Alisur SAC

What Alisur SAC does

Alisur SAC is a privately-held Peruvian agricultural commodities company founded in 2000 and headquartered in a 5,500+ square meter purpose-built facility in Puente Piedra, Lima. The company specializes in the sourcing, processing, and export of Andean grains — quinoa (Blanca, Roja, Negra varieties), kiwicha, chia, and cañihua — recognized by Adex as the leading exporter of Andean grains from Peru for six consecutive years through 2022 and ranked first globally in 2020.

The company operates the most modern quinoa and Andean grain processing plant in Peru, built around Swiss Bühler technology. Key equipment and capabilities include the first Bühler optical color sorter installed in Peru (2009), a Bühler-designed current processing plant (2019), an industrial dryer added in 2021, and an in-house quality control laboratory conducting microbiological, physicochemical, allergen, and pesticide testing. The company maintains direct relationships with agricultural producer associations through its SIC (Internal Control System) program and holds BRC (since 2014), BASC, USDA Organic, and EU Organic certifications.

Alisur makes money primarily through B2B export of Andean grains in bulk presentations (5kg, 15kg, 25kg, 50kg, and 1000kg big bags) to international wholesalers, distributors, and importers, with domestic sales to Peruvian supermarket chains since 2002 and a downstream consumer packaged line (half-kilo bags) launched in 2016 for foreign end consumers via international distribution partners. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with international trade show participation (notably SIAL France) and an organic digital presence (website, Instagram, Facebook). Pricing for export transactions is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company had 68 employees at the time of data capture and has grown organically since founding, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Alisur SAC

Legal name

ALISUR S.A.C.

Website

https://alisur.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alisur SAC is a privately-held Peruvian exporter founded in 2000 that processes and exports Andean grains (quinoa, kiwicha, chia, cañihua) using Swiss Bühler technology, serving international wholesalers, distributors, importers, and domestic Peruvian supermarkets from its 5,500+ sqm facility in Lima.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Andean Grain Processing and Export

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423), Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (424590)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pulses & Legumes Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Andean grain processing
• Quinoa export services
• Organic superfoods distribution
• Agricultural commodities export
• Food processing technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Andean Grain Export: Export of quinoa, kiwicha, chia, and cañihua grains to international markets. Products are sold in various presentations including 5kg, 15kg, 25kg, 50kg, and 1000kg big bags. First export was a container of pallar to the US in 2003.
2. Domestic Retail Sales: Sales of four varieties of menestras (legumes) to Peruvian supermarkets, started in 2002. Also sells packaged products (half-kilo bags) directly to foreign consumers since 2016.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alisur SAC exports and processes Andean grains—quinoa (Blanca, Roja, Negra varieties), kiwicha, chia, and cañihua—for international wholesalers, distributors, and importers, as well as Peruvian supermarket chains. The company operates the most modern Andean grain processing plant in Peru using Swiss Bühler technology, with optical color sorting, industrial drying, and an in-house quality control laboratory to guarantee grain purity and safety.

Product overview

Alisur SAC is a Peruvian agricultural commodities company and the first exporter of Andean grains from Peru and worldwide. The company offers a portfolio of four core Andean grain products: Quinua (Quinoa) in Blanca, Roja, and Negra varieties, Kiwicha (Amaranthus Caudatus), Chía (Salvia Hispanica), and Cañihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule). These are supplemented by support services including an in-house quality control laboratory and industrial processing capabilities featuring Swiss Bühler technology. The company operates a 5,500+ square meter facility in Puente Piedra, Lima, and exports globally to wholesalers, distributors, and importers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quinua (Quinoa) Quinoa (Chenopodium Quinoa) — an Andean grain considered the 'golden grain,' rich in vegetable proteins, gluten-free, with high carbohydrates and an excellent balance of essential amino acids. Available in Blanca (white), Roja (red), and Negra (black) varieties for international and domestic wholesale distribution.
• Kiwicha (Amaranthus Caudatus) Kiwicha (Amaranthus Caudatus) — a naturally gluten-free Andean grain with high lysine content (essential amino acid), rich in vitamins and minerals, marketed as one of the most energetic foods for international and domestic distribution.
• Chía (Salvia Hispanica) Chía (Salvia Hispanica) — a superfood seed that is an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants, calcium, proteins, and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid ALA), distributed internationally with organic certification options.
• Cañihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule) Cañihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule) — an Andean grain high in proteins, essential amino acids, and minerals, providing high nutritional value for international and domestic wholesale buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six consecutive years as #1 exporter of Andean Grains from Peru
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BühlercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009Swiss technology company and industry leader in food processing equipment. Alisur was the first Peruvian company to purchase a Bühler optical color sorter in 2009. The current quinoa processing plant was designed in collaboration with Bühler in 2019. Bühler technology enables Alisur to guarantee grain purity and safety.
• SIAL (France)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational food industry trade show. Alisur attended SIAL in France for the first time, marking their initial international trade show participation to reach global markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SunOpta: Large publicly-traded organic and non-GMO food company with broad plant-based ingredient portfolio including quinoa sourcing and processing. Comparable at the organic/plant-based ingredient level but operates at far greater scale and breadth.
• Bob's Red Mill: Major U.S. whole-grain and specialty ingredient company. Comparable in distributing quinoa and ancient grains through retail channels, though much broader portfolio and U.S.-based.
• Nature's Path: Major organic CPG company producing cereals and grain-based products using quinoa and other ancient grains. Comparable in the organic, plant-based foods supply chain with adjacent sourcing needs.
• Hain Celestial Group: Large natural and organic food company owning multiple brands in plant-based and gluten-free categories that source Andean grains. Overlaps with Alisur as a downstream customer and adjacent supplier at scale.

Regional players

• Aplex Group: Peruvian agro-industrial exporter with focus on Andean grains (quinoa, chia, kiwicha) and pulses. Most direct regional competitor with similar product mix and export orientation.

Direct peers

• NorQuin: North American quinoa producer/processor supplying global markets. Direct competitive threat to Alisur in premium quinoa categories, though with non-Andean sourcing.
• Ancient Harvest: Pioneer gluten-free pasta and quinoa products brand. Overlaps with Alisur in quinoa sourcing and supply to U.S. retail channels, though positioned more as a finished CPG brand.
• Andean Naturals: Vertically integrated quinoa supplier sourcing from Andean farmers and selling to U.S. food manufacturers and retailers. Direct comparable in quinoa-specific bulk and retail-ready exports with similar quality/certification positioning.
• Alter Eco: Specialty food company sourcing Andean grains (quinoa) for global retail distribution under its own brand. Comparable in quinoa-focused exports with premium, certified positioning.
• TruRoots: Brand focused on quinoa, sprouted grains, and ancient grain products sold in U.S. retail. Comparable in Andean grain sourcing and certified quality positioning for health-conscious consumers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alisur-sac

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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