including blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, mango chunks, pineapple chunks, cherries, peaches, cantaloupe melon, honeydew melon, blackberries, and specialty berry mixes, available in conventional and organic variants for retail, food service, and export customers.
• Frozen Vegetables IQF frozen vegetable range including green beans, peas, spinach, asparagus, artichoke hearts, corn (kernels, cob pieces, whole cob), broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, zucchini, pumpkin, carrots, lentils, chickpeas, and mixed vegetable products, sold to retail, food service, and export customers.
• Fruit Juices and Pulps Frozen and packaged fruit juices and pulps including tropical mango maracuyá, mix berries, raspberry, pineapple, chirimoya, strawberry, blueberry, mango, passion fruit, honeydew melon, lemon, light raspberry, light chirimoya, peach, cantaloupe melon, orange, and papaya variants for retail and food service customers.
• Specialty Potato Products Specialty prepared potato items including pre-fried French fries, Pommes Noisette, and potato slices for retail and food service channels.
• Vegetable Burgers Plant-based frozen burger products including black bean burger, lentil burger, chickpea burger, corn paste mini burger, and pea mini burger for retail and food service customers.
• Wok Preparations Ready-to-cook frozen wok preparations including Minuto Wok Thai, Minuto Wok Mediterraneo, and Minuto Wok Oriental variants for retail and food service customers.
• Soups Packaged frozen and prepared soups including pumpkin soup, tomato soup, asparagus soup, pea soup, and corn soup for retail and food service customers.
• Seasoned Ground Corn (Pasta de Choclo) Seasoned corn paste used as a key ingredient in traditional Chilean dishes such as pastel de choclo and humitas, produced as a standalone frozen SKU for retail and food service customers.
• Smoothie Mixes Frozen smoothie base mixes including Smoothie Yellow (tropical fruits), Smoothie Red (red berries), Smoothie Pink, and Smoothie Green for retail and food service customers.
• Fruit Purees Frozen fruit purees including avocado puree and lucuma puree for retail and food service customers.
• Premium Vegetables Premium-grade frozen vegetables including peeled fava beans, spinach with cream, asparagus, sliced mushrooms, extra fine peas, artichoke hearts, pepper mix, sweet corn, quinoa, and other specialty vegetables for retail, food service, and private label customers.
• Fresh Blueberries (Export) Fresh blueberries available for export with multiple packaging options for international wholesale and distribution markets, separate from the company's frozen fruit IQF range.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ALIFRUTcoreOthersALIFRUT is described as the parent company of Minuto Verde, representing a Chilean company with comparative advantages in vegetables and fruits. The group focuses on satisfying consumer needs for healthy, practical, rich and nutritious food through production, sale and distribution of frozen fruits and vegetables both in Chile and worldwide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Hortifrut: Chilean-linked global berry producer and exporter (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) with international operations. Comparable in fresh blueberry export business and Chilean berry sourcing infrastructure that overlaps with Minuto Verde's export portfolio.
• Natberry: Chilean frozen fruit producer and exporter specializing in IQF berries and fruit purees. Directly comparable in product mix (berries, IQF fruit, pulps) and Chilean-origin export model, serving overlapping international customers.
• Frutos del Maipo: Chilean exporter of IQF fruits, fruit pulps, and concentrates with similar geography and customer base to Minuto Verde. Comparable product portfolio (berries, pulps) and Chilean export infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Ardo: Belgium-headquartered European leader in IQF vegetables, fruits, and herbs supplying retail private label and foodservice globally. Closely comparable in core IQF technology, customer mix (foodservice + private label retail), and product breadth.
• Agristo: Belgian producer of IQF potatoes and frozen vegetables with significant retail private label business. Comparable in IQF technology, private label focus, and foodservice/retail channel mix, though more concentrated in potatoes.
• SunOpta: North American processor of IQF fruits and vegetables (including organic) supplying foodservice and retail private label. Closely aligned with Minuto Verde's IQF fruit/veg, organic options, and bulk/retail packaging strategy.
• Alifrut: Alifrut is the parent company of Minuto Verde and a Chilean producer/exporter of frozen fruits and vegetables with overlapping IQF processing capabilities and shared export channels. Listed first because of direct corporate and operational overlap.

Broad incumbents

• McCain Foods: Global frozen food manufacturer with a large frozen vegetables and prepared foods portfolio serving retail and foodservice. Comparable in frozen processing technology and B2B/B2C channels, though broader in category (potatoes dominate).
• Bonduelle: Global leader in processed vegetables (frozen, canned, fresh) with a broad portfolio of IQF vegetables and prepared vegetable products serving retail and foodservice. Highly comparable business model and end markets to Minuto Verde, with significantly larger scale.
• Dole Food Company: Major global producer and exporter of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables with strong export infrastructure. Comparable in fresh blueberry exports, frozen fruit, and juice/smoothie ingredient categories, with significantly broader scale.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/minuto_verde

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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