Grupo La Norteñita Mexico's agribusiness leader — from field to your table
Mexico's most important apple company
We are Grupo La Norteñita (Agropecuaria La Norteñita, S. de R.L. de C.V.), a Mexican agribusiness company headquartered in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua. We are dedicated to the production, conservation, packing, processing, and marketing of apples and derived products.
Our vertical integration model from field to industry allows us to control quality at every stage, guaranteeing excellence for our clients and commercial chains.
- 2,545+ hectares of own orchards
- Year-round fresh fruit availability
- Economic driver of the Cuauhtémoc region
Three product lines, one quality standard
Our commercial offer spans premium fresh apple for domestic consumption and retail chains, school apple for childhood nutrition programs nationwide, and processed products under the Delisana brand for the packaged food market.
- Fresh Apple – Domestic & retail
- School Apple – Nutrition program in 39 schools
- Processed Products – Delisana brand
Our strength is our people and our planet
Sustainability is not an add-on — it is part of Grupo La Norteñita's DNA. We operate under a CSR strategy aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ISO 26000 standard.
- Precision water management
- Solar energy & carbon footprint reduction
- Inclusion of indigenous Tarahumara communities
- School Apple Program (SDG 2 – Zero Hunger)
Backed by the highest certifications in the sector
We hold 14+ active national and international certifications validating our quality, food safety, social responsibility, and environmental commitment.
- FSSC 22000 – Food Safety
- USDA Organic – Organic Production
- Star-K Kosher Certification
- SMETA – Ethical Trade Audit
- México Calidad Suprema
- TOP Company 2024
2545
Hectares Cultivated
3500
Permanent Jobs
14+
Active Certifications
39
Schools Benefited
Our Products Quality, safety and traceability in every product
Fresh Apple
Premium fresh apple selected, sorted and packed under the highest food safety standards. Available year-round for domestic and retail markets.
Learn moreSchool Apple
Supply program providing fresh apple to public schools, supporting childhood nutrition in Mexico. 39 schools in the 2025–2026 cycle (SDG 2).
Learn moreProcessed Products – Delisana
Apple-derived product line under the Delisana brand: juices, purées, dehydrated apple, and more. Made with premium fruit from our own orchards.
Learn moreDelisana
Our processed products brand brings the best of our Chihuahua orchards directly to consumers. Products made with certified organic apples, no artificial preservatives, and backed by the most demanding quality standards in the market.
- Natural juices and nectars
- Purées and compotes
- Dehydrated apple
- USDA Organic and Star-K Kosher certified
Our Commitment Three pillars that guide everything we do
Our Strength is Our People
9,000+ permanent and seasonal employees, including indigenous Tarahumara communities. Decent work, training, and wellbeing for all.
Join the teamCommitment to the Environment
Precision water management, solar energy, sustainable agriculture, and soil conservation. Aligned with SDGs 6, 12, 13, and 15.
CSR StrategyCommitment to Our Community
Economic driver of the Cuauhtémoc region. School Apple Program, local supplier development, and rural community inclusion.
See impactBacked by 14+ active certifications
SENASICA
USDA Organic
FSSC 22000
SMETA
México Calidad Suprema
TOP Company 2024
Latest News
March 2025
Grupo La Norteñita receives the TOP Company 2024 distinction
The Chihuahua company was recognized for outstanding performance in responsible management, leadership, and innovation in the agribusiness sector.
Read moreFebruary 2025
SMETA and FSSC 22000 certifications successfully renewed for 2025
Grupo La Norteñita renews its international ethical trade and food safety certifications, reaffirming its commitment to global standards.
Read moreJanuary 2025
2025-2026 School Apple Program cycle begins
The childhood nutrition program launches its new cycle, benefiting 39 schools with fresh quality apple supply, contributing to SDG 2 – Zero Hunger.
Read more