Irupana Andean Organic Food

What Irupana Andean Organic Food does

Irupana Andean Organic Food (legal name: Irupana Andean Foods), founded in 1987 and headquartered in El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia, is a privately held producer and exporter of organic Andean grains. The company operates a vertically integrated value chain spanning farming, sourcing from small local farmers in Bolivia's Andean region, in-house processing, and global supply chain distribution. Its core technology is grain processing for organic quinoa with a stated 99.99% purity level, supported by full-cycle traceability from farm to international buyer.

The product portfolio comprises four SKUs: white quinoa (mild flavor, fluffy texture, the most commoditized variety), red quinoa (high in folic acid and fiber), black quinoa (earthy flavor, high in iron and magnesium), and chia seeds (positioned as a functional food). All products are certified organic and the company holds six international credentials — EU Organic, USDA Organic, Fairtrade, FSSC 22000, Kosher, and Sedex membership — which collectively enable market access across regulated food-import jurisdictions.

Irupana runs a B2B export-only go-to-market targeting international food importers, distributors, and manufacturers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Pricing is quote-based on bulk processing per client specification, with door-to-door logistics handled in-house. The company reports exporting 10,000+ tons annually and reaches an unspecified number of countries across three continents. Marketing is concentrated on trade fair participation (notably BIOFACH) and a newsletter/blog. Revenue figures, headcount trends, ownership structure, and management team details are not disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Irupana Andean Organic Food

Legal name

Irupana Andean Foods

Website

https://irupanabio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Irupana Andean Organic Food is a Bolivian producer and B2B exporter of organic quinoa (white, red, black) and chia, serving international food importers, distributors, and manufacturers in North America, Europe, and Asia with door-to-door bulk supply.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Quinoa Export

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Organic quinoa export
• Andean grains
• Organic food ingredients
• Chia seeds export
• Bulk grain processing

Headquarters

HQ city

La Paz

HQ country

Bolivia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Quinoa Export: B2B export of organic quinoa varieties (white, red, black) and chia to international markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. Bulk processing according to client specifications with door-to-door delivery service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Irupana Andean Foods is a Bolivian producer and exporter of organic Andean grains, primarily quinoa (black, white, and red varieties) and chia seeds. The company operates a full value chain—farming, sourcing from small local farmers, bulk processing to client specifications, and global supply chain distribution—delivering products with a 99.99% purity level through a door-to-door export service to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Product overview

Irupana Andean Foods is a specialized organic quinoa and Andean grain export company offering a portfolio of four core products: Black Quinoa, White Quinoa, Red Quinoa, and Chia. These organic products are sourced from small farmers in Bolivia's Andean region and processed through the company's value chain (farming, sourcing, processing, and supply chain management). The company provides door-to-door export service to North America, Europe, and Asia, with a 99.99% purity standard for their quinoa products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Black Quinoa Organic black quinoa variety with a darker color and earthy flavor, high in protein, fiber, and essential minerals like iron and magnesium. Suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets. Sold in bulk to international food importers and manufacturers.
• White Quinoa Organic white quinoa, the most well-known variety with mild flavor and light, fluffy texture. Adaptable to various recipes. Processed in bulk to client specifications for international food importers.
• Red Quinoa Organic red quinoa variety with high nutritional value, rich in folic acid, and contains more fiber and carbohydrates than white and black quinoa varieties. Exported in bulk to international markets.
• Chia Organic chia seeds, a functional food offering benefits beyond nutritional value such as lowering cholesterol and improving gut health. Exported in bulk to international food distributors and manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% purity level for exported organic quinoa
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alter Eco: US-based fair trade and organic food company with a significant quinoa and grains product line. Comparable in combining ethical sourcing certifications (Fairtrade, organic) with consumer-facing branded organic grain products.
• INTI: Peru's leading quinoa processor and exporter (Industrias de Tecnología Internacional), sourcing from Andean farming communities. Closest direct competitor in organic quinoa export volumes and certifications, serving the same international food manufacturers and ingredient distributors.
• Lundberg Family Farms: US-based organic rice and grain producer with multi-generational family farming heritage. Comparable in vertically integrated organic grain operations, sustainability-focused certifications, and B2B ingredient supply.
• Bob's Red Mill: US-based organic whole-grain manufacturer with an extensive portfolio across cereals, flours, and specialty grains. Comparable in producing certified organic grain products for health-conscious consumers and foodservice customers, though with a substantially wider product line.
• Andean Naturals: Bolivia-based organic quinoa and Andean grain exporter with US commercial operations, sourcing from smallholder farmers. Direct competitor in the same organic quinoa export category with comparable farmer-network sourcing model.
• Ancient Harvest: US-based branded organic quinoa and pasta company (formerly Quinoa Corporation) that pioneered the North American quinoa category. Comparable in organic grain product portfolio with strong brand-led positioning and similar end-market focus.
• Alisur S.A. Peruvian quinoa and Andean grain exporter focused on organic supply to international markets. Direct regional competitor with similar processing and export capabilities to Irupana, though based in Peru which has lower production costs and larger cultivated volumes.

Broad incumbents

• SunOpta: Large North American organic and specialty foods company with a broad portfolio including plant-based ingredients, grains, and fruit. Comparable organic sourcing model but at materially larger scale with broader product breadth and infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/irupanasa
• Facebookfacebook.com/IrupanaBol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irupanabolivia

Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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