Nestlé completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Terrafertil, a natural foods company and main global producer of goldenberries. With this new investment, Nestlé is very well positioned to be the leader in the plant-food based segment in the Americas.

Terrafertil was founded in 2005 in Ecuador by five entrepreneurs on the idea of sharing unique products from Latin America with the world and bringing the highest quality natural and organic foods from across the world to Latin America. Since then, it has expanded its presence in the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and the United Kingdom. It is also present in 17 other markets through strategic third party alliances. The company continues to operate independently and will be managed by the co-founders David and Raul Bermeo.

Terrafertil collaborates with hundreds of small growers and local communities in Colombia and Ecuador to hand pick and carefully dry the goldenberries to ensure the highest standards of product quality. This year, through its flagship brands “Nature’s Heart” and “Essential Living Foods”, the company aims to expand its portfolio of healthy beverages and snacks, organic superfoods and culinary specialities.