PEPITA is the Representative Agent in the U.S. for a group of Growers from Chile selling and shipping their crops directly to buyers. We work closely with a Network of Chilean Growers producing high quality counter-seasonal fresh produce and committed to the highest standards in Food Safety and Farming practices.
Our service is to facilitate an efficient, positive and long-lasting Business and Trading relationship directly between Growers and Buyers.
- PEPITA find the Buyers for the Growers and build and develop the Business relationship between them
- OUR GROWERS export, ship and sell directly to buyers in the U.S.
- Our Growers have a supply of counter-seasonal High Quality fresh fruits such as early Clementines, Mandarins, Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Blueberries (both Fresh and IQF available) and cherries as well as Dried Fruits such as Walnuts and Raisins.
- Our Growers have up-to-date GLOBAL G.A.P. Certifications and they are registered under SYSTEMS APPROACH programs in Chile.
- They process and pack their fruit at state-of-the-art Cold Storage, Processing and Packing Plants fully USDA Certified with up-to-date FDA registrations and FSMA, GFSI and HACCP certifications.
- The Processing and Packing facilities used by our Growers meet all Standards for Quality Control, Food Safety, Quality Assurance and adhere strictly to U.S. CBP CTPAT Programs.
- They work with top providers of Quality Packaging materials, reliable and experienced Logistics service providers and World Leader Container Shipping companies.
- PEPITA assist and help Growers in every step required during the Exportation process to facilitate the bilingual English-Spanish communication and exchange of information and documentation between the Grower and the Buyer to guarantee an efficient and clear trading process for both parties.
- PEPITA make sure only the finest fruit is picked, processed, packed and shipped to the Buyer.