Certifications and quality
Fruits Comerciales is deeply committed to the welfare of both individuals and the environment. Our team of field workers is the foundation of our operations, guaranteeing that each fruit item adheres to the most stringent quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
We are able to maintain a close and rigorous control over the production process at all stages due to our presence in many of Colombia producing regions Frutas Comerciales has adhered to rigorous international certifications that evaluate agricultural, labor, and environmental practices, as it is fully aware of its obligation to its customers.
These certifications not only reflect the organizational culture of Frutas Comerciales, but also its commitment for continuous improvement.
Our Certifications
Frutas Comerciales has GLOBALG.A.P. IFA certification, which guarantees compliance with Good Agricultural Practices, both in the fields and in the packing plant. This certification ensures the traceability, safety, and sustainability of the fruit, from the field to the consumer.
The company has held this certification for more than 10 years and, since the beginning, has worked to implement updated protocols, provide ongoing staff training, and conduct internal audits to ensure permanent compliance. Reaching this benchmark also creates the groundwork for other certifications that foreign clients demand.
As a complement to the main certification, the additional GRASP (GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment of Social Practices) certification was implemented, reinforcing the commitment to well-being in the workplace.
GRASP evaluates core aspects such as compliance with labor legislation, non-discrimination, protection of children against child labor, and the existence of reporting mechanisms.
In addition, SPRING (Sustainable Program for Irrigation and Groundwater Use) certification (also from GLOBALG.A.P.), has been implemented to assess responsible water management.
Frutas Comerciales guarantees that irrigation practices are respectful of the local availability of the resource, that their use is efficient, and that negative impacts on water sources are avoided.
We encourage the adoption of GLOBALG.A.P. certification and the additional modules described to our associated producers, providing support to achieve the compliance that allows our products to be marketed in the most demanding markets.
For 14 years, Baby Banana and Fresh Fruit (Physalis and Passion Fruit) have been certified by the FAIRTRADE seal. This certification fosters fair trade by ensuring that adequate working conditions, fair prices, and the development of social projects financed by the FAIRTRADE premium (which are selected by the workers themselves).
FAIRTRADE has been adopted as a way to strengthen social responsibility, promote a positive impact on workers and their environment, ensure respect for labor rights, and reduce environmental impact.