A family-owned global specialty ingredients company faced a major disruption in its French botanical operations after losing its two primary Chilean Rosehip oil suppliers, resulting in drastically reduced volumes and inflated prices. FAF Developments was engaged to analyze and restructure the supply chain, ultimately leading to the acquisition of a distressed but reputable Chilean botanical company with strong grower networks. …

FAF introduced the concept of “quick service restaurants” to a high standard in Chile. Built the McDonald’s brand in the country and led the company to be the undisputed leader in the food retail industry, with over 30% market share, 50% market penetration, and 90% customer satisfaction. We grew the company from zero to twenty-five stores in Santiago, Viña del …

FAF managed Western Fruit S.A., a Chilean fresh fruit export company. FAF was instrumental in the start-up phases including: handling the legal aspects, negotiating debt-equity financing, international market development (broke trade barriers for Chilean kiwis), and was the first to export to Japan. Fruit was marketed to the United States, Europe, Mid and Far East, and throughout South America. FAF …