ABOUT ABOUT US
Our Purpose
We improve quality of life by sharing our fruit
Since 1955, we have been bringing the best of our region to countries across the southern hemisphere, sharing fresh, flavorful, high-quality fruit.
Each variety follows a journey shaped by the care, expertise, and dedication of our growers, so that it can be enjoyed by people in every corner of the globe.
We have built this journey with a sense of responsibility, promoting the overall well-being of those who work with our fruit and respect for the environment that allows us to grow it.
Our Purpose
We improve quality of life by sharing our fruit
Since 1955, we have been bringing the best of our region to countries across the southern hemisphere, sharing fresh, flavorful, high-quality fruit.
Each variety follows a journey shaped by the care, expertise, and dedication of our growers, so that it can be enjoyed by people in every corner of the globe.
We have built this journey with a sense of responsibility, promoting the overall well-being of those who work with our fruit and respect for the environment that allows us to grow it.
WHAT WE DO
Our Mission
We grow and sell the fruit that our customers love.
To that end, we are innovative and strive to ensure the profitability of our business by growing sustainably and forging partnerships based on shared value.
Trust
Credibility, professionalism, and a proven track record define who we are.
Quality
We ensure the quality of our products to improve people's quality of life.
Commitment
We work responsibly, recognizing that our actions have an impact on the environment.
Collaboration
We strive to build transparent and collaborative relationships to satisfy those who place their trust in us
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Each seal represents the joint effort of our producers, technical teams, and communities to deliver reliable, high-quality products.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Each seal represents the joint effort of our producers, technical teams, and communities to deliver reliable, high-quality products.
OUR HISTORY
For 70 years, Copefrut has successfully tackled the challenges of the agribusiness sector, innovating and breaking new ground in order to bring you the finest fruit products.
In the early days, a group of growers from the Curicó area joined forces to market and export fresh fruit from the fields of Chile’s Central Valley to the world. Since then, our spirit of collaboration, trust, and professionalism has enabled us to continue innovating and growing so we can share our wonderful fruit.
1955
Fruit growers gather at the Club de la Unión Curicó with a vision of collaboration and growth
1956
Under the name Coopefrut Ltda., we are one of the first Chilean agricultural cooperatives to open up to the world.
1962
Our cooperative's first board of directors was led by José Soler Mallafré, better known as "Don Pepe," who brought a spirit of leadership and commitment to the organization.
1969
We exported 3,000 boxes of apples for the first time
1970
We began operations as a packaging and export company
1977
We introduced the Red King Oregon apple variety to Chile for production and subsequent marketing.
1978
Our innovation team successfully introduced and developed the Hayward kiwi variety and, in 1981, carried out Chile’s first export of kiwis of that variety (6,000 boxes).
1992
We ceased to be a cooperative and became a corporation under our current name: Copefrut S.A.
1996
Copefrut carried out Chile's first cherry export to China (4,000 boxes), establishing us from that point on as a leader in that market, where cherries are highly sought after during the Chinese New Year.
2017
We have the most modern cherry packaging production line in Latin America
2017 - 2018
By promoting a more sustainable product offering, we have established the Cenfrut Sur facility—which is pesticide-free and certified organic—with the goal of becoming Chile’s leading exporter of organic apples and achieving exponential growth in other organic crops such as cherries and blueberries.
14-02-2018
José Soler Mallafré, one of our founders and former president of Copefrut, has passed away. “Don Pepe” was known for his business acumen, his excellent management, and his approachable leadership.
2018
To get closer to our consumers and provide better service to our customers, we launched our Commercial Platform in Asia, with two operations centers and cold storage facilities—one in Guangzhou and the other in Shanghai, China.
2019
The corporate image is being revamped to be fresher, more dynamic, and more modern, in order to meet the industry’s new challenges.
Download our book
The Fruit of Our History
The Curicó Farmers' Union is the source of a story of hard work and collaboration. Discover it in this commemorative book.
Download our book
The Fruit of Our History
The Curicó Farmers' Union is the source of a story of hard work and collaboration. Discover it in this commemorative book.
OUR DIRECTORY
Copefrut's Board of Directors consists of eight directors, who are responsible for setting overall strategic guidelines, overseeing the business and its results, and managing risks.
OUR DIRECTORY
OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
WE ARE COMMITTED TO
THINGS WHAT DO WE CARE?
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