Agro Andina

What Agro Andina does

Agro Andina S.A. is a state-owned food processing company owned by the Government of La Rioja Province, Argentina, headquartered in Chilecito in the Famatina Valley. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in primary tomato production and the elaboration of tomato conserves (puree, pulp, crushed tomatoes in various flavorings), sauces (Filetto, Pizza, Pomarola), legumes (peas, chickpeas, lentils, beans), ready meals (vegetable soup, locro, Portuguese chicken, lentils stew, meat with rice, carbonada), frozen vegetables, and—since October 2024—premium wet pet food under the Taste of The Valley brand. Production is anchored by five integrated facilities (Naves 1, 2, 3, and 5) equipped with a triple-effect concentrator producing double tomato extract at 32° Brix and aseptic packaging in 210kg bags. The company is a pioneer in Argentina for ready meals packaged in Tetra Recart sterilizable carton packaging and holds FSSC 22000 food safety certification.

Agro Andina operates a hybrid business model with four revenue streams: branded consumer food products (Sabores del Valle, Frutos del Nevado) sold through 117+ retail points across Argentina; co-packing/contract manufacturing services for large national third-party brands; premium pet food under Taste of The Valley; and international exports of bulk and finished tomato products to China, Uruguay, and Brazil (including a strategic partnership with COFCO). The company leverages the Famatina Valley's favorable climate for agricultural production, achieving the best tomato yield per hectare in Argentina in 2022/2023, with 2024 processing targeting approximately 38 million kg at peak daily throughput exceeding 600,000 kg. Governance rests with President Guillermo Böveda and Directors Ezequiel Albrecht and Juan Carlos Saavedra under provincial oversight.

Distribution channels span domestic supermarkets (Super 2000, Maxi 2000), wholesale distributors, and international direct export customers, supported by participation in trade shows (SIAL Paris), digital marketing through website and social media, and the Manos Riojanas/Mejor Riojanas quality seal. The company processes over 130 direct employees across 8-hour shifts in three shifts during the December-to-May seasonal operation, with 80+ trucks dedicated to harvest logistics. Headquartered at Av. Perón 1317, Chilecito, with a secondary industrial plant at Ruta Nac. 38 km 432 in La Rioja Capital.

Name

Agro Andina

Legal name

Agro Andina S.A.

Website

https://agroandina.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agro Andina S.A. is a state-owned Argentine food processor producing tomato conserves, sauces, legumes, ready meals, and pet food under the Sabores del Valle, Frutos del Nevado, and Taste of The Valley brands, serving domestic retail and exporting to China, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Processed Tomato Foods

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro primary industry

Canned & Jarred Fruit & Vegetable Processing (Canning, Bottling) (AFAKAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Canned Vegetables Manufacturing (AFAKACAB), Fresh-Cut & Value-Added Produce (Washed, Peeled, Sliced, Packaged) (AFAKAFAA)

Keywords

• Tomato processing
• Canned food manufacturing
• Ready meal production
• Legume processing
• Co-packer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chilecito

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consumer Food Products: Sale of tomato products (puree, pulp, crushed tomatoes, sauces), legumes (peas, chickpeas, lentils, beans), and ready meals (soups, stews, chicken dishes) under Sabores del Valle, Agro Andina, and Frutos del Nevado brands through retail stores and supermarkets across Argentina.
2. Co-Packer/Contract Manufacturing Services: Outsourcing services for food product packaging. Company offers equipment to serve hundreds of demanded foods in the food industry. Produces white label products for third-party companies including large national companies.
3. Pet Food (Taste of The Valley): Wet pet food products (human-grade quality) for cats and dogs marketed under Taste of The Valley brand, positioned as premium natural pet food.
4. Export Products: Export of cubed tomatoes to China (128,000 Tetra Recart packages of 340gr), concentrated tomato pulp to Uruguay (6-8 truckloads monthly), and double tomato extract to Brazil (24 tons in 220kg drums).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agro Andina specializes in primary tomato production and the elaboration of tomato conserves, legumes, packaged ready meals, and frozen vegetables, sold under the brands Sabores del Valle, Agro Andina, Frutos del Nevado, and Taste of The Valley. The company also operates as a co-packer producing private label products for third-party brands and exports bulk tomato products (cubed tomato, concentrated pulp, double extract) to international markets.

Product overview

Agro Andina is a food production and processing company specializing in tomato primary production and processed food products. The company operates under multiple brands: Sabores del Valle (consumer-facing brand for practical, nutritious products), Frutos del Nevado (secondary tomato product brand), and Taste of The Valley (pet food brand launched in 2024). The product portfolio includes tomato-based products (puree, pulp, crushed tomatoes with various flavors), sauces (Filetto, Pizza, Pomarola), legumes (peas, chickpeas, lentils, beans), and ready meals (vegetable soup, Portuguese chicken, locro, lentils stew, meat with rice, carbonada). All products are manufactured using state-of-the-art technology with a focus on sustainable packaging through Tetra Recart cartons, and the company holds FSSC 22000 food safety certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Frutos del Nevado: Brand for tomato products including tomato puree, pulp, and crushed tomatoes under the Frutos del Nevado product line.
• Taste of The Valley

