What is Complejo Agroindustrial Beta S.A.?

Complejo Agroindustrial Beta S.A. operates as a Peruvian agricultural company specializing in the cultivation, processing, and international distribution of fresh produce. According to company materials and business registration records, the operation was founded in 1994 by Víctor Matta Curotto, beginning with a 12-hectare farm in Chincha, Ica region. As documented in the company's 2024 Integrated Report, operations encompass 7,791 hectares across 29 farming sites and nine packing facilities distributed throughout Peru's coastal agricultural regions in Piura, Lambayeque, and Ica.

The company produces six primary crops for export: blueberries, table grapes, Hass avocados, green asparagus, pomegranates, and mandarins. Company materials indicate annual revenues of approximately USD 257 million as documented in 2024, representing a 17.5% increase from the prior year's USD 219 million. Blueberries constitute the largest revenue contributor at 57.38% of total sales, followed by table grapes at 29.94%, avocados at 4.55%, and asparagus at 3.78%, according to the company's financial disclosure.

Complejo Agroindustrial Beta distributes products to B2B customers across 38 countries spanning five continents, according to company statements. Primary export destinations include the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. The company serves major international supermarket chains including Walmart, Lidl, Costco, Tesco, and Mercadona through direct sales agreements representing approximately 30% of distribution, with the remaining 70% distributed through wholesale markets and international commercial offices. According to Peru's agroexport rankings documented in industry publications, the company ranked as the second-largest fresh produce exporter and fourth-largest blueberry exporter in Peru during 2024.

Corporate Foundation

Complejo Agroindustrial Beta S.A. operates as a private Sociedad Anónima (corporation) under Peruvian law with business registration number RUC 20297939131. Company materials indicate the business was founded in 1994 by Víctor Matta Curotto, commencing operations with a 12-hectare asparagus farm in Chincha, Ica region. According to Peruvian business registry records, the company formally registered its business activities on November 9, 1995. The legal business name is Complejo Agroindustrial Beta S.A., operating under the commercial name "CABSA."

Ownership structure, according to the company's 2024 Integrated Report, comprises three shareholders: Torres de Río S.A.C. (93.88%), Rossana Ortiz Rodríguez (6.11%), and Víctor Manuel Matta Curotto (0.01%). Víctor Matta Curotto serves as President of the Board of Directors and maintains business interests in multiple sectors through Caleta de Oro Holding (Panama and Peru), which also includes fishing company Pesquera Exalmar, according to Peruvian business intelligence sources.

The company's administrative headquarters is located at Avenida Víctor A. Belaúnde No. 214, Office 501, San Isidro, Lima, Peru, with the registered legal address at Calle Leopoldo Carrillo No. 160, Chincha Alta, Ica region. Lionel Arce Orbegozo serves as General Manager, a position documented since joining the company in September 1994 when operations comprised 45 hectares of asparagus, according to company interview materials.

Production Infrastructure

Complejo Agroindustrial Beta operates 29 farming sites totaling 7,791 hectares and nine packing facilities distributed across three Peruvian regions, according to the 2024 Integrated Report. Production infrastructure is geographically diversified to enable year-round cultivation and harvesting across northern and southern Peru.

Lambayeque Region Operations

In Lambayeque region, the company operates facilities in Jayanca and Olmos districts. The Jayanca operation, described in company materials as the "most cherished" northern operation, includes farming sites and packing facilities processing asparagus, blueberries, and avocados. The facility address documented in business directories is Antigua Carretera Panamericana Norte Km. 39.5, Lambayeque.

The Olmos operation comprises two farming lots: Lot C7 (1,000 hectares acquired in 2017) and Lot C1 (1,000 hectares acquired in 2021), according to industry publications. As documented in agricultural media reports from 2024, the Olmos operation cultivated approximately 615 hectares of blueberries, primarily Ventura variety (90%), with production projected at 12,000 metric tons for the 2024-2025 campaign. The Olmos facility includes an automated avocado packing plant inaugurated following a USD 15 million investment, featuring calibration machinery, selection equipment, and automatic packing systems with processing capacity of 30 metric tons per hour, according to company announcements published in 2018.

