Agrosano

What Agrosano does

Agrosano is a Chilean fresh produce company founded in 1998 by Diego (joined shortly after by his brother Tomás) and headquartered at a single production facility in Lampa, Santiago de Chile. It produces over 60 SKUs across ten product categories — sprouts and germinated vegetables, gourmet ready-to-eat salads, pre-cut vegetables ("Ensaladas Listas"), fresh herbs, baby leaves and lettuces, yogurt-based sauces and dressings, fresh vegetables, Asian-inspired wok mixes, and the Leburguers plant-based sub-brand of legume burgers and chickpea nuggets. Production is anchored in hydroponic cultivation for baby leaves and sprouts, supported by a water treatment system that reuses 70% of process water, heat recovery that cuts gas consumption by 30%, and over 80% LED lighting in the plant.

The company operates a dual go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer sales run through shop.agrosano.cl, with same-day-prepared orders dispatched on Tuesdays and Fridays to Santiago Metropolitan Region communes (excluding a published list of out-of-zone areas such as Melipilla, Talagante, and Buin), charging CLP $3,500 delivery that is waived above CLP $30,000. Wholesale distribution flows through "main sales rooms and distribution centers throughout Chile," reaching consumers via supermarket chains and food service providers, and is serviced through a dedicated commercial contact. Agrosano has absorbed the Dole salad line into its portfolio and holds the IFCO Sustainability Certificate, and is part of RED de Alimentos, a Chilean food bank network.

Pricing is unit-based and disclosed in Chilean pesos, with items such as Ensalada Summer Mix 150gr at CLP $890, Rúcula Baby 60gr at CLP $1,250, and Tomate Cherry 500gr at CLP $2,300. Ownership is founder-led and family-controlled (Diego Johnson as Director, with Carolina Aravena as General Manager), with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates with 51-100 employees.

Name

Agrosano

Legal name

Agrosano

Website

https://shop.agrosano.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agrosano is a Chilean fresh produce company that produces and distributes 60+ vegetable, salad, sprout, and plant-based legume burger products from a single Lampa facility, selling direct-to-consumer via e-commerce in Santiago and wholesale through supermarket and food-service channels across Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Fruit and Vegetable Retailers (445230)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydroponic / Controlled-Environment Produce Wholesale (AFAIACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant-Based Prepared Meals & Convenience Foods Manufacturing (AFAKAGAL), Produce Markets & Greengrocers (CRAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Fresh produce distribution
• Hydroponic baby leaves
• Ready-to-eat salads
• Plant-based legume burgers
• Gourmet vegetables

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Direct sales of fresh vegetables, salads, sprouts, baby leaves, and prepared vegetables to consumers through e-commerce and to retailers through wholesale channels.
2. Leburguers and Plant-Based Products: Sales of legume-based burger products (Leburguers) made from lentils, chickpeas, red beans, and black beans, as well as chickpea nuggets.
3. Prepared Salads and Dressings: Sales of ready-to-eat salads, salad kits with dressings, and yogurt-based sauces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agrosano produces, packages, and distributes fresh vegetables, sprouts, hydroponic baby leaves, ready-to-eat and gourmet salads, fresh herbs, yogurt-based sauces, and plant-based legume burgers (Leburguers). The company sells these products directly to consumers via its e-commerce platform with home delivery in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, and wholesale to supermarket chains, grocery retailers, restaurants, and food service operators across Chile.

Product overview

Agrosano is a Chilean fresh produce company offering over 60 products across 10 categories including fresh vegetables, sprouts, gourmet salads, baby leaves, sauces, and plant-based Leburgers. The company operates from a production facility in Lampa and distributes throughout Chile, specializing in ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook vegetable products that emphasize freshness, natural ingredients, and creative preparation. Products range from fresh produce (lettuces, herbs, sprouts) to prepared items (pre-cut salads, yogurt-based sauces, plant-based burgers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leburguers: Legume-based burger products including lentil, chickpea, Chilean lentil, red bean and black bean burger formats, plus chickpea nuggets

