PARTNERS
- BSR (Business for Social Responsibility)
- CentraRSE
We are members of CentraRSE (Center for Business Social Responsibility Practices in Guatemala). The objective of this organization is to generate an attitude of change among the companies that operate in the country so that they will consciously implement Business for Social Responsibility (BSR). For more information about CentraRSE please visit this website www.centrarse.org
- World Banana Forum
Agrofruit was part of the founding members of the World Banana Forum (WEF), and has been a member of its steering committee since its foundation in 2009.
Objectives:
The WBF promotes the worldwide adoption of best practices for sustainable banana production and trade. It provides a space where producer organizations, exporter groups, trading companies, worker unions, fresh produce companies, retailers, governments, and civil society organizations can discuss the various issues facing the banana sector and jointly seek solutions through collaboration.
- United Nations Environment programme (UNEP)
Agrofruit supports the United Nations Environment Programme, and was invited as a speaker for UNEP´s “Using the supply chain to drive more efficient manufacturing processes & products” in France.
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
Agrofruit is a member of the World Economic Forum, and a Global Growth Company. WEF is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas.
Agrofruit maintains a narrow relationship with several entities which co-sponsor, and help the company with its CSR programs.
US AID: We have implemented the Better Families Program, and US AID now provides additional funds and help in the implementation and continuation of the program.
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Malta: Agroamerica receives medicine for the local clinics through this partnership.
UNIS: Agroamerica gives an annual grant to UNIS, a leading Guatemalan universtiy, and in exchange, we receive training programs and services that help our employees.
Zamorano: For the 5th consecutive year, we have supported the FDDAG fund to support outstanding students who have been accepted into El Zamorano.
- Fruits & Veggies More Matters
& Veggies–More Matters® is a health initiative focused on helping Americans increase fruit & vegetable consumption for better health. The program is spearheaded by Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit organization that has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to help spread the word about the health benefits of adding MORE fruits & veggies to the diet.
