進口代理─阿根廷─「PEREZ MERCADER」稻米

For over 25 years, Perez Mercader S.A. ─a family company located in the city of San Salvador, the National Capital of Rice, in the province of Entre Rios─ has dedicated to rice processing. 

With a production capacity of 2,000 tons of raw material per month, it industrializes three different qualities of polished rice, which are marketed under different brands:

El Galeon, grade 1 quality, the seeds are classified by color, size, without defects and according to a single variety. It is found in presentations of 500g -1kg -1lb - 2lb - 5lb -10lb - 25lb - 50lb. Secondly, el Mesonero, Chapeton grade 2 quality, in presentations of 500g - 1kg. Lastly, el Remolon, second quality rice that is sold in the domestic market. 

Two types of conventional rice flour and a pregelatinized flour are also marketed under the brand El Galeon, registered as Gluten-Free Food (GFF) by the Food Control and Bromatology Institute (ICAB). 

Together with the INTI they have worked on different projects to develop a flour gelatinization, rice oil extraction and a flour premix formulation. They are currently executing a project of balanced food for animals. 

The company has a quality certification of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) issued by the International Agricultural Organization (Organizacion Internacional Agropecuaria, OIA) and a KOSHER certification issued by UK Kosher. It is currently working to acquire the Global Standard certification equivalent to GFSI. 

Abroad, its main markets are the United States, Brazil and Chile. It is currently aiming at expanding its presence in Europe, Canada and Australia. 

Regarding its exports, Claudia Mercader, marketing manager said: "In the markets where there is high consumption of rice, buyers know how to select, and there is where we differentiate ourselves, because we are true specialists in rice." 

HS CODE (NCM) 

-10062031 / Hulled rice 

-11029000 / Other cereal flours 

-10063011 / Polished or glazed rice