Products and services

• Brotes & Germinados (Sprouts & Germinated Vegetables) Fresh sprouts and germinated vegetables including Alfalfa, Broccoli, Radish, Lentil, Cilantro, Onion, Pea, and Garlic sprouts, sold in 70g packages, for individual consumers and food service buyers seeking garnish and salad ingredients.
• Ensaladas Gourmet (Gourmet Ready-to-Eat Salads) Gourmet ready-to-eat salads including Summer Mix, Spring Mix, Sunflower, Miso Spinach, Country Ranch, Coleslaw, César, and Asiática varieties, targeted at consumers and retail buyers seeking convenient fresh meal options.
• Ensaladas Listas (Pre-prepared Salads and Vegetables) Pre-prepared ready-to-consume salads and vegetables including Zanahoria Juliana, Toscana, Repollo Morado, Repollo Blanco, Napolitana, and Apio varieties, for consumers and food service operators needing ready-to-serve vegetables.
• Hierbas Frescas (Fresh Herbs) Fresh culinary herbs including Cilantro, Cebollín, Perejil, Albahaca, and Ciboulette, for individual consumers and restaurants seeking fresh seasoning ingredients.
• Hojas & Lechugas (Leaves & Lettuces) Fresh leaves and lettuces including Rúcula, Acelga, Berros Hidropónicos, and Lechuga Escarola in various package sizes, for home cooking and retail sale.
• Salsas & Aderezos (Yogurt-Based Sauces and Dressings) Yogurt-based sauces and dressings including Salsa Tomate Cilantro, Salsa Mostaza Miel, Salsa Cilantro Perejil, and Salsa Betarraga Albahaca in 250ml bottles, for consumers pairing salads and prepared dishes.
• Selección Baby (Baby Leaf Selection) Baby leaf selection featuring hydroponic tender varieties of Rúcula, Berro Hidropónico, Espinaca, Albahaca, and Cilantro in 60g and 140g packages, plus Mix Baby Roble y Kale, targeted at consumers and chefs seeking mild, tender greens.
• Verduras & Vegetales (Fresh Vegetables) Fresh vegetables including Tomate Cherry Cocktail, Espinaca, Hojas de Espinaca, Zapallo in various cuts, Apio in multiple formats, and more, for consumers and wholesale buyers preparing home and commercial meals.
• Wok & Diente de Dragón (Asian-Inspired Vegetable Mixes) Asian-inspired vegetable mixes including Wok Chop Suey, Wok Base, and Diente de Dragón (Thai basil) in 250g and 1kg packages, for consumers and Asian-cuisine restaurants.
• Leburguers (Plant-Based Legume Burgers) Plant-based legume burgers including Lenteja (lentil), Garbanzos (chickpea), Lentejas chilenas, Poroto rojo, and Poroto negro varieties, plus Nuggets de garbanzo (chickpea nuggets), for consumers and retailers seeking plant-based protein alternatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of process water reused in sprout cultivation through water treatment system
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RED de Alimentos (Food Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgrosano is part of RED de Alimentos, a private non-profit organization that created Chile's first food bank in 2010. Through an efficient process with traceability, the Food Network rescues food products suitable for human consumption and distributes them to those in need, achieving a sustainable triple-impact model: social, environmental, and economic.
• Chilean Farmers and ProducerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgrosano works with producers from different regions of Chile, building alliances based on trust, collaboration, and commitment to quality. 100% of Agrosano products are born in Chile, supporting local agriculture.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bonduelle: Global processed and fresh vegetable producer with packaged salads, ready-to-eat, and plant-based ranges. Comparable to Agrosano in prepared salads, fresh vegetables, and plant-based product categories.
• Dole plc: Global fresh produce incumbent whose Chilean salad brand is now produced by Agrosano. Highly relevant because Agrosano is effectively a Dole salad manufacturing and distribution partner in Chile and operates in the same packaged-salad/ fresh-produce category.
• Fresh Express: Major packaged-salad and fresh-vegetable brand owned by Chiquita. Comparable to Agrosano across ready-to-eat salads, pre-cut vegetables, and retail/foodservice distribution in fresh produce.

Emerging players

• AeroFarms: Controlled-environment agriculture company growing leafy greens and microgreens via proprietary indoor systems. Comparable technology and product focus (baby leaves, specialty greens) to Agrosano's hydroponic cultivation.
• BrightFarms: US hydroponic greenhouse grower supplying packaged salad greens and baby leaves to supermarkets. Directly comparable to Agrosano's hydroponic baby-leaf and sprout production and retail-channel model.
• Gotham Greens: US indoor-hydroponic grower of salad greens and herbs sold through retail and foodservice. Comparable technology stack (controlled-environment hydroponics) and product mix (baby leaves, herbs, salad kits) to Agrosano.

Regional players

• Hortifrut: Leading Chilean-Latin American producer and exporter of berries and fresh produce with global distribution. Comparable as a Chilean fresh-produce company scaling internationally, though focused on fruit rather than vegetables/salads.
• Subsole: Major Chilean fresh-fruit producer, packer, and exporter with nationwide and international reach. Comparable to Agrosano as a Chilean fresh-produce brand with strong domestic distribution and export orientation.

Direct peers

• Taylor Farms: US-based leader in packaged salads, fresh-cut vegetables, and prepared produce for retail and foodservice. Directly comparable to Agrosano's packaged salad, pre-cut vegetable, and ready-to-eat product lines serving supermarkets and foodservice.
• Earthbound Farm: Organic packaged-salad and fresh-produce brand in North America. Comparable to Agrosano in pre-washed salad mixes, bagged greens, and retail supermarket distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/agrosanorico
• Instagraminstagram.com/agrosano
• Xx.com/Agrosano1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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