As a corporation , AgroAmérica addresses sustainability matters both inwardly via its workforce , and outwardly in its surroundings and production zones .

The company was a pioneer in obtaining global certifications such as the one for sustainable practices from the Rainforest Alliance , Global GAP ( for best practices in agriculture ), BASC ( Business Alliance for Secure Commerce ), Ok Kosher , C-TPAT ( foreign trade ), SCS ( sustainability ), and RSPO ( sustainability in palm oil production ). Earning these has opened the doors to AgroAmérica to export toward markets in different continents , which demand these standards .

Other accolades obtained locally include being a runner-up to the 2017 National Exports Award in the farming and fishing sector . Criteria to earn the award ( running every three years ) include traits such as transformation and innovation . Internationally , AgroAmérica was a runner-up from 249 participants in the Unilever Global Development Award , which recognises companies for having a positive impact in one or more of United Nation ’ s Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ).

Technology and water Banana and vegetable oil operations at AgroAmérica , which involve production , distribution and sales , are supported by the most advanced technology . Nevertheless , water is essential to fulfil these goals .

For this reason , the company ’ s main investments are for technology applied to water conservation , optimising

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