SouthAm combines a local focus with an international reach. The company enjoys strong competitive advantages that come from its ability to leverage direct, local access to the rich farming output of Chile and the South American supply chain. Its headquarters are just outside of Chile’s capital, Santiago.

SouthAm is a trusted freeze-dried fruit supplier to many global CPG companies and is widely known as a leader in delivering the highest quality freeze-dried ingredients. Van Drunen Farms, with headquarters in Momence, IL, is a world leader in agriculture, food science, and dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and grains. 27, 2019 /CNW/ - The Van Drunen Family of Companies (“Van Drunen Farms”) and SouthAm Freeze Dry (“SouthAm”) today announced a new partnership whereby Van Drunen Farms will take a majority stake in SouthAm. Van Drunen Farms and SouthAm Freeze Dry Announce New Business Partnership Van Drunen Farms has plants in Illinois, Indiana, as well as Serbia and China. “Ultimately, with our combined resources we have now broadened our direct supply chain to both hemispheres, making us both more efficient and effective.” It is truly a win for us, for our Van Drunen partners, and above all for our customers. “With that initial goal achieved, we are now ready to partner with Van Drunen Farms to bring this message and these products to the world. SouthAm founder and board chairman Boris Hirmas said: “We started in 2004 with a mission to create a world-class business to showcase Chile’s unique capacity for premium quality manufacturing and food products. The deal is expected to allow both companies to expand their global supply network. This investment also supports SouthAm’s innovation, which focuses on the development of native herbal, fruit and vegetable ingredients. With the acquisition of this stake in SouthAm, Van Drunen Farms expects to have better access to the South and Central American fruits that could be included in food, functional food and supplements.

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