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AGEIRONHERBS & SPICES S.R.L

Presentation

Per - 2002

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Who We Are ? We are a Family Organization denominated forBusiness proposals AGEIRON HERBS & SPICESS.R.L., Peruvian Company dedicated to produce

and process Oregano for Export. Experienced since 1996 in handling experimentalcrops for oregano research and for own source ofraw material. Complementary to our business we offer technicalassistance to the Andean community in order toimprove the quality of raw material. Finally we define ourselves as a reliable companyfor serious International Trade and Commerce.

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Our OrganizationI s ba sed on t he ne x t s tr eng th s : Peru is quite probe as the largest oregano producerin South America. AGEIRON`S approach to the Andean Communityallows it to offer a sustainable covering of Oreganomost 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 anAnnual Demand of 360 Tons of oregano. The use of appropriate technology in our

manufacturing process guarantee the quality of finalproduct from beginning to end.

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Our Main Objective Introduce to United States Spices Market

the best selection of Oregano Vulgare L. fromPeruvian Andean for the satisfaction of themost exigent oregano gourmet demand,according to international standards for foodand beverages regulated by USDA-FDA, andAPHIS.

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Where are we Located ? Our headquarters and crops are strategicallylocated in the South Region of PeruvianAndes, which is best known as the mainproduction center of oregano in SouthAmerica. This location lies close to a community of onehundred 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.

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SOUTHAMERICA PERU

TACNA

Our Location

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Origanum Vulgare L.

Origanum Vulgare L.

Best Known as the pizzaherb, widely use forcooking. Origanum is one of theNatures f inestpreservative. The dry herb is use in many

processed foods such usalcoholic beverages, meatand meat products,condiment and rel ishes,snack foods and milkproducts.

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Peruvian Oregano Oregano Leaves comesfrom perennials plantscultivated at altitudes

over the 3000 m.o.s.l. Sun light, fresh water,and natural nutrientshelps plants forgrowing flavorful andaromatic. Plants grows strongerand plenty of color asin the picture. VIEW OF FOUR MONTHPLANT.

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5,832

9,159 9,660

3,239

4,326

0

1,000

2,0003,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,0009,000

10,000

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 (Year)

(Production)

Peru Statistics Peru is themain productioncenter in SouthAmerica,producingapproximately4,800 Tons by

the end of theyear 2002.

OREGANO ANUAL PRODUCTION1996 - 2000

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Peruvian Exports

1,500

1,000

(Year)

(Tons)

1999 2000 2001

500

1,250

1,750

750

PERU ANNUAL EXPORTS1999 - 2001

Perus Exportswil l recover itslevels by theend of the of2002.

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Tarata and its nearAndeancommunities,Susapaya andYabroco are themore importantsources of flavorfuloregano in Tacna,Per.

CITY OF TARATA, TACNA PERU.

Our main sources ?

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Oregano communities Susapaya Yabroco

TACNA - PERUTACNA - PERU

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Fields Panoramic View Oregano fields are natural cultivated and harvested.

TARATA, TACNA -PERU

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Andean structuresCrops at this altitude are safe from germs andinsects.

TACNA - PERU

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Natural Soil The soil is free from pesticides and artificialferti l izers.

TACNA - PERU

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Healthy Plants Plants grow nice thanks to clime and freshwater from spring mountains.

ORIGANUM VULGARE - PERU

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Raw Material Leaves are dehydratednatural, undirected tosun. After drying is siftedand packed fordelivery to our Plant. Raw Material is readyfor cleaning andselection process.

Origanum Vulgare L.

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OREGANO FANCY OREGANO LIVIANO OREGANO REGULAR

Leaves for export are selected according byinternational quality standards and customersatisfaction. The product is processed at ourfactory according to good manufacturingpractices and international hygienestandards.

AGEIRONS Oregano Classification

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Technical Specifications General propertiesAppearance: pale

grayish greenleafAroma & Test : spicy,warm, pungent and

slightlybitterflavor.

Size: 0.5 mm. to 4.0Oregano sample Picture

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Technical Specifications Chemical Analysis

Whole insect dead : 3 by countExcreta Mammalian : 1 mg./Lb.Excreta Other : 10 mg./ Lb.Mold : 1 % by WgtInsect Defiled infest : 1 % by WgtExt. Foreign Matter : 1 % by Wgt

H 2 0 : max. 12%Ashes : max. 5 %AIA : 2.5 %

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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 % 100.5 4.0 mm Max % 900.5 mm down Max % 7 Volatile Oil Min 2.0 %

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Oregano Liviano Use a fine selection of leaves coming from

crops at its middle age.

Leaves for packing are selected as follow:Granulation 6.0 mm up Max % 102.0 6.0 mm Max % 902.0 mm down Max % 7Volatile Oil Min 1.5 %

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Use a fine selection of leaves coming fromthe region.

Leaves for packing are selected as follow:

Oregano Regular

Granulation 4.0 mm up Max % 100.5 4.0 mm Max % 854.0 mm down Max % 7

Volatile Oil Min 1.5 %

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Processor Plant Size Plant:

880 mts2 Processing Capacity:

2.5 Tons per Day Store Capacity:

40 Tons monthly

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Packing The Oregano is

packed in Paper

Kraft Bags, weighted12.5 kg W/N. Paper bags are

sewed with cotton

rope and vegetableink labeled. Paper Bags Sample Picture

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Final Product Finest Oregano VulgareL. cleaned and packedready for Export. Each bag contains 12.5Kg. of quality Oregano,with minimum foreignmatters.

FINAL PRODUCT (Sample picture)

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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

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Availabil ity Oregano Fancy :

Oregano Liviano:

Oregano Regular:

60 Tons per year

120 Tons per year

240 - 360 Tons per year

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Certif icates Origin Microbiological Analysis Fit Sanitary Fumigation Exporter Declaration

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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

Contact us?

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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 & SP ICES S .R . L .Team Work.

Especial thanks to Members of USA Companies.

Our Thanks

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AGEIRONHERBS & SP ICESS .R . L .

Peruvian Origanum Vulgare L.TACNA, PERU - SOUTH AMERICA