Costa Rican sugar cane catalog
Historical Review Important Dates
Sugar exports are initiated in ascending order, reaching new areas such as the region of Guanacaste
Introduction of the cultivation of sugar cane to the Costa Rican territory.
Production units of small in extension, isolated, with production destined basically to own consumption, "Small peasant" with unpaid work.
1530
1850
“Small farmer” with unpaid work
Contractions generate pressures in all producing countries. The overproduction of foreign markets and the decrease in the price in the free market cause the creation of the distortion known as "extrafee"
• Boosted expansion of planting areas • Promoted an increase in industrial capacity • Favored the general improvement of cane production techniques
Replenishment and adjustment of the national sugar activity approved by Law 7818 on September 18, 1998, known as the Organic Law of Agriculture and Sugar Cane Industry, in force until the present.
Opening of the United States market. Costa Rica increased its preferential quota in the order of 27,000 MT to that country. Origin of the current organizational structure
1886-87 1889-90
1950
1960 1965
1982 1984
Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica's first sugar mill "El Victoria" considered the most technically modern at the time, Formation of the current organizational bases of the sector. First of approximately 4,000 quintals (185 MT) of sugar from "El Victoria". Today, this plant belongs to the Cooperativa Agrícola e Industrial Victoria, COOPEVICTORIA R.L.
1990
1997
Conditioning of the Punta Morales terminal to allow the export and import of alcohol, which was inaugurated in February 1985 with a first export to E.E.U.U. Creation of the Directorate for Research and Extension of Sugar Cane (DIECA), in ordinary session No. 939 of the Board of Directors of LAICA of May 25
Creation of Law No. 3579 of November 12, the Industrial Sugar Cane League (LAICA), created with the purpose of orienting the destinies of the Costa Rican sugar agroindustry
Currently Costa Rica produces 460,000 metric tons of sugar and more than 60,000 tons are produced by the 4 certified Fairtrade organizations. These organizations are cooperatives that group more than 2,900 small producers who grow their cane in an average productive unit of 2.3 hectares.
Historical Review Review of sugar cane and Fairtrade worldwide Sugarcane is one of the most important agricultural crops grown and its sugar is one of the most consumed products worldwide. In 127 countries, they currently grow 184 million tonnes in small farms and in sugar plantations. The Fairtrade International system currently counts 80 Fairtrade sugar producers in 20 countries, bringing together more than 120000 cane farmers in Asia, Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean. Fairtrade sugar has been growing in a timid but consolidated way. In 2014, more than 166,000 metric tons of cane sugar were sold worldwide with criteria of social and environmental justice. Its world weight remains modest (only one in every thousand kilos of sugar produced in the world is Fair Trade), but it does not stop gaining ground. There are already examples of highly relevant sales inclusion levels for only a few years: now more than 40% of the sugar envelopes that can be found in UK coffee shops are Fair Trade. Consumers can now find and buy Fair Trade sugar for several years. That this path is maintained and consolidated as a real commercial alternative for responsible consumers in destination and producers at source depends to a large extent on our awareness. "It is in our hands that the production and marketing of sugar are as sweet as its flavor."
