Argentine agricultural firm invests US$3 million in new peanut processing plant

Morel Vulliez, a prominent Argentine agricultural firm specializing in grain, oilseeds, and agricultural inputs, has injected US$3 million into a new storage plant in Chazón, Córdoba. This expansion underscores the company's commitment to growth and serving producers in the region more effectively.

The company, which processes and exports peanuts to markets across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, now boasts a storage capacity of nearly 80,000 tons. With around 150 employees, Morel Vulliez handles approximately 600,000 tons annually, with peak harvest seasons seeing between 150 and 200 trucks arriving daily.

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My husband bought pigs and we were doing relatively well, and one day he suggested we would buy grains. We started with a small truck in the garage of our house, just the two of us.

Founded 30 years ago by Carlos Morel Vulliez and Mónica Fernández in Monte Maíz, the company has evolved significantly. It began as a modest grain-buying venture and has since expanded into various facets of the agro-industrial chain, including seed multiplication, grain brokerage, and agricultural input sales. The firm's resilience is notable, having been a major creditor of Vicentin, which owed it US$9 million.

The new Chazón facility is designed to boost operational efficiency and storage space, catering to the growing needs of local producers. This investment reflects Morel Vulliez's strategic development, building on its history of expansion and innovation, including the development of precision agriculture technologies and a proprietary soil analysis laboratory.

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We grew without realizing it.