ABU DHABI 11.12.2025: Unifrutti Group, a global integrated leader in premium fresh fruit production and distribution, has announced the acquisition of 100% of Safco (Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru) from Rio King and other minority shareholders.
Safco operates approximately 560 hectares of grape farms and two modern packhouses in Ica, one of Peru’s key grape-growing regions. The company supplies premium table grapes to leading U.S. retailers, with a strong focus on proprietary varieties such as Cotton CandyTM, Sweet Globe, and Autumn Crisp.
With this acquisition, Unifrutti consolidates its position as a leading table grape grower and exporter in the Southern Hemisphere, with more than 4,300 hectares of table grape farms and annual production of approximately 15 million boxes (120,000 metric tons).
The integration of Safco enables Unifrutti to serve U.S. customers seamlessly from September through June, sourcing from grape farms in Piura and Ica in Peru, Copiapó in northern Chile, and extending through central Chile. For European customers, this supply window is complemented by farms in Italy and South Africa, creating one of the most extensive global platforms in the table grape category.
Mohamed Elsarky, Group CEO of Unifrutti Group, commented:
“This acquisition marks another step in our journey to build the world’s leading sustainable multi-fruit company with a 52-week integrated supply. By integrating Safco’s premium varieties and capabilities, we reinforce our ability to serve leading retailers and distributors worldwide.”
Completion of the acquisition remains subject to customary closing conditions.
For media enquiries:
Lisa Barnard
Group Head of Marketing, Unifrutti Group
Lisa.Barnard@unifruttigroup.com
unifruttigroup.com