Fair Trade in the Sugar Cane of Costa Rica New economic currents based on modern concepts of globalization of economies have led to drastic changes in the traditional policy of marketing, markets, prices, protectionism, competition, production, participation of economic agents, and distribution of bene fi t Generated, for sugar cane; Among many other modifications, which have logically reached and impacted the sugar sector. It is for all the previous reasons that the Fair Trade movement arises, becoming a more alternative of production and commercialization of sugar for small and medium producers of sugar cane. At the beginning of the 90s the first winds of fair trade appeared in the country and in 1994 the first Costa Rican sugar cooperative was certified under fair trade. ... the small sugar producers are the only ones that GOD has allowed them in conjunction with nature to put a grain of sweetness into life day by day ... The International Fairtrade System supports small farmers Fairtrade standards specifically support small farmers who grow sugarcane. Farmers organized in cooperatives or associations receive an economic bonus called the Fairtrade Prize. The additional funds generated by this award are used to fund community projects. These projects are decided independently by the producers. The Fairtrade award is invested for example in the construction of a school, a potable water well or in new machinery or tools. With Fairtrade as a tool for development people have the opportunity to invest in a sustainable future and to improve their living conditions on their own. Thus arise cooperatives that bet on this new system of doing business and achieving a series
of achievements: A) Social: (Health, housing, mutual aid, infrastructure, pension to the producer, etc.) b) Environmental: forest protection, reforestation, water treatment, biofuel, water protection. etc. C) Economic: productivity, cane payment, credit, improved seed, technical assistance, technology transfer, etc.) Reasons to prefer Fairtrade Cane Sugar
Why should we buy fair trade sugar? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to know and remember the following arguments. 1. Because the producers that produce it receive decent income (price and prize) Various studies and data from the International Fairtrade System point out that fair-trade sugar producers are able to receive 100 per cent of Fairtrade sugar purchases and sales up to twice the percentage of the final sales price that the Of the mainstream conventional market. In fair trade, "the price is fixed by agreement between producers and importers, always on a cost basis necessary to obtain income that allows a dignified life.This price is stable in the face of the drastic ups and downs so typical of speculation Fi nance with raw materials for final consumer products. 2. Because women do not earn less It looks awesome; But even now in the 21st century, in most productive sectors women charge less than men for the same tasks. "This reality is especially palpable in agriculture, where according to data from international organizations linked to this productive sector, only 1% of the land is owned by women producers." Fair Trade Producers' Organizations, including those producing sugar, guarantee the same payment for employees, collectors and collectors, producers and producers, workers. 3. Because there is no child exploitation Fair trade combats and prohibits any form of child exploitation and usually devotes a large part of the development awards to the construction of schools and infrastructures for the development of children. The integral development of children is encouraged through study, play, learning and transfer of traditional productive activities of the family group; Thanks to Fair Trade Fair Trade Producers' Organizations generate resources that are invested in the childhood of the children, who are part of the family nuclei of their associated producers, the communities surrounding their location and in general project their bene fi ts to The childhood of his country. 4. Because it is respectful of the environment Fairtrade standards include requirements for environmentally friendly farming practices. The main areas are: reduced and safe use of agrochemicals, proper and safe management of waste, maintenance of soil fertility and hydrological resources, and non-use of genetically modified organisms. Fair trade sugar, derived from sugar cane; Does not use aggressive chemicals; Since sugarcane producers are committed to respecting and complying with the Fairtrade
Historical Review International criteria and only apply to their cultivation the fertilizers and agrochemicals authorized by the Fairtrade certification and is validated by FLOCERT in each audit that applies to the PPOs S; In addition, the Fair Trade sugar cane produced by the Small Producers' Organizations certified in each of their respective countries respects the native crops. An additional fact is that much of the refined sugar consumed in Europe comes from sugar beet, and its production from the root is more polluting than cane. 5. Because it benefits the communities where it is produced Fair trade seeks stable business relationships with producers; Based on mutual respect. Purchase prices are set up in advance, crop yields are pre-fi ned when producer groups so request, and a durability commitment is established in order to consolidate income stability and favor the development of that community. The benefits are not only used to improve crops, but also to finance scholarships, transportation or school supplies for students, infrastructure or health projects, in which not only the producers, their families and their organization benefit, but also that those bene fi ts Are projected to their communities. 6.Because Fair Trade cane sugar is of excellent quality Fair Trade offers many types of sugar, it is also possible to find whole sugar or, directly, panela, a type of sugar more artisanal and natural that maintains molasses where the most nutritious components of sugar cane. Convinced? ...
