GC INTERNATIONAL SAS

What GC INTERNATIONAL SAS does

GC International SAS is a Colombian agricultural export company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Medellín, with operations support in Apartadó and a sales office in Paris. The company exports fresh produce and branded dry products to European buyers, with destination markets spanning Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Ukraine. Its product portfolio is organized into two lines: fresh products (banana, Plátano Hartón, Hass avocado, Tahiti lime) and dry products (banana chip snacks under the Mapalé and Caribbean Taste brands, and panela). The company sources through a network of allied Colombian farmers across multiple regions, supplemented by access to 1,300 hectares of banana production from the founder's family business, Grupo Central, in the Urabá region, and by its own sowing participation in Tolima for Hass avocado.

The company's revenue model is purely transactional B2B export, with pricing negotiated per shipment or contract; no pricing tiers, subscription model, or public pricing is disclosed. Go-to-market is direct sales-led, with the founder's personal European relationships underpinning the initial buyer network, and the Paris office supporting branded snack distribution in France, Spain, and the UK. The company holds Global GAP, Rainforest Alliance, and ICA certifications, which are prerequisites for European fresh-produce import, and is ranked among the Top 25 Hass Avocado exporters in Colombia by Corpohass. The organization is small — five employees — and operates without disclosed institutional funding, subsidiaries, or parent entities. Customer segments are international fresh-produce importers and distributors (primary) and European retail/foodservice outlets carrying the branded snack lines (secondary).

Name

GC INTERNATIONAL SAS

Legal name

GC International

Website

https://gciexport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GC International SAS is a Colombian agricultural export company founded in 2016 that sources fresh fruits (banana, plantain, Hass avocado, Tahiti lime) and branded dry products (banana chips, panela) from allied farmers and ships them to distributors and retailers across European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Produce Exports

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Import/Export & Cross-Border Food Commodity Trading (AFAIAKAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural exports
• Fresh produce
• Banana chips
• Hass avocado
• Panela

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellin , Antioquia

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Export and Commercialization of Agricultural Products: Primary revenue stream through export and international commercialization of Colombian agricultural products. Revenue is generated through transactional sales of fresh produce (banana, plantain, Hass avocado, Tahiti lime) and processed/dry products (banana chips snacks, panela) to international buyers. Model is based on volume of commodity exports with pricing negotiated per shipment or contract.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GC International SAS is a Colombian agricultural export company that commercializes and exports fresh produce (banana, plantain, Hass avocado, Tahiti lime) and processed/dry products (banana chip snacks under the Mapalé and Caribbean Taste brands, and panela) sourced from a network of Colombian allied farmers and its own production capacity. The company ships these certified products to international buyers, primarily in European markets including Spain, France, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Ukraine.

Product overview

GC International is a Colombian agricultural export company founded in 2016 specializing in the export and commercialization of high-value food agroindustry products. The company operates two main product lines: Fresh Products (Banano, Plátano Hartón, Aguacate Hass, Limón Tahití) and Dry Products (Snacks/Chips de Plátano under Mapalé and Caribbean Taste brands, and Panela). The company exports primarily to European markets including Spain, France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Ukraine, with operational offices in Medellín, Apartadó (Colombia), and Paris (France). The company positions itself as a provider of quality Colombian agricultural products with certifications including Global GAP, Rainforest Alliance, and ICA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mapalé: Banana chip brand distributed in France and Spain
• Caribbean Taste

Products and services

• Banano (Banana) Cavendish variety banana (Musa Balbisiana species) exported to international buyers in Europe, sourced from the Urabá Antioqueño region. Available as cluster bananas or loose fingers. Approximately 400mg potassium per 100g.
• Plátano Hartón Hartón variety plantain (Musa paradisiaca) produced in Colombia's Caribbean Coast region. Can be consumed green (patacones) or ripe (baked, fried, or roasted with cheese). Contains vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid.
• Aguacate Hass (Hass Avocado) Hass Avocado (Persea americana) of Guatemalan lineage cultivated in Colombia. Sourced from Antioquia, Huila, Cundinamarca, and Tolima regions. Rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and minerals including potassium, magnesium, and iron. GC International is ranked in the TOP 25 Hass Avocado exporters from Colombia per Corpohass.
• Limón Tahití (Tahiti Lime) Tahiti Lime (Citrus latifolia), also known as Persian lime or Bearss lime, originating from Southeast Asia. Thin dark green skin, light green pulp, abundant juice, no seeds. Source of vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, potassium, iron, calcium, and fiber.
• Banana Chips (Chips de Plátano) — Mapalé and Caribbean Taste brands 100% natural banana chips with no preservatives, no added sugar, gluten-free, sold under the Mapalé brand in France and Spain and the Caribbean Taste brand in the United Kingdom. Available in 60g and 85g packages with flavors including Sweet (ripe), Salty, Sweet Spicy, Chili and Lemon, and Cinnamon.
• Panela Natural sweetener produced from sugarcane through high-temperature processing. Contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, glucose, fructose, and trace vitamins. Used as a sweetener in beverages (aguapanela), cocktails, and sweet and savory recipes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked in the TOP 25 avocado exporting companies in Colombia (Corpohass)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mission Produce: Global Hass avocado producer and distributor with Colombian sourcing operations. Comparable product category (Hass avocado) and international B2B distribution model, though with much greater scale and a publicly-listed parent.
• Westfalia Fruit: Global avocado and multi-fruit producer-exporter with significant operations in Colombia and Latin America. Comparable as a Hass avocado exporter with overlapping certifications and European customer base, though at substantially larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Camposol: Peruvian agro-industrial exporter with significant avocado and fresh produce operations. Comparable as a Latin American fresh produce B2B exporter into Europe, though at materially larger scale and with a broader product portfolio.
• Dole Food Company: Global fruit major with banana, plantain, and other tropical fruit operations exporting to Europe. Comparable category overlap (banana/plantain), though with vastly larger scale, vertical integration, and brand presence.

Direct peers

• Uniban: Colombia's largest banana exporter, headquartered in the Urabá region. Directly comparable as a Colombian banana exporter supplying European markets, with related certifications and overlapping customer base, though at materially larger scale.
• Avofruit: Colombian Hass avocado exporter with European market focus. Closely comparable in product specialization, certifications for European markets, and export-led business model.
• Turbana: Colombian banana and plantain exporter serving North American and European markets. Comparable in product mix (banana/plantain) and B2B export model, with similar international certification footprint.
• Frutas de Colombia: Colombian exporter of fresh tropical fruits including Hass avocado, plantain, and lime. Directly comparable as a Colombian fresh produce B2B exporter targeting international markets with similar product categories.

Emerging players

• C.I. Tana S.A. Colombian fresh produce exporter specializing in Hass avocado and other tropical fruits for international markets. Comparable in product category and target markets, though at a similar small-to-mid scale.

Regional players

• Compañía Internacional de Alimentos (CIAL): Colombian food company with international export operations across Latin America. Comparable as a regional Colombian food exporter with processed and fresh product lines, though primarily serving Latin American rather than European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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