Piura Region Operations

In Piura region, operations are concentrated in Chulucanas district. Business directories document farm locations including Fundo La Encantada and Fundo Sol Sol 2 in Chulucanas, primarily cultivating table grapes. The operation includes packing facility La Recría, which achieved BRCGS version 9.0 certification with AA+ rating for grape packing, as announced in company materials.

Ica Region Operations

Ica region operations span three districts: Chincha, Ica, and Santiago (Paracas). According to the 2024 Integrated Report, Ica operations include three packing plants and 14 farming sites cultivating asparagus, table grapes, pomegranates, mandarins, and blueberries. Business registry records document facility addresses including:

• Avenida Luis Gálvez Chipoco No. 300, Chincha Alta

• Avenida Manuel Santana Chiri No. 1155, Ica

• Carretera Panamericana Sur, locations in Chincha and Santiago districts

A new asparagus packing plant in Ica was announced in company materials, featuring three processing lines with capacity to process 20 metric tons of asparagus in various formats.

The company employs both Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in farming operations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in packing facilities, supplemented by Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems, according to quality management documentation.

Product Portfolio

Fresh Asparagus

Green asparagus represents the company's founding crop, with year-round production documented in Ica and Jayanca facilities. According to historical company statements, Peru ranks as the second-largest global asparagus supplier, and Beta materials claim the operation as among the largest fresh green asparagus exporters nationally. The company developed specialized varieties achieving documented yields of 15 metric tons per hectare in mature plantations, compared to national averages of 6.5 metric tons per hectare, according to 2013 industry reports. Products are exported fresh and in frozen formats, with frozen asparagus representing 0.97% of sales as documented in 2024.

Fresh Table Grapes

Table grape cultivation spans approximately 550 hectares across Ica and Chulucanas (Piura) operations, according to historical industry publications. The company produces Red Globe variety as a primary offering, alongside seedless varieties including Thompson, Superior, and Crimson developed for European and North American markets. According to company financial data, table grapes constituted 29.94% of export revenues in 2024. The operation achieved ranking as a principal Red Globe grape exporter nationally, according to 2012 industry reports.

Fresh Blueberries

Blueberry production represents the company's largest revenue segment at 57.38% of total sales documented in 2024. Operations maintain approximately 980 hectares of blueberry cultivation across Jayanca, Olmos, and other sites, with Ventura variety comprising 90% of plantings, according to 2024 agricultural media reports. The company has introduced new genetics including Mágica variety with 50 hectares documented in Olmos operations. Frozen blueberry products represent 0.75% of sales. According to industry rankings, the company achieved fourth-place national ranking in blueberry exports during 2024.

Fresh Hass Avocados

Hass avocado variety cultivation spans operations in Chincha (70 hectares), Jayanca (80 hectares), and Olmos (500 hectares under development as of 2017), according to company announcements. Documented yields reach 20,000 kilograms per hectare in mature plantations. According to company materials, 95% of production is exported to European and United States markets. Avocados constituted 4.55% of export revenues in 2024.

Fresh Pomegranates

Pomegranate cultivation occurs primarily in Ica operations, representing 1.91% of export revenues documented in 2024. Products are marketed to international wholesale and retail customers.

Fresh Mandarins (including Nadorcott and Tangelo varieties)

Citrus production includes mandarin and tangelo varieties cultivated across 200 hectares in Ica region, according to commercial office materials. Nadorcott variety is harvested June through August. Mandarins constituted 0.71% of export revenues in 2024, according to financial disclosures.

All products are processed through company-owned packing facilities equipped with calibration, selection, and packaging systems. Packaging formats include clamshells manufactured from recycled post-consumer plastic sourced from Peru and virgin plastic from Asia, and corrugated cardboard boxes using national and imported paper from United States, Brazil, and European sources (Sweden, Finland), according to the 2024 sustainability report.

