- Founded in 1954 and based in Lima, Peru. - A pioneer and a leading manufacturer of natural food thickener/stabilizer, the tara gum. - Specializes in the export of food additives, nuts, and grains. - The main products are tara powder, tara gum, green olives, shelled chestnuts, and white corn. - The main markets are North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. - Looks forward to expanding the markets especially in India and Indonesia where these ingredients are not yet as well known as other similar and older ingredients in the food industry.