JISA - Jacha Inti Industrial S.A.

What JISA - Jacha Inti Industrial S.A. does

Jacha Inti Industrial S.A. (JISA) is a Bolivian specialty quinoa processor and exporter founded in 2008 in La Paz by U.S., French, and Bolivian entrepreneurs, headquartered at its processing facility in El Alto, Bolivia. The company operates what it describes as Bolivia's first high-capacity quinoa factory for cleaning, polishing, washing, and drying, combined with a 100% manual sampling and inspection protocol and independent laboratory testing. It sources Royal Quinoa from 169 smallholder family farms covering 8,000 hectares in Bolivia's Southern Altiplano under Fair Trade, Organic, and Regenerative Organic Certified programs, with GPS-level farm traceability.

The product portfolio centers on Royal Quinoa in white, red, and black varieties, plus quinoa flakes and mill-grade quinoa for industrial applications (puffing, extrusion, baking). Pricing is quote-based and varies by certification level, origin, grade, color, and packaging, with a stated ROC premium of only 3.5% over organic market pricing. Distribution is direct-to-B2B with no intermediaries, serving large retailers (Costco's Kirkland Quinoa program is the named anchor), food manufacturers, and food service operators across North America, Europe, Oceania, and additional markets, supported by US-based sales contact and email market intelligence updates.

Revenue mechanics are pure product sales on volume-based quotes, with minimum orders ranging from less than 1 MT to full truckloads of 20 MT. Growth drivers include the 2023 launch of ROC quinoa (1,900 MT from 2,500 hectares at launch), a regenerative agriculture program delivering 52% higher yields and 20% gains in soil organic matter, and 14 years of operational experience navigating Bolivian and Peruvian political instability to deliver continuity for enterprise buyers.

Name

JISA - Jacha Inti Industrial S.A.

Legal name

Jacha Inti Industrial S.A.

Website

https://jisabolivia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jacha Inti Industrial S.A. is a Bolivian processor and exporter of Royal Quinoa that sources from 169 smallholder farms and supplies certified organic, Fair Trade, and regenerative quinoa directly to global retailers, food manufacturers, and food service buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Manufacturing - Quinoa Processing

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Sweetener & Stimulant Specialty Crop Farming (Stevia, Guarana, Kola) (AFAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Quinoa processing
• Andean grain sourcing
• Organic food ingredients
• Specialty grain export
• Fair trade quinoa supply

Headquarters

HQ city

La Paz, El Alto

HQ country

Bolivia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Quinoa Product Sales: Primary revenue from direct sales of quinoa products (Royal Quinoa, Quinoa Flakes, Mill Grade Quinoa) to customers. Products sold in various configurations including organic, conventional, Fair Trade, and Regenerative Organic Certified options.
2. Volume-based Product Sales: Volume-based sales with minimum order quantities starting at less than 1 MT, ranging up to full truckloads of 20 MT. Pricing varies by origin, certification level, grade, and packaging type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JISA - Jacha Inti Industrial S.A. is a Bolivian quinoa processor and exporter that sources Royal Quinoa from smallholder Andean farmers and processes it (washing, drying, cleaning, packing) at its own facility in El Alto. It sells white, red, and black Royal Quinoa varieties, quinoa flakes, and mill-grade quinoa in organic, Fair Trade, and Regenerative Organic Certified grades to retailers, food manufacturers, and food service customers worldwide.

