Unifrut
Unifrut is a Mexican agricultural cooperative serving apple growers in Chihuahua through retail input stores, three specialty laboratories (phytopathology, soil/water analysis, biological control), a parafinanciera extending agricultural credit, a 6-station weather network, and union representation across 17 member associations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersCuauhtémoc, Mexico
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Unifrut does
Unifrut (legal name: Unión Agrícola Regional de Fruticultores del Estado de Chihuahua) is an agricultural cooperative serving apple growers in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. It is privately held under a cooperative structure with collective ownership by member farmers, governed by a Consejo Directivo elected for three-year terms; the current board (2024–2026) is led by President Francisco Javier Terán López. The organization represents 17 local fruit grower associations and operates across the Sierra de Chihuahua apple belt from its headquarters in Cuauhtémoc.
Unifrut delivers an integrated service portfolio to its members through three core channels: (1) three specialty laboratories — phytopathology, soil/foliar/water analysis, and biological control — providing plant disease diagnostics, soil fertility and water quality testing, and rearing of beneficial insects (Chrysoperla carnea, Trichogramma pretiosum, Sitotroga cerealella); (2) a Parafinanciera extending avío working capital loans up to MXN $5M and refaccionary fixed-asset loans up to MXN $10M with 1–7 year terms; and (3) a 6-station weather network (REM) providing daily frost forecasts during the March 15 – May 15 late frost season and historical climate data. Distribution is anchored by a network of at least 7 retail branches across Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua City, Bachíniva, Guerrero, Namiquipa, Ojo de Agua, and Rubio, supplemented by digital channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and content products including the Manzana Mexicana video series and quarterly magazines published since 2012.
The business model combines hardware/input sales through retail branches, fee-based professional services (laboratory testing, biological control), subscription-style weather data, and interest income from the Parafinanciera credit book. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Scientific partnerships with Colegio de Postgraduados and the Sociedad Mexicana de la Ciencia del Suelo provide third-party validation of laboratory outputs, and union representation services defend member interests in the Chihuahua apple sector.
Unifrut firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Unifrut
- Legal name
- Unión Agrícola Regional de Fruticultores del Estado de Chihuahua
- Website
- https://unifrut.com.mx
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Unifrut is a Mexican agricultural cooperative serving apple growers in Chihuahua through retail input stores, three specialty laboratories (phytopathology, soil/water analysis, biological control), a parafinanciera extending agricultural credit, a 6-station weather network, and union representation across 17 member associations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Unifrut industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Cooperative Services
- NAICS
- Apple Orchards (111331)
- SIC
- Retail-Retail Stores, Nec (5990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Orchard Management & Field Operations (Pruning/Training, Thinning, Irrigation/Fertigation) (AFAGACAL)
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Where Unifrut is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cuauhtémoc
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices9 records
Markets served
Unifrut business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
Revenue model
- Agricultural Supplies Stores: Sale of agricultural inputs and supplies to member fruit growers through multiple retail store locations across Chihuahua.
- Agricultural Credit (Parafinanciera): Provides avío credits (up to $5,000,000 MXN for working capital for apple orchards) and refaccionary credits (up to $10,000,000 MXN for fixed asset acquisition including tractors, vehicles, plantations, irrigation systems, warehouses, equipment) with terms from 1-7 years. Generates revenue through interest on loans to member farmers.
- Laboratory Services: Phytopathology, soil analysis, biological control, and other agricultural laboratory testing services provided to member farmers for a fee.
- Guild Representation Services: Provides agricultural representation services to defend and support the apple sector interests of member farmers.
- Weather Station Data Services: Provides weather forecasts, frost predictions, and meteorological data services to agricultural producers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Créditos avíos for orchard working capital |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Créditos refaccionarios for fixed asset acquisition |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Unifrut product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Unifrut is a regional agricultural cooperative serving apple growers in Chihuahua, Mexico. It sells agricultural inputs through branch retail stores, provides paid laboratory services (phytopathology, soil/foliar/water analysis, biological control), extends agricultural credit through its Parafinanciera, and delivers weather forecasting via a six-station meteorological network. The cooperative also represents 17 local grower associations in sector advocacy and publishes quarterly industry magazines.
