Exportadora Los Olmos, exporters of table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums and pears from Chile, aim to expand their exports to the Asia region. Luis Ahumada, Director of Grupo Los Olmos says, "We are set to make a notable impression at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong. Our company is known for our dedication to quality and innovation, we're further consolidating our presence in the Asian market, which is becoming increasingly crucial to our global strategy."
The Company is part of Grupo Olmos who are active in the fresh fruit export sector with over 40 years of experience. Exportadora Los Olmos is the exporting unit, while the group also cultivate fruit in their own orchards through a separate business unit. "Additionally, we work with dedicated growers who export their fruit through Exportadora Los Olmos. For the past decade, Exportadora Los Olmos has used Fruit Logistica as a vital platform for client connections and exploring new opportunities. This year, we aim to highlight our premium fruit selections to a wider audience, with a particular focus on the China and Asia markets," states Ahumada.
Export highlights for the past season include cherries with 95% of total production exported with 665,000 boxes exported to China and Asia and 700,000 total boxes exported. The sugar plums with 95% of total production which are supplied by growers to Exportadora Los Olmos, are exported amounting to 170,000 boxes sent to China and Asia and 180,000 boxes in total. For table grapes, 10% to 20% of total production is exported, that's approximately 250,000 boxes of a total of 1.3 million boxes packed each season.
The current export markets of Exportadora Los Olmos where the company is active in numerous Asian countries, include China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, the Philippines, India, and Indonesia, Vietnam and Taiwan. Their fruit export schedule includes cherries from November to January; sugar plums from Mid-February to early March; table grapes from January to April each year.
Commitment to the Asian Market
"Asia presents a significant growth opportunity for Exportadora Los Olmos. The company's dedication to delivering high-quality fresh fruit aligns with the increasing demand in the region. Exportadora Los Olmos is excited to deepen its market presence and explore new growth avenues," explains Ahumada.
Partnerships and innovation
"Exportadora Los Olmos has well established relationships with key players in Asia. We're also keen on reaching new partnerships to enhance our market reach. We invest in cutting-edge technologies and maintain a customer-focused approach to meet the diverse needs of our clients."
Message to Asia market
"Exportadora Los Olmos is committed to excellence, delivering top-quality fresh fruit with the support of over four decades of industry expertise. The company is looking forward to building lasting relationships and expanding its footprint in Asia through continued growth and innovation," concludes Ahumada.
Meetings at Asia Fruit in Hong Kong can be arranged directly with the company.
For more information:
Luis Ahumada
Exportadora Los Olmos
Tel: +569 9 8855242
[email protected]
www.grupolosolmos.cl/exportadora/