AGEIRON HERBS & SPICES S.R.

Presentation

Per

- 2002

Who We Are ?

We are a Family Organization denominated for Business proposals AGEIRON HERBS & SPICES S.R.L., Peruvian Company dedicated to produce and process Oregano for Export. Experienced since 1996 in handling experimental crops for oregano research and for own source of raw material. Complementary to our business we offer technical assistance to the Andean community in order to improve the quality of raw material. Finally we define ourselves as a reliable company for serious International Trade and Commerce.

Our Organization
Is based on the next strengths:

Peru is quite probe as the largest oregano producer in South America. AGEIRON`S approach to the Andean Community allows it to offer a sustainable covering of Oregano most exigent quality demand. Family and Employees are really involved in Oregano affairs, taken it as living experience. A healthy financial situation enable us to cover an Annual Demand of 360 Tons of oregano. The use of appropriate technology in our manufacturing process guarantee the quality of final product from beginning to end.

Our Main Objective

Introduce to United States Spices Market the best selection of Oregano Vulgare L. from Peruvian Andean for the satisfaction of the most exigent oregano gourmet demand, according to international standards for food and beverages regulated by USDA-FDA, and APHIS.

Where are we Located ?

Our headquarters and crops are strategically located in the South Region of Peruvian Andes, which is best known as the main production center of oregano in South America. This location lies close to a community of one hundred and sixty local producers involved in the oregano harvesting. Address Office is at, Calle Callao #331, Tacna Per, South America. Plant Address is at, Anexo Parque Industrial, Mz A Lote # 8., Tacna Per.

Our Location

SOUTHAMERICA

PERU

TACNA

Origanum Vulgare L.

Best Known as the pizza herb, widely use for cooking. Origanum is one of the Natures finest preservative. The dry herb is use in many processed foods such us alcoholic beverages, meat and meat products, condiment and relishes, snack foods and milk products.

Origanum Vulgare L.

Peruvian Oregano

Oregano Leaves comes from perennials plants cultivated at altitudes over the 3000 m.o.s.l. Sun light, fresh water, and natural nutrients helps plants for growing flavorful and aromatic. Plants grows stronger and plenty of color as in the picture.

PLANT.

VIEW OF FOUR MONTH

Peru Statistics
OREGANO ANUAL PRODUCTION
(Production)

Peru is the main production center in South America, producing approximately 4,800 Tons by the end of the year 2002.

1996 - 2000
9,159 9,660

10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 1996
5,832

4,326 3,239

1997

1998

1999

2000

(Year)

Peruvian Exports

Perus Exports will recover its (Tons) levels by the 1,750 end of the of 2002.
1,500 1,250 1,000 750 500 1999

PERU ANNUAL EXPORTS 1999 - 2001

2000

2001

(Year)

Our main sources ?

Tarata and its near Andean communities, Susapaya and Yabroco are the more important sources of flavorful oregano in Tacna, Per.

CITY OF TARATA, TACNA PERU.

Oregano communities

Susapaya

Yabroco

TACNA - PERU

TACNA - PERU

Fields Panoramic View

Oregano fields are natural cultivated and harvested.

TARATA, TACNA PERU

Andean structures
Crops at this altitude are safe from germs and insects.

TACNA - PERU

Natural Soil

The soil is free from pesticides and artificial fertilizers.

TACNA - PERU

Healthy Plants

Plants grow nice thanks to clime and fresh water from spring mountains.

ORIGANUM VULGARE - PERU

Raw Material

Leaves are dehydrated natural, undirected to sun. After drying is sifted and packed for delivery to our Plant. Raw Material is ready for cleaning and selection process.
Origanum Vulgare L.

AGEIRONS

Oregano Classification

Leaves for export are selected according by international quality standards and customer satisfaction. The product is processed at our factory according to good manufacturing practices and international hygiene standards.

OREGANO FANCY OREGANO LIVIANO OREGANO REGULAR

Technical Specifications

General properties
pale green

Appearance: grayish

leaf Aroma & Test : spicy, warm, pungent and bitter Size:

slightly flavor. 0.5 mm. to 4.0

Oregano sample Picture

Technical Specifications

Chemical Analysis
H2 0 Ashes AIA Whole insect dead Excreta Mammalian Excreta Other Mold Insect Defiled infest Ext. Foreign Matter : : : max. 12% max. 5 % 2.5 %

: 3 by count : 1 mg./Lb. : 10 mg./ Lb. : 1 % by Wgt : 1 % by Wgt : 1 % by Wgt

Oregano Fancy

Use only the highest quality plant material, coming from younger fields of Oregano. Leaves for packing are selected as follow: Granulation 4.0 mm up Max % 10 0.5 4.0 mm Max % 90 0.5 mm down Max % 7 Min 2.0 %

Volatile Oil

Oregano Liviano

Use a fine selection of leaves coming from crops at its middle age. Leaves for packing are selected as follow:
6.0 mm up Max % 10 2.0 6.0 mm Max % 90 2.0 mm down Max % 7 Min 1.5 %

Granulation

Volatile Oil

Oregano Regular

Use a fine selection of leaves coming from the region. Leaves for packing are selected as follow:
Granulation 4.0 mm up Max % 10 0.5 4.0 mm Max % 85 4.0 mm down Max % 7 Min 1.5 %

Volatile Oil

Processor Plant

Size Plant: 880 mts2 Processing Capacity: 2.5 Tons per Day Store Capacity: 40 Tons monthly

Packing

The Oregano is packed in Paper Kraft Bags, weighted 12.5 kg W/N. Paper bags are sewed with cotton rope and vegetable ink labeled.

Paper Bags Sample Picture

Final Product

Finest Oregano Vulgare L. cleaned and packed ready for Export. Each bag contains 12.5 Kg. of quality Oregano, with minimum foreign matters.

FINAL PRODUCT (Sample picture)

Shipment

20 FCL :5,000 kg. W/N

400 paper Bags (12.5 Kg)

40 FCL:10,000 Kg.W/N
800 paper Bags (12.5 Kg)

40 HC: 11,500 Kg.W/N

950 paper Bags (12.5 Kg)
40 HC CONTAINER

Availability

Oregano Fancy : Oregano Liviano: Oregano Regular:

60 Tons per year 120 Tons per year 240 - 360 Tons per year

Certificates

Origin Microbiological Analysis Fit Sanitary Fumigation Exporter Declaration

Contact us?

Address : Calle Callao # 331, 2do Piso Tacna, Peru South America Phone : 00511-54-747007 Fax : 00511-54-747007, 24 Hrs. URL : www.ageirons.com E-mail : ageirons@ageirons.com Contact : Martin A. Noriega Barraza martin@ageirons.com

Our Thanks

Consulate of Peru Commercial Counselor - Mr. Fernando Albareda AMCHAM American Chamber Of Commerce Of Peru A.D.E.X. Asociacin de Exportadores - Peru AGEIRON HERBS & SPICES S.R.L. Team Work. Especial thanks to Members of USA Companies.

AGEIRON
S.R.L.

HERBS & SPICES

Peruvian Origanum Vulgare L .

TACNA, PERU - SOUTH AMERICA