We collect reliable information, make it available in real time and support our clients to make quick and important decisions for the development of their business.

Through a close and involved relationship, we offer a reliable and timely information service that provides flexible solutions and quick response to our clients.

OUR VALUES

Leadership

We take the initiative and look for solutions with professionalism, with quality as our main goal, always looking ahead and leading the way.

Adaptability

In an ever-changing world, we have the flexibility to be able to provide assertive and current answers, adapting to the time required for each assignment

Knowledge

We are always observing and researching the environment to remain up to date, providing the latest information to our teams, clients and the market.

Reliability

Our track record is complemented by an empathetic and close relationship with our clients. We are accessible and reliable for them, and, in this way, they can have peace of mind when delegating the control of their cargo to us.

CHAIRMAN

Manuel José Alcaíno De Esteve
Agricultural Engineer,
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
malcaino@fruitonline.com

VICE CHAIRMAN

Fernando Irarrázaval Zegers
Agricultural Engineer,
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
fernando@fruitonline.com

GENERAL MANAGER

Christian Müller Araya
Agricultural Engineer,
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso.
cmuller@fruitonline.com

HISTORY

1988

Decofrut is founded in Rotterdam, Holland, by its current chairman Manuel José Alcaino.

1994

The first inspections begin in Italy and England and later expanding to Spain, Russia and the rest of Europe.

1991

The Research Department is born, focused on providing information, research, statistics and intelligence on international fresh fruit markets.

1998

Decofrut expands into the American market by opening an office in the Port of Philadelphia. That same year the Miami office was inaugurated and the following year the Los Angeles office was opened. Subsequently, operations were opened in McAllen and Houston, Nogales and a wide range of seasonal operations in different states.

1999

Operations were opened in Mexico for products imported into that country, and then inspections at origin were incorporated for products destined for the American market.

2002

Operations begin in Chile to provide Quality Control services at origin.

2001

Expanded into the Asian market, opening the first office in Hong Kong, and then began operations in China, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

2011

Operations begin in Peru, where the entire fruit-producing area is currently covered.

2013

The Berries Division is created with specialized services in these species for producers (at origin) and importers (at destination).

2017

The first inspections are carried out in South Africa and the Food Safety Division is born.

2014

The Retail Division begins to operate with specialized services for Supermarket Chains.

2018

Operations opened in the United Arab Emirates, covering Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

Chile - Santiago
decofrut@fruitonline.com
Phone: +562-26587474

U.S.A. - Philadelphia
decofrut.phila@fruitonline.com
Phone: +1-8567429200

Netherlands - Rotterdam
decofrut.nl@fruitonline.com
Phone: +31-622541527