Certifications & Quality Standards

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Food Safety Certifications

GLOBALG.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices): According to the 2024 Integrated Report, 100% of farming sites maintain GLOBALG.A.P. certification. This internationally recognized standard covers agricultural production practices, environmental management, worker health and safety, and traceability. The certification, administered by GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH, applies to all 29 documented farming sites.

BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Food Safety): The 2024 report documents that 100% of packing plants achieved BRCGS certification, with all facilities receiving AA or AA+ ratings (the highest tier). This certification, administered by the British Retail Consortium, addresses food safety management systems, HACCP, product and process control, factory environmental standards, and personnel practices. Documented coverage includes both announced and unannounced audits.

SQF (Safe Quality Food): Company materials reference SQF certification as a food safety management system covering the supply chain. This certification, administered by the Safe Quality Food Institute, addresses hazard analysis and food safety plans.

Social Compliance Certifications

SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit): The 2024 report documents SMETA certification across all operational sites. This audit methodology, administered by Sedex, evaluates labor standards, health and safety, environmental practices, and business ethics according to Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code.

GRASP (GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice): Referenced in company materials as complementary to GLOBALG.A.P., this module addresses worker welfare, including working hours, representation, grievance procedures, and risk assessment.

Sustainability Certifications

Rainforest Alliance Certified: Company materials reference Rainforest Alliance certification addressing environmental protection, worker rights, and community engagement in agricultural operations.

LEAF Marque: According to the 2024 report, the company obtained LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) certification, administered by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), verifying environmentally responsible farm management practices.

Quality Management

SPRING: Referenced in company materials as a certification standard, though specific scope is not detailed in public documents.

Módulo Nurture: Documented in company materials as an additional certification standard.

Other Certifications

BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce): The company received recognition from BASC for maintaining a Security Management and Control System for over five years, documented across facilities in Chulucanas, Ica, Jayanca, Litardo, and Lambayeque.

Great Place to Work: The company achieved Great Place to Work certification for three consecutive years (2022-2024), administered by Great Place to Work Institute, recognizing workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

UN Global Compact Participant: Business registry records document participation in the United Nations Global Compact since 2017, with annual Communication on Progress reports submitted addressing the Ten Principles and Sustainable Development Goals.

Market Distribution

Geographic Export Markets

According to company materials, products are distributed to 38 countries across five continents. The 2024 Integrated Report and export data document primary destination markets including:

Americas: United States (described as principal market) Europe: Spain, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany (documented in export records); markets served extend to mainland Europe and Eastern Europe according to commercial office materials Asia: Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea (documented in export records) Other documented markets: Canada, Chile, Russia

The company operates with geographic positioning that according to announcements may benefit from the Chancay megaport in Peru, potentially reducing shipping time to Asian markets by up to 12 days.

Distribution Channels

Distribution occurs through three primary channels according to company materials:

Direct Retail Customers (30%): The company supplies major international supermarket chains through direct agreements with documented customers including Walmart, Lidl, Costco, Tesco, Mercadona, and Widmann.

Wholesale Markets (70%): Products are distributed through international wholesale markets and distributors.

International Commercial Offices: The company operates wholly-owned commercial subsidiaries providing regional sales and distribution services:

• Beta Best Produce LLC (United States): Serves North American market

• Beta Best Produce B.V. (Netherlands): Serves mainland Europe (excluding Spain), United Kingdom, and Eastern Europe markets from Netherlands base

• Beta Best Produce Ltd (United Kingdom): European market service

• Giménez & Beta Internacional S.L. (Spain): Partnership arrangement serving Spanish and southern European markets; company materials indicate this originated as a joint venture with Hermanos Jiménez, a relationship exceeding 20 years in asparagus trade. Business registry records (BORME) document that Beta Best Produce España SL became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Complejo Agroindustrial Beta S.A. on April 16, 2024.

These international offices are described in company materials as enabling proximity to customers and managing seasonal supply programs for retail distribution.

