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Unifrutti boosts presence in Peru with acquisition of Safco

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Deal consolidates Unifrutti’s position as a leading SH table grape producer and expands offering of proprietary table grape varieties

  • Unifrutti boosts presence in Peru with acquisition of Safco

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