About Us – David Del Curto | Líder en el negocio de exportación de fruta

Our story

Our story began more than 70 years ago as “David del Curto,” in its early days a nuts and legumes trading company in Chile. Today, as DDC, our fresh, delicious produce nourishes people in more than 40 countries around the world.

Our present is the fruit of more than 70 years of commitment...

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2005

2021

2023

Establishment of David del Curto Company, starting with the export of dried fruits to Argentina.

The company is constituted as David Del Curto Libera Exportadora Agropecuaria S.A.

Beginning of fresh fruit exports.

Opening of the Packinghouse in Requínoa.

Opening of the Packinghouse in Romeral, Curicó.

Death of David del Curto, leading to a subsequent reorganization of the company’s ownership.

Opening of the plant in Retiro, strengthening the company's production and export capacity.

David del Curto becomes the first Chilean company to export cherries to China.

The Solari Family, through the Corso Group, takes control of the company, focusing on cherries as the star product.

HNRG, a member of the Manulife group, acquires a 90% stake in DDC, leaving 10% in the hands of the Corso Group.

MIMTA takes full control of the company.
Investments are made in the cherry lines in Curicó.

Our value proposition

For over 70 years, we have proudly delivered the finest Chilean fruit to global markets, embracing the changes of time while staying true to what matters most—the joy of fresh, delicious fruit.

Our mission is to bring the best of ourselves and our land all over the world, in a commited journey, rooted in sustainability, transparency, and close relationships with our growers, partners, and clients, creating value throughout our entire production chain.

We believe in the quality of our products. Our experience and track record provide us with deep knowledge and an unwavering commitment to compliance and consistency. With an integrated and reliable production chain, we have built a strength that allows us to continuously move forward, adding value at every stage. Our focus on excellence ensures that every fruit we deliver meets the highest quality standards.

Agility is another of our fundamental pillars. We stand out in efficiency and adaptability to new challenges, always fulfilling our commitments.

We foster a collaborative and team-oriented culture, supported by infrastructure. This enables us to position ourselves competitively within the industry and effectively navigate the opportunities and complexities of each season.