Customer Segments

Primary customer segments documented in company materials include:

• International supermarket retail chains

• Wholesale produce distributors

• Food service distributors

The business model focuses exclusively on B2B export sales, with products destined for international markets rather than Peruvian domestic consumption.

Sustainability & Social Responsibility

DISCLAIMER: The following represents publicly stated initiatives documented in company materials. Independent verification of implementation would require third-party assessment.

Environmental Management

According to the 2024 Integrated Report, the company operates environmental management programs addressing water usage, carbon 

emissions, soil health, and biodiversity. Documented initiatives include:

Water Management: The company reports water extraction reduction of 7.28% documented in 2024. Operations in Olmos include construction of water reservoirs and wells for water security, according to agricultural media reports. However, investigative journalism published in 2025 documents that the company holds 256 groundwater usage rights (increased from 5 rights in 2005), ranking third nationally in groundwater rights according to Peru's Autoridad Nacional del Agua records. The same investigation documents that the company benefited from the 2015 water amnesty (Decreto Supremo Nº 007-2015-MINAGRI), regularizing 15 previously informal wells in Paracas and Santiago districts.

Carbon Footprint: Company materials document ongoing measurement and certification of greenhouse gas emissions, though specific emission quantities are not publicly disclosed.

Renewable Energy: The 2024 report announces plans for solar energy installation scheduled for first semester 2025, described as the company's first renewable energy system.

Soil Remediation: The company reports development of soil remediation techniques recovering approximately 60% of agricultural land affected by heavy metals, returning these areas to productive cultivation meeting international market standards.

Social Programs

The company operates social responsibility programs documented in sustainability reports, structured around three pillars:

Health: Investment of USD 15,000 documented in 2024 for anemia reduction programs benefiting documented populations near operational areas.

Education: Partnership programs including participation in SUNASS "Gota de Oro" water education competition; collaboration with "Sembrando Talento" library initiative in partnership with Hortus S.A. and Un Millón de Niños Lectores.

Food Security: Programs addressing food waste reduction, documented as benefiting 26,000 people according to 2024 report.

Community Development: The company reports community engagement programs in localities surrounding operational areas, addressing infrastructure and service needs in Piura, Lambayeque, and Ica regions.

Labor Practices

According to the 2024 Integrated Report, the company employed approximately 33,264 workers during the reporting period, with 98.5% classified as operational personnel. The report documents implementation of workplace safety programs reducing the Accident Frequency Index from 6.14 in 2023 to 3.96 in 2024. Employee turnover rate decreased from 18.1% to 14.0% during the same period.

The company reports maintaining a Human Rights Policy and operating ethics committees addressing workplace harassment, conflict of interest, and labor standards. Zero cases of child labor or forced labor were documented in 2024, according to company materials.

Gender equity programs documented include maintaining approximately 20% female representation in leadership positions, with policies addressing equal remuneration documented in company materials.

The company has received recognition from Peru's Ministry of Labor for labor practices, ranking second in the "Buenas Prácticas Laborales" competition in the category of child labor eradication, according to 2024 announcements.

Research & Innovation

The company documents investment of USD 293,638 in research, development, and innovation projects during 2024, according to the Integrated Report. Documented initiatives include:

Biological Pest Control: Development of an internal laboratory reproducing beneficial autochthonous microorganisms for pest and disease control, reducing chemical input costs and environmental impact according to company materials.

Air Purification Systems: Implementation of air purification and sanitization technology in blueberry packing areas, maintaining low pathogen levels to meet international quality standards.

Agricultural Technology: Testing of artificial pollination systems in response to declining bee populations, described as in pilot phase as of report publication.

Digital Systems: Implementation of SpaceAG Forms digital platform for phytosanitary evaluations and certification management in blueberry processing at Jayanca and Olmos facilities, according to company announcements.

Product Development: Introduction of new blueberry genetics including Mágica variety; expansion of seedless grape varieties Thompson, Superior, and Crimson for specific export markets.

