🌎 Direct Sourcing from Latin America

Better pricing.
Faster execution.
Scalable supply.

Meridian Trade Co. connects US buyers directly with certified producers in Ecuador and Peru — eliminating broker layers and putting margin back in your hands.

✓ Private Label Ready ✓ Import-Ready Supply ✓ DDP Available ✓ 30-Day SKU Onboarding
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Product Categories
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Origins: Ecuador & Peru
30
Days to Private Label
DDP
Door-to-Door Available
0
Broker Layers
Why It Matters

What's keeping your buyers up at night

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Margin Squeeze

Rising COGS from too many middlemen eroding the already thin retail margins.

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Slow SKU Onboarding

New products take months to source, test and get on shelf. Competitors move faster.

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Supply Unpredictability

Single-origin dependency and broker fragmentation create stockouts and margin spikes.

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No Private Label Path

Hard to build a differentiated store brand without a direct producer relationship.

Our Model

How Meridian works

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You buy direct

No brokers, no intermediaries. You connect directly to vetted producers in Ecuador and Peru.

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We handle logistics

Import-ready supply. DDP options available. Your team focuses on sales, not customs.

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Fast SKU onboarding

New products on your shelf in weeks, not months. We manage specs, labeling and compliance.

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Scale on demand

Flexible volumes. Whether you're testing a SKU or scaling a best-seller, supply grows with you.