Sugar cane ... "A sweet and tasty alternative to sweeten your life"
Fair Trade LAICA Sugarcane producers and Costa Rican mills have been organized since the beginning of the 1940s, when the Junta de ProtecciĂłn a la Agricultura de la CaĂąa (Sugarcane Protection Agency) was formed, a historical precedent for the creation of the Industrial Sugar Cane League (LAICA) ). As a company, LAICA has always focused on ensuring the interests of the Costa Rican Sugar Cane Sector, ensuring a fair environment between sugar producers and sugar mills, and at the same time, the development and stability of agribusiness. Additionally, LAICA constantly develops research and provides technical advice in order to improve sugarcane farming and the respective processes. The Costa Rican sugar cane sector has more than 7,000 independent sugar cane deliverers, of which almost 90% are small producers with average production units of less than 3.3 hectares and, on a consolidated basis, produce 45% of sugarcane Delivered by independent producers. This cane delivery structure demonstrates how LAICA's Law of Creation has fulfilled the objective of promoting the participation of small and medium producers. In addition, its great interest in promoting the commercialization of sugar and its derivatives as Fair Trade, where it directly benefits the farmer. LAICA's main export product is high-quality raw sugar, which is exported to markets such as the United States, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, among others. In the processing of sugarcane in Costa Rica, 13 sugar mills distributed throughout the country in the Pacific Zone, Guanacaste Zone, San Carlos Zone and Turrialba Zone participate actively, which allows producers to count on Facilities relatively close and under conditions regulated by Law. The quality of its products and the service to the customers is a central theme within the Organization's work. However, the commitment to quality is not only an obligation, it is a conviction within each one of its collaborators and the frame of reference of all the processes of design, development, production and commercialization of the products that are offered. LAICA commits to strive daily to be the best commercial alternative of Costa Rica for all products derived from the agricultural and industrial activity of sugar. As a company, it characterizes its values, as well as equity, the excellence reflected in its operations, and the approach to the client and collaborators.
According to Law 7818, LAICA is the organization in charge of commercializing the sugar produced in Costa Rica. LAICA is currently certified as a trading entity of Comercio Justo sugar and offers its customers certified sugar. Under this scheme, Fairtrade certified sugar broadens the benefits to the four cooperatives by directly reaching sugarcane producers and producers. LAICA and the four cooperatives work jointly for the benefit of the sugar guild and in a special way for the producers of sugar cane.
Sugar Producers Profiles
Producer Name: CoopeAgri Products: Sugar cane and Coffee Costa Rica
Producer Name: CoopeCaĂąera R.L. Products: Sugar cane Costa Rica
FLO ID 1481 Fairtrade certified since 1998 (sugar) and 2004 (coffee) Number of members 2,723 (sugar) and 5,365 (coffee)
FLO ID 1488 Fairtrade certified since 2002 Number of members 240
Producer Name: CoopeVictoria R.L. Products: Sugar cane and Coffee Costa Rica FLO ID 23768 Fairtrade certified since 2010 Number of members 3008
History CoopeAgri is a 1st grade organization located in the traditionally agricultural region of Perez Celedon in southern Costa Rica. It was founded in 1962 by 391 small-scale farmers. Today CoopeAgri is a well-known network and a pillar of the farming community, reaching around 35,000 people in southern Costa Rica. As well as over 8,000 members, the cooperative employs more than 700 temporary and permanent workers. From initially owning a small coffee processing plant to add value to their crop, the cooperative has expanded into a range of commercial activities. It now produces and markets organic manure on a commercial scale, and has diversified into sugar cane and other agricultural products. The cooperative has purchased a sugar mill, washing and drying facilities for coffee, its own farming land, four supermarkets, one hardware shop and a petrol station. With these strong businesses and services behind the cooperative, they can offer a wide range of support to its members, which have broader impacts in the community.
SUGAR PROFILE Harvest January – March Smallholders 1.5 hectares on average Total area of production 3551.00 ha Cane Sugar variety Q96, Laica 04-825, CP 87-1284, Laica 03-805, Laica 85-805 Sugar quality White Plantation and White Special
Production and Processing of Sugar Cane CoopeAgri R.L wit was born in 1974 as a diversification alternative to coffee producers , since the cane exploitation occurs in a time where coffee production has finished. CoopeAgri sell and export their coffee beans. Fairtrade certification has provided opportunities to meet Fairtrade as well as conventional buyers at trade fairs in Europe, US and Latin America. It currently has a capacity to process over 300,000 tons of cane per year (700 thousand sacks of 50 kilos). To provide an efficient service on receipt of cane partners there is a programming system that sets the date to each producer and the quantities that must deliver their cane in the six centers receipt. The CoopeAgri Wit processes 98% of sugarcane production Canton Perez Zeledon.
30% of the members are women. The members’ main source of household income comes from sugar or coffee so the cooperative plays an important role supporting sustainable production, as well as improving the socio-economic development and the quality of life of the farming community.
CoopeAgri’s agricultural supplies store. ©James A. Rodríguez (FI)
Benefits of Fairtrade The principles of open participation, labour rights and protection of the environmental form the base of CoopeAgri’s sustainable business. The cooperative has a transparent structure and good communication links with its members and the community. They invite members to talks and presentations, and run a newsletter and radio programme which gives information about Fairtrade. One delegate for every 50 members are elected to attend the General Assembly, where decisions are made about how to develop projects and invest the Fairtrade Premium. CoopeAgri R.L Sugar Cane. ©James A. Rodríguez (FI)
Benefits of Fairtrade Economic The cooperative offers a technical support programme diversification into cocoa, oranges, avocados and bananas.
