With a combined surface of nearly 2,000 hectares, both Peruvian companies are respectively recognized as the main producers of premium varieties of blueberries and avocados in the country.

Unifrutti Group, a Chile-based producer and distributor of fresh fruit, announced the acquisition of 100% of Bomarea and the Peruvian operations of AvoAmerica (AvoAmerica Perú) from US investors Solum Partners (a private equity fund) and Alpine Fresh (a fresh fruit and vegetable producer and distributor).

The two acquisitions reinforce Unifrutti's presence in Peru and broader its multifruit portfolio with top quality blueberries and avocados.

Unifrutti is focused on cultivating and providing a steady, secure supply of premium products to its customers around the world, and these additions underline its commitment to meet consumer demands.

With a combined surface area of nearly 2,000 hectares, Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru are recognized as the main Peruvian producers of premium varieties of blueberries and avocados, respectively.

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The acquisition strategically positions Unifrutti to meet the growing demand for blueberries and avocados from its global customers and increases its access to important markets such as the US and China. Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru will also continue to benefit from long-standing relationships and established business partnerships, including ongoing collaborations with prominent distributors Alpine Fresh and Westfalia Fruit.

Mohamed Elsarky, General Manager of the Unifrutti Group, highlighted the strategic importance of this acquisition: "The incorporation of Bomarea and AvoAmerica Perú to Unifrutti not only expands our range of products, but also improves the excellence of our customer service. With blueberries and avocado among the most desired and rapidly expanding superfruits, the addition of these companies to our portfolio aligns perfectly with our commitment to growing and supplying superior quality fruits to our customers around the world. Including Verfrut, these three acquisitions "mark the initial phase of our ambitious plans to become a leading company in sustainable multifruits worldwide."

The acquisition is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.