Quinoa Foods Company

What Quinoa Foods Company does

Quinoa Foods Company S.R.L. is a privately-held Bolivian food company headquartered in La Paz that specializes in the production and distribution of quinoa grains and derivative products. The company exclusively works with the "Real" quinoa variety, which it sources from a narrow geographic band in the Southern Altiplano of Bolivia stretching from Challapata to Llica around the Uyuni Salar — a microclimate characterized by alkaline soils, low temperatures, and minimal water availability that the company markets as producing grains with higher protein (13.44%), higher saponine content, whiter color, and larger grain size relative to other quinoa varieties.

The product portfolio consists of three whole-grain offerings (White, Red, and Black Quinoa), two processed gluten-free derivatives (Flour and Flakes), and a blended TriColor variant, all positioned as organic, gluten-free alternatives targeted primarily at health-conscious consumers (including those with Celiac disease) and secondarily at supply chain intermediaries. Distribution is carried out through health food stores and natural food retailers globally. The company has built a quality and safety stack anchored by USDA Organic, FSSC 22000, ICONTEC, and IFT certifications, which together enable cross-border sale into regulated food markets.

The business model is product sales on a quote-based, one-time transaction basis (no subscription or recurring pricing is disclosed). Revenue mechanics are not publicly reported, and the company maintains a low-profile digital presence (corporate website plus standard social media handles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram). No institutional investors, parent companies, partnerships, M&A activity, or senior management roster are disclosed in available source material, indicating a likely founder/president-led, owner-operated capital structure with headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

Quinoa Foods Company

Legal name

Quinoa Foods Company S.R.L.

Website

https://quinoafoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quinoa Foods Company S.R.L. is a Bolivian food company that produces and distributes organic quinoa grains and gluten-free derivatives (flour, flakes) sourced exclusively from the Real variety grown in the Southern Altiplano near the Uyuni Salar, selling globally to health-conscious consumers and supply chain intermediaries through natural food retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Organic Quinoa Products

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Grain Mill Products (2040), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Seed & Flavoring Crop Farming (Vanilla, Sesame, Mustard) (AFAGAGAN)

Keywords

• Organic quinoa products
• Gluten-free grains
• Specialty Andean foods
• Wholesale food distribution
• Packaged quinoa products

Headquarters

HQ city

La Paz

HQ country

Bolivia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Quinoa Product Sales: Sale of quinoa grains and derivatives (flour, flakes) to consumers and supply chain intermediaries. Products include White, Red, Black Quinoa, TriColor Quinoa, Flour Quinoa, and Flakes Quinoa.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Quinoa Foods Company S.R.L. produces and distributes quinoa grain products derived from the Real variety cultivated in the Southern Altiplano of Bolivia near the Uyuni Salar. Its portfolio includes whole grain varieties (White, Red, Black, and a blended TriColor offering) and processed gluten-free derivatives (Quinoa Flour and Quinoa Flakes), marketed as organic, chemical-free, and celiac-friendly superfoods for health-conscious consumers and supply chain intermediaries.

Product overview

Quinoa Foods Company S.R.L. is a Bolivian food company specializing in quinoa products derived from the Real variety, cultivated in the Southern Altiplano region surrounding the Uyuni Salar. The product portfolio consists of three whole grain quinoa varieties (White, Red, and Black), two processed gluten-free derivatives (Flour and Flakes), and a blended TriColor offering. The company positions its products as healthy, gluten-free alternatives for consumers with celiac disease and those seeking organic, chemical-free food options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• White Quinoa Whole grain white quinoa from the Real variety cultivated in the Southern Altiplano of Bolivia near the Uyuni Salar; known for higher protein content and larger grains compared to other quinoa varieties. Sold to health-conscious consumers and supply chain intermediaries.
• Red Quinoa Whole grain red quinoa variety offering similar nutritional benefits as white quinoa with distinct color for culinary applications; sourced from the Andean regions of Bolivia.
• Black Quinoa Whole grain black quinoa variety with distinctive dark color and nutritional profile, cultivated in Andean regions of Bolivia.
• TriColor Quinoa Pre-blended combination of white, red, and black quinoa grains offering visual appeal and varied nutritional profile in a single product.
• Flour Quinoa Ground quinoa flour made from the Real variety, gluten-free and ideal for preparing dishes for people with celiac disease.
• Flakes Quinoa Rolled quinoa flakes processed from the Real quinoa variety, gluten-free derivative suitable for celiac consumers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators1 record

Direct peers

• Ancient Harvest: US-based quinoa and ancient grain brand (formerly Quinoa Corporation), the original pioneer in packaged quinoa products. Directly comparable as a quinoa-focused CPG company serving health food retailers with whole grain and derivative SKUs.
• Arrowhead Mills: Organic grain, flour, and ancient grain brand (Hain Celestial subsidiary) selling through US natural food retail. Directly comparable as an organic-focused ancient grain and flour product company.
• Bob's Red Mill: US-based grain milling company producing whole grains, flours, and flakes (including quinoa) for retail and foodservice. Directly comparable in milling capacity, organic certification, and multi-SKU grain/derivative portfolio.
• Navitas Organics: Organic superfood brand selling grains, seeds, and powders including quinoa through natural food channels. Directly comparable as a premium organic ancient grain/superfood brand with similar target customers.
• Andean Naturals: Bolivian quinoa sourcing and supply company with vertically integrated operations from Andean smallholder farmers. Directly comparable as a Bolivian-origin quinoa supplier serving global health food and ingredient markets.
• Alter Eco: Specialty food company marketing ancient grains including quinoa, fair-trade and organic certified, distributed through US natural food channels. Directly comparable as a premium quinoa/ancient grain CPG brand.

Broad incumbents

• Cascadian Farm: General Mills-owned organic cereal and grain brand including quinoa-based products in mainstream grocery. Comparable as a large-scale organic grain CPG incumbent reaching broader retail distribution.
• King Arthur Baking Company: Major US baking flour and grain products brand including gluten-free and ancient grain lines. Comparable as a flour/derivative producer serving retail and foodservice with specialty grain positioning.
• Eden Foods: Long-established organic and natural foods company distributing grains, beans, and pantry staples including quinoa. Comparable as a diversified organic food CPG player in the natural foods channel.
• Nature's Path: Large independent organic breakfast and snack food company with quinoa-containing SKUs across cereals and granolas. Comparable as a broader organic CPG incumbent with quinoa exposure in health food retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/quinoafoods
• Facebookfacebook.com/quinoafoods
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinoa-foods-company-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/quinoafoods

Compliance4 records

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Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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