Pulses, chia seeds & speciality crops
Argentine-grown ingredients for the global food industry.
Cono Group supplies pulses, chia seeds and other speciality crops to food manufacturers, processors and trading partners worldwide.
Who we supply
Food manufacturers & canners
Ingredients for canning and other food production.
Millers & ingredient processors
Raw materials for milling and further processing.
Repackers & distributors
Products for repacking and distribution.
Importers & traders
Supply for international markets.
Our products
All our products are grown in Argentina from non-GMO seeds and come from our own farms, grower partnerships and selected suppliers. Kabuli chickpeas are grown during the cooler months, while beans, chia and popcorn maize are grown during the warmer months, with harvest periods varying by region.
Pulses
Kabuli chickpeas
Cream-coloured chickpeas with a rounded shape, a distinctive pointed tip and a nutty flavour when cooked.
Pulses
Dark red kidney beans
Deep red beans with a distinctive kidney shape, a mild flavour and a creamy centre when cooked.
Pulses
Cranberry beans
Also known as borlotti, these cream-coloured beans have red markings that fade during cooking, a nutty flavour and a creamy texture.
Pulses
Alubia beans
Elongated white beans with a delicate flavour and a soft texture when cooked, complementing a wide range of sauces and seasonings.
Pulses
Black beans
Small beans with black skins, an earthy flavour and a dense, creamy texture when cooked.
Pulses
Mung beans
Small green beans with a yellow centre and a mild, slightly sweet flavour when cooked.
Speciality Crops
Chia seeds
Naturally mottled seeds containing plant-based omega-3 (ALA), with a mild flavour and the ability to form a gel when hydrated.
Speciality Crops
Popcorn maize
Golden-yellow maize kernels for producing light, crisp popcorn through popping.
Intended use & preparation
Our products are supplied as raw ingredients for further processing and are not ready to eat.
- Beans and chickpeas: Require thorough cooking or an appropriate commercial heat treatment before consumption.
- Chia seeds: Mechanically cleaned and sorted, without heat treatment. Require further processing validated to control harmful microorganisms before consumption.
- Popcorn maize: Supplied as raw kernels for popping or appropriate heat processing before consumption.
Food safety & quality
Our export products are processed at our BRCGS-certified facility in Chalacea, Argentina, where quality controls include mechanical cleaning, optical sorting and metal detection.
We maintain traceability for each lot from our own farms or approved suppliers through processing to shipment. Laboratory analyses — pesticide residues, mycotoxins, heavy metals and microbiology — are carried out by ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories according to the product, destination market and customer requirements.
Food safety & quality reporting
To raise a concern about the safety or quality of our products, please use our confidential reporting channel.
Report a concernPackaging & delivery
We offer packaging formats to suit your product, handling and storage requirements.
Cono Group-branded and neutral bags are available. All packaging materials in direct contact with the product are suitable for food contact.
Delivery options
We deliver in 20 ft and 40 ft containers, or by truck. Palletised and non-palletised loading options are available. Load quantities and arrangements are agreed according to the product, destination and your unloading facilities.
Let's discuss your product requirements
Tell us the product, quantity, destination and shipment period you need. If the product, size or specification you require is not listed, contact our commercial team to discuss the options.
Request a quoteProcessing services
We also offer processing, packing, storage and logistics services for third parties. Contact us to discuss your product, volume, required services and timing.
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