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Tropical Fruit Co. Panama

Exporter dedicated to production of Pineapple MD2 in the Republic of Panama in the Province of Chiriquí in Cochea, David. As of March 2008, the company started exporting to European countries and the United States. At an altitude of 200 mts with excellent climate and soils for the production of this variety, in complete harmony with the environment. With a direct workforce of 60 employees, all capable and trained to handle the processes of growing pineapple MD2. With a favorable location in terms of logistics and transportation of our product to the ports of both the Pacific and the Atlantic. We are committed to ensuring the quality of our fruit from the time of planting to harvesting, maintaining a balance between all processes and our environment. Is planned to add value to our product as a frozen pulp for the processing March 2017 industry. Tel:(507) 7742327 / (507) 7742331

Produce and export high quality pineapple, based on the best sustainability standards to achieve economic profitability, ensure the worker's social welfare and environmental protection. Meet Fair Trade criteria by establishing labor benefits, social development and honest and transparent business relationship with our buyers.

Achieve a high production yield that is sustainable over time and friendly to the environment, maintaining the work area for the execution of the tasks of the company and its own growth with a better quality of life for the worker and a product of excellent quality for the customer.

Tropical Fruit Co. is located in a very fertile region at 200 m above sea level, with a little broken topography ideal for growing pineapple, the production farm is located in the middle of the rivers papayal and papayalito with a lot of galleries of forests, which has been a commitment of the company harmony and care of the environment. Hunting and fishing are totally prohibited allowing the coexistence between production with the fauna and flora of the environment. Since 2008 we are GlobalGap certified, we can carry out traceability of the entire production; We ensure the safety of employees with infrastructures such as (laundries, security showers, dressing rooms, warehouses); We maintain harmony and care of the environment; Especially hygiene, safety and safety of the fruit to be exported. Since 2015 we have been certified under the Fair Trade label Since November 2015 we do not use any red label products,and observe the benefits in nature.

The Tropical Fruit Co. has 7 years producing Pineapple MD2, in 2013 we exported more than 140,000 boxes, by 2018 we will export an estimate of 250,000 boxes and the projections for 2020 is to add value to our product as pineapple Frozen for the industry of processing of juices, jams, canned, etc ... In 2010 we built a modern packing plant within the production estates to ensure the quality of the fruit, with capacity of more than 500,000 boxes per year as part of the expansion plan for the next years. From 2008 to 2015 we were exporting to Belgium, United Kingdom and United States. We were the first company to certify ourselves as Fair Trade Contracted Work Company in Panama, since 2015 we have exported to Switzerland with plans to enter the process industry of Asian countries

Tropical Fruit Co. has the infrastructure, machinery and equipment necessary to develop the operation from planting to harvesting maintaining high quality standards.

As part of the infrastructure, is the modern packaging plant with an investment of more than 800,000 USD which gives us the advantage of guaranteeing the processing of all the fruit that for a period of 13 months has been cultivated. It also allows us to directly control the quality of the packaging process and increase the number of boxes to export with higher quality with an average brix of 15

OBJETIVES OF FAIR TRADE Decent work conditions. Freedom of association and administration of your premium Organizational Democracy, Respect and care of the horizontal structures environment Association of Workers Promotion of Fair Trade Continuity of long-term business Share benefits with own and Gender Equity and community relationships

Variety Golden Sweet (also known as MD2), a variety highly desired in international markets for its extra sweet taste, high content of vitamin C, golden color of the shell, and tropical flavor. The pineapple plant needs between 12 and 14 months to produce a unique fruit that weighs between 3 and 5 pounds. After a year the plant will produce another fruit, smaller than the first. Nutritional Features: Pineapple has a low content of saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium. It is an important source of fiber, thiamine, vitamin B6 and copper, as well as vitamin C and magnesium. It has diuretic and detoxifying properties .

It is excellent for weight loss diets. • Excellent against uric acid. • Diuretic. • Laxative. • Ideal for respiratory diseases. • Helps the liver and pancreas function properly. • For hypertension. • Against cholesterol. • Special for cases of anemia. • Good as detoxifying and purifying. • Highly recommended in cases of gout, arthritis. • For the immune system. • Reinforce the defenses. • Helps the creation of red and white blood cells. • Improves blood circulation. • Highly recommended for obesity problems.