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Quality and productivity 25 percent of the Fairtrade Premium is invested in quality and productivity. A team of four technicians offer support to farmers, such as: individual farm visits; group training and discussions to share knowledge; development of simple transferrable technology; soil analysis; and advice on organic fertilizers, shade coverage and reduction of herbicides. The cooperative also produces and sells its own-brand organic manure made from coffee and sugar cane waste. Environment CoopeAgri have used the Fairtrade Premium to fund a project to protect the valley of the Peñas Blancas River. They are currently investing routes to ensure its protections such as payments for eco-system services. The cooperative also runs reforestation, water conservation and environmental educational programmes Other projects CoopeAgri must improve training coverage to their partners. They want to have at least 80 % covered with programs that will help improve productivity. In control structure activities of producers, so that they can monitor frequently to recognize situations in ways that improve the standard requires. Challenges
CONTACT Jonathan Durán International Operations Manager comerciojusto@coopeagri.co.cr www.coopeagri.co.cr Telephone: (506) 2771-5939
Develop new markets to increase the share in the world market fair trade and seek a more direct trading scheme with the customer.
“Fairtrade as a certification is much more than merely an environmental certification, it is the only and best ethical and social certification that really ensures social and environmental, ethical and economic impact, and therefore human impact.”
SUGAR PROFILE Harvest January – April Smallholders 1.3 hectares on average Total area of production 300.00 ha Cane Sugar variety Q-96 RB -73 y RB 85, POJ/28, B-47 (Barbados 47), MEX-69, SP-71 (Sao Pablo 71) Pindar Sugar quality Refined Sugar 45UI
History Coopecañera R.L., was founded in 1972 as a result of the initiative of a group of 115 producers of sugar cane in the canton of San Ramon. Which they had the need for a sugar mill for processing cultivation in better conditions than those offered by other mills in the area of Greece. In 1974 a used equipment processing sugar was acquired, and four years later in 1978 the first harvest was performed. However the acquired Plant was outdated and limited capacity for the production of sugar cane that occurred in the area. Then began a process of many years in which constant investment in the plant, in order to give better conditions and capacity, leading to a process of debt were made.
Benefits of Fairtrade At this time of Coopecañera income, 95% are obtained from sugar sales to Fair Trade, so for the organization and the associated producers, Fair Trade represents the main livelihood and development.
Service to producer members
In addition to this process of investment and borrowing, it was making another situation: cane production in the area was declining year after year, so that when a plant under appropriate conditions hadn´t had a sufficient volume of cane to make your operation profitable. Whereas earlier in 2011 Coopecañera R.L., in their eagerness to continue serving the small producer and survive in the business world; made the difficult decision not to prosecute more sugar in the plant and made an alliance with the Costa Rica Plant, located in Tacares Greece. It sits in that the maquila cane mill produced by our partners and continues to perform the work Coopecañera collection of cane, associated services and marketing sugar on fair trade markets.
Costs have been subsidized producers and transport of cane to the mill and operating expenses of collection centers, thus the producer does not have to bear these costs and can perceive more useful on their supplies of sugar cane.
The main product of Coopecañera R.L. It is sugar. Offering refined sugar and white sugar, both certified Fairtrade, according to the technical specifications. Currently Coopecañera R.L., offers new products such as powdered drinks, jellies and hydrating beverages made with Fairtrade sugar.
Education and Health
Direct payments to producers During 2014 were canceled to ¢2000 additional to producers for each ton of sugarcane, this equates to approximately 9% extra on the price set by LAICA nationwide. 2015 payment was ¢ 1000 per ton of cane delivered.
