Special Fruit’s founder inspecting the vineyards
Our story

Our story began with courage

In 1983, Mr. Suemi Koshiyama arrived in the São Francisco Valley with his wife, Mrs. Vanda.

In a region characterized by a hot climate, challenging soil, and the opportunities created by the São Francisco River, they saw the potential to build a future.

With courage, hard work, and perseverance, they began growing more than fruit. They planted a vision.

In 1993, after a decade of experience as a farmer associated with the Cotia Agricultural Cooperative, Mr. Suemi officially founded Special Fruit. The company began with just two hectares. A few years later, it was already laying the foundations required to export Itália grapes to Europe and the United States.

Courage

The courage to begin, in the most difficult of places.

Strength

The strength to overcome every challenge.

Legacy

The commitment to build for future generations.

Journey

From the seed to the legacy

More than three decades of planting, harvesting, and relationships built over time.

1983

Arriving in the Valley

Mr. Suemi Koshiyama arrives in the São Francisco Valley, alongside Mrs. Vanda, recognizing the potential of the semi-arid region and the strength of the São Francisco River.

1993

Special Fruit is born

After a decade as a farmer associated with the Cotia Agricultural Cooperative, Mr. Suemi officially founds Special Fruit, beginning with just two hectares.

The 1990s

The first exports

The company lays the foundations required to export Itália grapes to Europe and the United States.

Today

Five farms, a living legacy

Special Fruit operates five farms, cultivates more than 1,100 hectares, and employs a team of more than 2,000 people, growing fruit and values alike.

A Special Fruit employee among the vineyards
A legacy rooted in our origins

A family dream that grew with thousands of people

Special Fruit was born from a family dream and grew through the dedication of thousands of people. Every employee, partner, and customer is part of this story.

We continue to look to the future with the same commitment that shaped our beginnings: to produce with quality, respect people, care for the land, and build lasting relationships.

More than planting and harvesting fruit, we cultivate values that guide every decision, every partnership, and every piece of fruit we deliver.

Special Fruit · 33 yearsMore than three decades of courage, legacy, and strength, celebrated in every harvest.
Special, as in a special name: special fruit, special people, special region. Courage that comes from the seed, legacy that comes from the roots, and strength that comes from nature.
Mr. Suemi KoshiyamaFounder of Special Fruit

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