Information Currency and Verification

This company profile reflects publicly available information from Complejo Agroindustrial Beta's 2024 Integrated Report (published April 2025), company website (beta.com.pe), Peruvian business registrations (SUNAT, SUNARP), Global G.A.P. and BRCGS certification references in company materials, UN Global Compact participation records, Beta Best Produce commercial office websites (betabestproduce.com, betabestllc.com), Spanish business registry (BORME) for Beta Best Produce España, and industry publications including Agraria.pe, Gestión, Fresh Fruit Portal, and ADEX.

Time-sensitive data including production volumes (7,791 hectares, 29 farms, 9 packing plants), annual revenues (USD 257 million), facility counts, certification status, employee numbers (~33,264), and ownership percentages (Torres de Río S.A.C. 93.88%) reflect information as documented in sources dated 2024-2025 and may change. Users requiring current information should contact the company directly.

Certification validity and compliance status can change based on audits and operational changes. Buyers requiring certified products should request current documentation from the supplier and verify validity with certification bodies including GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH, BRCGS (British Retail Consortium), Safe Quality Food Institute, Sedex (SMETA), Rainforest Alliance, and LEAF.

Investigative journalism published in 2025 has documented water usage practices that differ from company sustainability narratives, including substantial groundwater rights accumulation and participation in the 2015 water amnesty program. Commercial parties should conduct independent verification of environmental claims and water management practices appropriate to their sourcing requirements.

AgriLinkage has not conducted independent verification of operational capabilities, facility conditions, or compliance claims. Commercial parties should conduct independent due diligence appropriate to their transaction requirements, including facility inspections, certification verification, and financial reference checks.

Accessing Current Information

Buyers and commercial partners requiring current operational details, product specifications, certification documentation, or commercial terms should contact Complejo Agroindustrial Beta directly through official channels:

Peru Headquarters:

• Address: Av. Víctor A. Belaúnde No. 214, Office 501, San Isidro, Lima, Peru

• Telephone: +51 56 581150

• Email: betacomercial@beta.com.pe

• Website: www.beta.com.pe

International Commercial Offices:

• United States: Beta Best Produce LLC (betabestllc.com)

• Europe: Beta Best Produce B.V. (Netherlands), Beta Best Produce Ltd (United Kingdom) - Contact: sales@betabestproduce.com (betabestproduce.com)

• Spain: Beta Best Produce España SL (formerly Giménez & Beta Internacional S.L.)

Buyers should request current documentation directly from the supplier including:

• Active certification certificates with scope and validity dates

• Detailed product specifications and available formats

• Current production calendars and availability windows

• Commercial terms, minimum order quantities, and logistics arrangements

• Food safety and traceability documentation

• Social compliance audit reports if required

Conclusion: Complejo Agroindustrial Beta's Position in Peruvian Agricultural Exports

Complejo Agroindustrial Beta S.A. operates as one of Peru's established agricultural export companies, with documented operations spanning three decades since founding in 1994. The company's scale of 7,791 hectares across 29 farming sites and nine packing facilities, combined with documented revenues of USD 257 million and distribution to 38 countries, positions it within Peru's top-tier agroexport sector. The fourth-place ranking in national blueberry exports and second-place ranking in fresh produce exports, as documented in 2024 industry data, indicates substantial market presence.

For buyers seeking Peruvian-origin blueberries, table grapes, Hass avocados, asparagus, pomegranates, or mandarins, the company offers year-round production through geographic diversification, B2B-focused distribution, and documented food safety certifications including GLOBALG.A.P. and BRCGS at all facilities. The operation's ownership of international commercial offices in key markets (United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain) provides regional sales support and logistics coordination for European and North American buyers.

This profile provides background intelligence to support preliminary supplier evaluation. Current commercial engagement requires direct contact with Complejo Agroindustrial Beta S.A. through official channels, comprehensive due diligence including facility inspections when feasible, and verification of all material representations through independent sources appropriate to the buyer's risk management requirements.