Food Magazine March 2016 | Page 65

LATIN AMERICA
Value in every single line of products Agrana ’ s portfolio includes products in these four divisions :
1 . Fruit preparations & fillings : Agrana manufactures stabilized fruit bases for dairy , ice cream and bakery industries , among others . This division represents 80 percent of the company ’ s core business .
2 . Frozen : Berries , processed fruits and vegetables are produced in various forms , including : individually quick frozen ( IQF ), free of additives and preservatives ; block quick frozen ( BQF ), blended or not with additional ingredients depending on client ’ s needs ; and frozen purees , pasteurized or unpasteurized , with or without sugar added . This adds up to 15 percent of the company ’ s sales , including clients in the food service industry .
3 . Fresh fruits : Packed berries are sent directly to retail outlets , with the majority exported to the U . S . according to health standards . Fresh fruit production and packaging amount to less than five percent of the company ’ s revenue .
4 . Dried fruit : This unit develops and produces innovative , competitive and versatile solutions aligned to trends in health foods . Offered products include hot air dried fruit ( DAC ), dry infused fruit , sweetened dried fruit , ( FED ), restyled fruit and dehydrated-flavored cubes ( CDS ).
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