More control. Better margins. Faster execution.
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Ecuador
World's #1 Shrimp Exporter · #3 Tuna Exporter · #1 Quality Rose Exporter
Frozen Vannamei Shrimp from Ecuador
SeafoodBAP CertifiedASCHACCP
Frozen Vannamei Shrimp
Ecuador — World's #1 Shrimp Exporter
  • Vannamei (White Leg)
  • IQF & Block Frozen
  • Sizes: 10/20 to 70/90
  • BAP / ASC Certified
  • HACCP Compliant
  • Private label ready
Margin advantage
Skip 2–3 broker layers. Pass savings to shelf price or keep the spread — your call.
Category differentiation
Premium certified shrimp from Ecuador stands out against commodity Asian imports.
DDP available · Min. order flexible · 30-day onboarding
Tuna from Ecuador
SeafoodMSCDolphin SafeHACCP
Tuna
Ecuador — #3 Tuna Exporter Globally
  • Yellowfin & Skipjack
  • Canned, loins & frozen
  • Oil & water pack
  • MSC Certified
  • Dolphin Safe
  • HACCP Compliant
Sustainable & certified
MSC-certified Ecuadorian tuna with Dolphin Safe credentials stands out in premium retail and foodservice.
Margin advantage
Skip 2–3 broker layers. Pass savings to shelf price or keep the spread.
DDP available · Min. order flexible · 30-day onboarding
Plantain Chips and Snacks
SnacksNon-GMOClean Label
Plantain Chips & Snacks
Ecuador & Colombia — Origin-premium positioning
  • Original, salted & spiced
  • Yuca, banana & mixed formats
  • Clean label / Non-GMO
  • ~30-day private label
  • Retail & food service sizes
Growing category, low competition
Latin snacks remain underpenetrated in most mid-size retailers. First-mover advantage available.
Fast private label — 30 days
Build a differentiated store brand in one month. No long development cycles.
Flexible MOQ · Retail & food service formats · Label compliance included
Fresh Cut Roses Ecuador
FloricultureCold ChainYear-Round
Fresh-Cut Roses
Ecuador — #1 Quality Rose Exporter Globally
  • 50+ varieties
  • Stem lengths: 40–90 cm
  • Cold chain end-to-end
  • Volume & event orders
  • Year-round availability
Best quality in the world
Ecuador's altitude and equatorial climate produce roses with larger heads, longer stems and longer vase life than any other origin.
Drive traffic & basket size
Fresh flowers are a proven traffic driver for grocery and specialty retail. Recurring programs keep customers coming back weekly.
Volume programs available · Holiday surge capacity · Year-round supply
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Peru
Ica Valley · Chao · Olmos — GLOBALG.A.P. & SENASA Certified Producers
Red Onion Peru
ProduceGLOBALG.A.P.SENASAHACCP
Red Onion
Ica Valley, Peru — Year-round supply
  • Pantera Rosa, Sivan, Golazo
  • Jumbo, First, Second (6–10 cm)
  • Post-harvest: 1–2 months
  • GLOBALG.A.P. & SENASA
  • HACCP Compliant
Year-round availability
Three varieties cover every month with no supply gaps — a rare advantage in fresh produce.
Margin advantage
Direct from grower. Skip broker layers and keep the spread — or pass savings on to the shelf.
Min. 2 containers × 20 t/week · DDP available · Private label ready
Wonderful Pomegranate Peru
FruitGLOBALG.A.P.SENASAMaritime-Ready
Wonderful Pomegranate
Ica Valley, Peru — Premium origin
  • Variety: Wonderful
  • Weight: 250–700g (avg. 400g)
  • Pink to deep red exterior
  • Season: March – April
  • Min. 2 months post-harvest
Premium quality, bagged on-plant
Each fruit is individually bagged during growth — producing flawless skin, vivid color, and superior size.
High-value export window
March–April harvest aligns with Northern Hemisphere off-season — access to premium fruit when supply is scarce.
Min. 2 containers × 20 t/week · DDP available · GLOBALG.A.P. / SENASA certified
Squash Peru
ProduceGLOBALG.A.P.SENASA
Squash
Ica Valley, Peru — Multi-variety producer
  • Cucurbita moschata
  • Butternut, Carruecano, Roteña
  • Controlled seedling program
  • Season: Jan–Mar & Nov–Dec
  • GLOBALG.A.P. & SENASA
Multiple varieties, one supplier
Butternut, Carruecano and Roteña available from a single source — simplify your supply chain without sacrificing assortment.
Growing international demand
Andean squash varieties gaining traction in European and US retail as consumers seek natural, origin-story products.
Min. 2 containers × 20 t/week · DDP available · International standards compliant
Hass Avocado Peru
FruitGLOBALG.A.P.SENASA
Hass Avocado
Ica, Chao, Olmos — Peru's #1 Hass Export
  • Variety: Hass
  • Weight: 180–320g per fruit
  • Sizes: 12–32 fruits per box
  • Season: March – August
  • Post-harvest: 30–40 days
High oil content & creamy texture
Ica's desert climate and irrigation control produce Hass with exceptional fat content that premium buyers demand.
Maritime-optimized cold chain
30–40 days post-harvest life under cold storage. High resistance to maritime transit — arrives shelf-ready.
Min. 2 containers × 20 t/week · GLOBALG.A.P. & SENASA · DDP available
Strawberry Peru
BerriesAir FreightGLOBALG.A.P.SENASA
Strawberry
Ica Valley, Peru — Premium fresh berry
  • Variety: San Andreas
  • Weight: 20–35g per fruit
  • Bright red, uniform conical
  • Season: June – November
  • Post-harvest: 7–10 days
Air-freight firmness
San Andreas offers exceptional structural firmness — purpose-bred for commercial air transport to premium and specialty retail markets.
Premium category positioning
Uniform conical shape, brilliant red color and clean label origin story position this berry at the top end of fresh produce shelves.
Min. 2 containers × 20 t/week · Air freight ready · GLOBALG.A.P. / SENASA certified
Blueberries Peru
BerriesSuperfoodGLOBALG.A.P.SENASA
Blueberries
Chao, Olmos, Peru — High antioxidant content
  • Size: 12–20mm diameter
  • Sweet-tart balanced flavor
  • Season: July – December
  • Post-harvest: 30–45 days
  • Markets: USA, Europe, China
Superfood category — high demand
Global blueberry demand continues to grow. Peruvian berries reach Northern Hemisphere markets during their own off-season.
Maritime-ready, 30–45 day shelf life
Excellent performance during ocean freight. Extended post-harvest life allows flexible routing across global markets.
Min. 2 containers × 20 t/week · GLOBALG.A.P. & SENASA · DDP available
Private Label

Build your own brand.

Higher margins. Stronger differentiation. Your identity on shelf. Available across shrimp, snacks and roses.

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All 3 categories

Shrimp, snacks and roses available for private label. One supplier, one relationship.

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~30 days for snacks

Fastest private label in the category. Ready to test before your competitors notice.

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Better margin structure

Direct producer pricing + your brand = full control of the P&L without SKU dependency.

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Flexible volumes

No 40-ft container minimums to start. Test at realistic volumes, scale when it works.

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Compliance included

Label design, FDA compliance, customs documentation — handled. Your team focuses on selling.

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Exclusive territory option

Lock in your region. We won't supply your direct competitors with the same product specs.

Ready to source smarter?

Let's run a pilot on one category. No long-term commitments. See the margin difference for yourself.

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Start with shrimpFirst order DDP, no broker fees
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Test a snack SKUPrivate label in 30 days
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Set up a rose programWeekly supply, cold chain included
Contact

Let's talk

Whether you're looking to start a pilot, request specs, or discuss private label — we respond within 24 hours.

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Email
fausto@meridian.us
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Phone / WhatsApp
+1 786 669 2689
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Based In
United States
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Sourcing From
Ecuador & Peru