In 2014 a classroom of training for associates and their families conditioned, was equipped with 10 computers and began teaching computer classes to associates, wives and children. Other projects In addition to the projects undertaken Coopecañera the Fair Trade Prize, there is another series of activities carried out with own resources and are
CONTACT Karen Rodríguez General Manager administracion@coopecanera. com / www.coopecanera.com Telephone: (506) 2445-5124
part of the Development Plan Fair Trade. In 2014 and 2015 these activities totalled $ 49000. With the following breakdown: • Financing producers in soft conditions: $ 32,200 • Subsidy cost producers such as transport and operating expenses of collection centres’: $ 11,700 (in addition to the $ 22,334 covered the prize). • Contribution to community organizations: $ 900 • Training employees and partners in various topics such as agricultural practices, proper handling of chemicals, water and soil conservation, fair trade, child labor standards and gender, among others: $ 2,550 • Sponsorship of the Foundation's Clean Our Fields: dedicated to the collection and treatment of chemical containers: $ 1,650 Contribution to community organizations: $900 Train employees and associates in diverse topics such as Agricultural practices, appropriate agrochemicals management, water and soil conservation, fair trade, child labor regulations and gender, among others: $ 2.550 Sponsorship to the Limpiemos Nuestros Campos Foundation: dedicated to the Collection and treatment of agrochemical containers: $ 1.650 Challenges • Climate change • Effects of climate change • Opening of European beet sugar quota subsidized • Generational relief • Achieve a higher price for the producer to compensate for the increased costs. • Encourage the producer to be kept in sugarcane activity.
"To Coopecañera fair trade has meant the opportunity to link foreign trade, also for several years was the main source of income of the cooperative, so we can say it was their way of survival." Coopecañera R.L.
SUGAR PROFILE Harvest December – March Smallholders 3 hectares on average Total area of production 1787.00 ha Cane Sugar variety RB 867515, Mex 79431, RB 739735, SP 784764, LAICA 0720, LAICA 0726, SP 813250 Sugar quality White Plantation, Refine 45UI, Refine 90UI
History
National Bank not only supported financially management, but their enthusiasm collaborated to make the process easier.
Since 1905, Hacienda Victoria, which was owned by Germans, was cultivated coffee, sugar cane and other products. In order to process these products their owners installed a plant. Around the treasury, they were rooted many small and medium farmers who sell their crops to the treasury for industrial process. It was through this activity that the economy of the area was developed.
Industrial Agricultural Cooperative Victoria was legally constituted on October 12, 1943, with twenty members and an initial capital of ten thousand colones, divided into one hundred shares of one hundred colones each (Eighty-one for the bank and nineteen for the rest of the partners). On July 31, 1956, the National Cooperative Bank formally presented to the General Assembly as it had covered 75% of the debt stipulated by law N. 49.
In the early 30s there were difficult times because of "The Great Depression of 29", whose repercussions are felt worldwide. Here, the most affected were the small and medium producers, which depended on international markets, so it was urgent to find alternatives to survive and move forward. One of the formulas considered by them was to group together cooperatively and install their own "plant", but times were difficult and were not prepared to give such a big social step. A decade later, following the conflicts arising as a result of World War II, in Costa Rica the property of citizens of Italian, German origin, and even Spanish, were confiscated by the government of the Republic. This did not exclude Hacienda Victoria being confiscate too. This, as expected, aggravated the situation of uncertainty of those producers who delivered their crops to the Treasury. The situation of war who lived the world and its impact on Costa Rica, had been emerging groups of intellectuals, to form a study group and analysis of the socio-economic problems that the Costa Rican population lived. Thus was born "The Center for the Study of National Problems" .The recommendation given this group to resolve the socioeconomic problems that existed in Greece was the cooperative, the results in other countries had been very flattering and fruitful. A company of this magnitude was impossible to create without the official endorsement of the government, so few willing pioneers resorted to the Presidency of the Republic, requesting support and the necessary legislation for the Hacienda Victoria, expropriated in Greece, was put under control of the National Bank of Costa Rica, which obtained the grant for the Cooperative. On July 22, 1943, Executive got the National Congress enacted Law No. 49, which empowered the state to sell the B.N.C.R. Hacienda Victoria and facilities, also authorize, the said bank to organize the Cooperative Agricultural and Industrial Production, exercising control and management of the Cooperative canceled until 75% of the total value. At this stage of the process cooperativization Hacienda Victoria, pioneers deserve special mention: Jose Manuel Peralta Quesada, Jose Joaquin Mora Mora, Alcides Ruiz Barquero, Ricardo Solis Ballestero, residents of Greece. And Gerardo Murillo Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Chavez Gomez, Luis Rodriguez Salas and Manuel Rojas Viquez Poas Canton, who gave their best to achieve the goal. Also worth thank the youth of the Center for the Study of National Problems, who with their enthusiasm, knowledge and mystic, knew indict the concerns of farmers. The President of the Republic, Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia, who always supported the process and the man insigne Julio PeĂąa Morua, who from the management of the
From there, the company continued to grow and expand, not only geographically, but in its diversification. Decades after these events, thanks to the support and effort of all, we touch the scope and benefits that economic democracy achieved in a society.