Product overview

Jacha Inti is a single-product company specializing in quinoa processing and export, operating a world-class quinoa washing, drying, cleaning, and packing facility in Bolivia. The company sources from smallholder Andean farmers and offers a focused portfolio of Royal Quinoa products in three varieties (White, Red, Black) plus Quinoa Flakes and Mill Grade options. Products range from premium retail-grade quinoa with full traceability to industrial mill-grade quinoa for food manufacturing applications. All products are available with optional certifications including Organic, Fair-Trade, and Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Royal White Quinoa Premium single-origin white quinoa from Bolivia's Southern Altiplano, prized for large seed size, mild nutty flavor, smooth texture, and 15-minute cooking time. Available in Organic, Fair-Trade, and Regenerative Organic Certified grades.
• Royal Red Quinoa Premium single-origin red quinoa from Bolivia's Southern Altiplano, with vibrant color, nutty taste, and slightly crunchy texture. Cooks in 15 minutes. Available in Organic, Fair-Trade, and Regenerative Organic Certified grades.
• Royal Black Quinoa Premium single-origin black quinoa from Bolivia's Southern Altiplano with earthy sweetness and crunchy texture, suitable for soups and baked applications. Cook time: 18 minutes. Available in Organic, Fair-Trade, and Regenerative Organic Certified grades.
• Quinoa Flakes Pre-toasted quinoa flakes averaging 3mm diameter, cream colored, available in organic and conventional grades. Applications include hot cereals, meal bars, and bread toppings. Annual capacity of 600 Metric Tons per Year.
• Mill Grade White Quinoa Lower-cost quinoa option made from sizing and optical sorter rejects that are re-processed. Human grade specifications on purity (99.9%) and microbial levels. Suitable for industrial food ingredient applications.
• Mill Grade Tricolor Quinoa Blend of white, red, and black quinoa in mill grade, with white typically predominant. Made from sizing and optical sorter rejects. Not suitable for side-dish applications. Human grade specifications on purity and microbial levels.
• Quinoa for Specific Applications (Puffing, Extrusion, Baking) Specialized quinoa varieties and specifications for industrial food manufacturing applications including puffing/crisping, extrusion, and baking. Custom solutions available based on customer project requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Regenerative farming project achieved 52% higher yields in quinoa production
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ardent MillsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Sergio Nuñez de Arco, co-founder of Jacha Inti, previously founded Andean Naturals in 2004, which was successfully sold to Ardent Mills in 2020. This established a relationship in the quinoa industry supply chain.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Davert: German organic grain and ancient grain brand with a strong quinoa line. Comparable organic-certified product mix and European retail presence, but primarily a European retailer brand rather than a direct North American competitor.
• Alisur: Peruvian quinoa and grain processor/exporter. Direct upstream peer in Andean quinoa processing, with overlapping customer types but primarily serving from Peru rather than Bolivia.

Direct peers

• Andean Naturals (Ardent Mills): The most direct competitor - co-founded by JISA co-founder Sergio Nuñez de Arco in 2004 and sold to Ardent Mills in 2020. Operates with the same Bolivian/Andean quinoa sourcing model and serves the same global food manufacturer and retail customer base.
• Quinoa Foods Company: Quinoa-specific brand and supplier offering traditional and organic varieties globally. Direct overlap in product mix and certification positioning, serving comparable retail and food service channels.
• Lundberg Family Farms: Vertically integrated specialty grain company (rice, quinoa) with sustainability and traceability certifications comparable to JISA's. Competes for the same natural and organic retail shelf and ingredient slots.
• Ancient Harvest: Long-standing quinoa and ancient grain brand serving retail and food service in North America. Direct competitor in finished retail quinoa SKUs and the go-to positioned competitor against JISA's retail customers' private label programs.
• TruRoots: Organic sprouted grain and quinoa brand with similar retail and ingredient positioning. Comparable product mix around quinoa, sprouts, and ancient grains, and a similar sustainability and traceability narrative.

Broad incumbents

• Ardent Mills: Large North American flour and grain ingredient company that acquired Andean Naturals in 2020. Not a direct competitor on quinoa retail but a powerful broad ingredient incumbent with quinoa capability and far deeper capital and multi-origin sourcing.
• Bob's Red Mill: Large-scale specialty grain and seed supplier offering quinoa alongside broad grain portfolio. Competes for the same retail shelf space and food manufacturer ingredient RFPs but with much broader product diversification.

Emerging players

• Kingdom Harvest: Specialty quinoa supplier founded by former Andean Naturals executives, sourcing from Bolivia and Peru. Direct competitor in the quinoa ingredient supply space with overlapping retail and food manufacturer customer targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance564 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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