Food Magazine September 2014 | Page 87

HACIENDA LA CABAÑA S . A .
LATIN AMERICA
Human Resource Management
More than 30 percent of the field work done in palm oil cultivation is produced by women . This change began between 1998-2000 , thanks to an inner boost in human management and the promotion of new openings in La Cabaña .
Care for the Environment
The company follows environmental regulations not only on their plantations , but also in the vicinity . One example is their ecological conservation areas nearby , such as the banks of rivers , mountains and natural corridors , which are protected to maintain the natural ecosystem of species in each region . In case of epidemics and plagues , the use of chemicals is restricted or is the last resort .
Corona híbrido
“ Business is different from 25 years ago , when environmental issues were not important and mountains and forests were replaced by palms . Today , we are some of the main promoters of environmental practices in the regions where we

“ The most important thing is that Colombia appreciates palm oil as a national product and gives it the value it deserves . This matters a lot , and it is also a global trend to consume local goods ”

– Camilo Colmenares , CEO of Hacienda La Cabaña
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