The amount of rain per year exceed the needs of our avocado crops. While 1850mm of water are needed, 3200 to 4800mm are what rain actually give us. We use every drop we can and avoid any possible contamination.
This is how make sustainabilty one of our core values
1
We use
water wisely
2
Forests are
a priority
Our crops are surrounded by 20% to 30% forest. We take care of our trees and every living being that lives there.
3
Fauna and flora are carefuly preserved
We do not use ay chemicals that put them in risk. As our forests are protected so are are animals and flowers.
4
Good practices
are a must
We do not work with farms that deforest or do not make agricultural practices a pillar.
Certifications
Our farms are certified once a year, making sure all our processes follow all regulations.
Safe and responsible processes in agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture are assured with this certificate.
Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) impacts the following areas:
Food safety
Environment Workers´health, safety and welfare
Animal health and welfare
Supply chain traceability
Capacity building
The social aspect of sustainability is on high value and relevance for us.
GAP Risk Assessment Social Practice (GRASP) covers the following social responsibility matters:
Workers´voice
Human and labor rights information
Human and labor rights indicators
Child and young workers´protection
Our fruits´habitat is our responsibility
Continuos monitoring
The ICA (Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario) monitores our
quarantine pests every month to make sure our properties are
free of these so we can export to U.S