GLOBALG.A.P. + SPRING add-on
GGN 4050373777906
It certifies our good agricultural practices, with guaranteed traceability (chain of custody) and responsible use of water, through the SPRING add-on.
Verify GGN 4050373777906Producing responsibly is not an option.
It is the only valid path to growth.
At Avoterra Exports, every decision we make in the field has a clear purpose: to protect the environment that makes our work possible. We preserve biodiversity, respect local ecosystems, and grow with full awareness of the impact we generate. Our agricultural practices align with the principles of environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Five layers between the rain and the root.
- 017,500+ mm of rain a year. A bimodal zone with two prolonged rainy seasons per year.
- 02Canopy and pruning. Strategic pruning: light gets in and humidity inside the tree drops.
- 03Soil and IPM. Fertilisation based on soil and leaf analysis; integrated pest management.
- 04Drainage and water. Localised drip irrigation. We do not abstract water from the catchment.
- 05Root and rootstock. Selected for resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi.
- 7,500+ mmannual rainfall
- 0abstraction from the catchment
- 15.7 °Cmean temperature
- 400 haunder the same protocol
Water use
and other sustainable practices.
We minimize water consumption for irrigation thanks to our location in a bimodal zone with two prolonged rainy seasons per year. We have reduced water use by 35 % over the past three years.
- 01We do not abstract water from the catchment. With more than 7,500 mm a year, the water the crop needs falls from the sky.
- 02Localised drip irrigation. Applied where and when it is required.
- 03Rainwater harvesting. We use rainwater for farming operations, reducing pressure on other water sources.
- 04Protection of native forests. We protect and care for them, aware that they are a natural source of water.
- 05Audited under the SPRING add-on. Within the scope of GGN 4050373777906, which covers 100 % of the volume exported.
Certifications and sustainable practices.
Our certifications support each production and logistics process and give access to markets that require assurances of origin and traceability. GGN 4050373777906 covers 100 % of the volume exported; Rainforest Alliance is verified on its own register.
Rainforest Alliance
It endorses our sustainable agricultural practices, promoting environmental conservation and the well-being of local communities.
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Chain of custody
Traceability guaranteed by lot: from the tree to the box and from the box back to the row.
Responsible water use
The GLOBALG.A.P. SPRING add-on specifically audits this area and is within the scope of the GGN.
Environment and community
Conservation of the surroundings and the wellbeing of local communities, under Rainforest Alliance.
Our own biological laboratory
We produce Beauveria, Paecilomyces, Trichoderma, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus thuringiensis for pest and disease control. These alternatives reduce the use of synthetic chemicals and strengthen soil health.
Solar energy
The La Mansión and Melón farms are fitted with solar panels, as part of a clear commitment to energy efficiency.
Native forests and rainwater
We protect the native forests, a natural source of water, and use rainwater for farming operations.
Caring for the product begins by caring for the people who work the land.
186 people directly employed and 9 apprentices in training, as part of our commitment to the development of rural talent. The well-being of farm workers and local communities is one of the pillars supported by the Rainforest Alliance certification.
At Avoterra Exports we believe that producing and exporting avocados should not go against caring for the land.
In Urrao we do not only plant avocados: we plant respect for the land.
Consistency in what we do and a long-term outlook that spans generations.