Production and Processing of Sugar Cane Sugar cane was introduced to our country by the Spaniards. The product is acclimatized very well in some areas of Costa Rica. Specifically the Western Central Valley was the favorite area for cultivation so Alajuela, Grecia and Poas were highlighted in this agricultural activity. From the colony, the production of sugarcane achieved considerable development, especially for the production of sweet cover. The "mills" proliferated in the area and the "Plaza del Dulce" in Alajuela on the list of places of business in the country. The advancement of technology has provided the necessary to transform the juice of the sugar cane machinery, which revolutionized the market and customs of the people. It was for this reason that the vision and financial capacity to invest in an activity that would be of great importance had not only to the area of influence but for the country in general. In its first year of operations, Victoria Cooperative process almost 30,000 tons of cane in the 1943-1944 harvest. This number increased gradually became 500%. The rapid growth, in addition to expanding the growing area, the introduction of new and improved varieties of sugarcane and application of new technologies, which increased the yield per hectare due. At present, Victoria plant is one of the best in the country, both its infrastructure and its production capacity (250,000 tons per harvest), its modern equipment and professionalism of its staff. Our facilities are improved year after year in order to provide the best service and provide our customers with high quality products to the table of your home.
Benefits of Fairtrade The interest in obtaining the certification was based on the search for a new trading market for both sugar and coffee, this in order to seek additional income that will give greater sustainability to both activities.
Direct Payment to Producers Agricultural production in Costa Rica has the highest costs in the region, so any support to producers, will be useful to stimulate production and not to abandon coffee cultivation. The premium is an economic bonus for each bushel of coffee delivered by the producer. Amendment Cal Dolomite According to studies by the technical department of CoopeVictoria, soils in the area have great nutritional deficiencies, especially in terms of calcium. For this reason was given for free, 3 sacks of lime per 10 bushels of coffee delivered to the producer. Investigation The Cooperative is developing a research process for new coffee sales markets, specifically in the Asian market. With that seeks to place the coffee at better prices in a market little known to the Cooperative. Sugarcane Extra payment
CONTACT Wenceslao Rodríguez General Manager wrodriguez@coopevictoria.com / www.coopevictoria.com Telephone: (506) 2494-6320
The phenomenon of extra-quota is given, by the disproportionate growth of Private Plants on Guanacaste zone, this causes small producers lose share in the national quota (calculated with the average production for the last 5 years). The most serious problem is that cane extra fee, is paid only 55% of their real value. Being CoopeVictoria an organization focused on small producers should take the loss, producers paying 100% of the real price. For this reason this part of the award is focused on covering the amount that is paid to producers to pay the sugar extra fee value. Community development The money for community aid is focused on economic collaboration with various institutions such as nursing homes, schools, colleges, Development Associations, Sports Committees, Charitable Institutions and Associations that promote environmental protection. The administration of the cooperative receives various requests for such institutions which are channelled through aid. Worker Support The workers' committee receives an economic amount which is administered by the same committee for conducting training activities,
recreational and sports activities. Also they perform preventive health activities. In CoopeVictoria there are two types of partners, associate producer and associate worker. The workers associated fund provides economic support to encourage workers to grow the membership base. Challenges • Extra Fee: For the Cooperative, the main challenge today is to face the phenomenon of Extra Fee, with which it is not recognized producer 100% of the actual price of sugar, so the company should take their profits to pay that difference. • Climate Change: The variability of rainfall has made that the normal production cycles are altered and in some parts sugar yields and reduce tonnage per hectare. • Certifications: It is necessary to continue the certification process, in order to continue to ensure food quality and safety.
"Fair Trade is a way of life, it means a chain of social value and environmentally responsible. Fair Trade in our organization represents a very important contribution to give sustainability to our two main activities " Coopevictoria R.L.
"Fair trade sugar the sweet taste of a trade done with solidarity and justice"