Product overview
Unifrut (Unión Agrícola Regional de Fruticultores del Estado de Chihuahua) is a regional agricultural cooperative serving apple growers in Chihuahua, Mexico. The organization provides an integrated service portfolio comprising three laboratory services (Phytopathology, Soil/Foliar/Water Analysis, and Biological Control), agricultural financing through its Parafinanciera, a weather station network (REM) with frost forecasting, the Manzana Mexicana educational video series, retail store locations, quarterly magazine publications, and union representation. These services work together to support the complete apple cultivation lifecycle from planting through harvest and commercialization.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Phytopathology Laboratory Fee-based plant disease diagnostics and microbiological laboratory for member apple growers, identifying fungi and bacteria, conducting antibiograms, nematological analyses, fruit maturity tests, pollen viability tests, and producing beneficial microorganisms for orchard application.
- Soil, Foliar and Water Analysis Laboratory Fee-based physicochemical soil, leaf, and irrigation water testing for apple orchards, providing fertility diagnostics, nutritional status assessment, and crop nutrition advisory to member farmers.
- Biological Control Laboratory Production and release of beneficial insects and microorganisms for natural pest control in apple orchards, providing member growers with biological alternatives to chemical pesticides.
- Parafinanciera Agricultural Credit Agricultural lending program offering short-term avío (working capital) loans and longer-term refaccionario (fixed asset) loans to member apple growers for orchard operations and equipment acquisition.
- REM Weather Station Network Real-time weather data and frost forecasting service for agricultural planning, drawing on six stations across Chihuahua with multi-decade historical rainfall records used by member apple growers.
- Unifrut Retail Stores (Tiendas Unifrut) Physical retail branch network of seven agricultural supply stores across Chihuahua state, selling inputs and serving member apple growers in each operating municipality.
- Union Representation (Representación Gremial) Collective advocacy and representation for member apple growers and their 17 local associations, defending sector interests, providing a commercialization directory of apple buyers and refrigeration companies, and supporting association governance.
Quantifiable outcome
- Weather forecasts updated daily during frost season (March 15 - May 15)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Unifrut
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Unifrut technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Unifrut partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Colegio de PostgraduadoscoreAcademic institution that collaborates with Unifrut to evaluate soil and crop analysis results. This partnership provides scientific credibility and validation to Unifrut's laboratory services for soil, foliar, and water analysis.
- Sociedad Mexicana de la Ciencia del SuelocoreProfessional society in soil science that partners with Unifrut to evaluate and validate soil analysis services. This collaboration enhances the scientific rigor and industry recognition of Unifrut's laboratory testing services.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Unifrut competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Unifrut social profiles
Digital presenceUnifrut financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Unifrut leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Unifrut funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Unifrut M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Unifrut
What does Unifrut do?
Unifrut is a regional agricultural cooperative serving apple growers in Chihuahua, Mexico. It sells agricultural inputs through branch retail stores, provides paid laboratory services (phytopathology, soil/foliar/water analysis, biological control), extends agricultural credit through its Parafinanciera, and delivers weather forecasting via a six-station meteorological network. The cooperative also represents 17 local grower associations in sector advocacy and publishes quarterly industry magazines.
Is Unifrut a public or private company?
Unifrut is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Unifrut founded?
Unifrut was founded in 1972. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Unifrut based?
Unifrut is headquartered in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does Unifrut make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Agricultural Supplies Stores are the primary driver. The others are agricultural Credit (Parafinanciera), laboratory Services, guild Representation Services and weather Station Data Services.
Does Unifrut have an API?
No public API is recorded for Unifrut.
What industry is Unifrut in?
Unifrut's product category is Agricultural Cooperative Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAJAB, Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail, with a secondary code of AFAGACAL, Orchard Management & Field Operations (Pruning/Training, Thinning, Irrigation/Fertigation). Its NAICS code is 111331 and its SIC code is 5990.