Products and services

• Tomato Puree Tomato puree product from La Rioja province tomatoes, processed and packaged in Tetra Brik 520g containers for retail consumers.
• Tomato Pulp Tomato pulp product from La Rioja province, packaged in Tetra Brik 520g containers for retail consumers.
• Traditional Crushed Tomato Traditional crushed tomato product in glass bottle 950g format for retail consumers.
• Traditional Crushed Tomato Flavoured with Basil Traditional crushed tomato with basil flavoring, packaged in glass bottle 330g format.
• Traditional Crushed Tomato Flavoured with Oregano Traditional crushed tomato with oregano flavoring for retail consumers.
• Traditional Crushed Tomato Flavoured with Spice Traditional crushed tomato with spicy flavoring, packaged in glass bottle 330g format.
• Filetto Sauce Premium sauce made with tomato, fresh onion, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and seasonings in Tetra Recart 340g packaging for retail consumers.
• Pizza Sauce Pizza sauce product for cooking and food preparation, sold in Tetra Recart 340g packaging.
• Pomarola Sauce Tomato-based sauce with olive oil, peppers, garlic, and herbs sold in Tetra Recart 340g packaging.
• Peas Dehydrated dry peas, rehydrated and packaged in Tetra Recart 340g for retail consumers.
• Chickpeas Chickpeas in water, packaged in Tetra Recart 340g for retail consumers.
• Lentils Dehydrated dry lentils with calcium chloride, packaged in Tetra Recart 340g for retail consumers.
• Beans Dehydrated dry beans with calcium chloride, packaged in Tetra Recart 340g for retail consumers.
• Vegetable Soup Ready meal vegetable soup with pumpkin, corn, tomato, beef, onion and spinach, pioneering Argentina's first ready meal in Tetra Recart carton.
• Portuguese Chicken Ready meal Portuguese chicken with peas and tomato, packaged in Tetra Recart carton.
• Locro Traditional Argentine locro stew with pumpkin, white corn, beef, pork and beans, packaged in Tetra Recart carton.
• Lentils Stew Ready meal lentils stew with beef, tomato, potato and carrots, packaged in Tetra Recart carton.
• Meat with Rice Ready meal beef with rice, carrots, peas and peppers, packaged in Tetra Recart carton.
• Carbonada Traditional Argentine beef stew with pumpkin, corn, onion and peppers, packaged in Tetra Recart carton.
• Taste of The Valley - Adult Dog Balanced and complete wet food for adult dogs with natural ingredients including fresh chicken breast, human consumption quality (Human Grade), prebiotic fiber, gluten-free and grain-free formulation.
• Taste of The Valley - Adult Cat Balanced and complete wet food for adult cats with natural ingredients including fresh chicken breast, human consumption quality (Human Grade), prebiotic fiber, gluten-free and grain-free formulation.
• Co-Packer/Contract Manufacturing Services Contract manufacturing and private label/co-packing services for third-party food brands and large national companies, including ready meals in Tetra Recart cartons and premium sauces in glass jars.

Quantifiable outcome

• La Rioja achieved best tomato yield per hectare in Argentina in 2022/2023 season, competing with Mendoza, San Juan, Rio Negro and NOA
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• COFCO (China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation)coreTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2024Chinese food conglomerate visited Agro Andina's Chilecito plant in April 2024 to inspect production of 128,000 Tetra Recart packages of cubed tomato for export. COFCO produces approximately 2.8 million tons of semi-processed tomato products annually in China and expressed interest in Agro Andina's finished product capabilities. Representatives included Quality Manager Li Xai and R&D Director Sum Ping. COFCO is interested in exploring additional products like crushed tomatoes, puree, pulp, and sauces in Tetra Recart packaging.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cirio: Italian canned tomato and ready-sauce manufacturer with broad European distribution. Comparable in preserved-tomato and ready-meal product positioning relevant to Agro Andina's Tetra Recart ready-meal launch.
• Kraft Heinz: Global packaged food giant with Heinz tomato products (ketchup, sauces, canned tomatoes). Competes with Agro Andina in international markets and benchmarks the global tomato processing cost curve.
• Conagra Brands (Hunt's): Owner of Hunt's, the leading U.S. canned tomato brand. Comparable processed-tomato product portfolio at scale, with established retailer relationships in adjacent export markets.
• Arcor: Argentina's largest food conglomerate, owner of La Campagnola and Molto canned tomato and sauce brands. Competes directly with Agro Andina across canned tomato, sauces, and legumes categories in Argentine retail.
• Bonduelle: Global leader in canned and frozen vegetables. Directly comparable in Agro Andina's frozen onion (Nave 3) and frozen vegetables operations, as well as shelf-stable legume product lines.
• McCain Foods: Global frozen food manufacturer (frozen vegetables, prepared meals). Comparable in ready-meal and frozen-vegetable categories where Agro Andina is building presence.
• Mutti: Italian premium tomato products company. Closest premium-tier analogue to Agro Andina's Tetra Recart-positioned Sabores del Valle line; comparable in shelf-stable, value-added tomato positioning.

Emerging players

• Greenyard: European processed vegetable and ready-meal producer. Comparable in canned and frozen vegetable operations, with similar co-packing and private-label service capabilities.

Direct peers

• La Campagnola: Argentine canned tomato and legume brand (Arcor-owned) and the closest direct competitor in Agro Andina's core canned tomato category. Competes head-to-head on Argentine supermarket shelves.
• Molto: Argentine sauce and tomato product brand (Arcor-owned). Directly comparable product portfolio — tomato sauces, purees, and condiments — distributed across the same Argentine retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFG6s25c9Etkb9_BGIrGidA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AgroAndinaSA
• Instagraminstagram.com/agro_andina_sa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agro-andina-s-a-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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