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Dolores, Ecuador

Learn fascinating facts about the country, the people, the climate and the region where our farms are located.

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Facts

Quality fruit needs space. The plantation covers more than 102 hectares, 252 acres, or 143 soccer fields. 80 people work at this plantation.

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Ecuador

Located between Colombia and Peru, Ecuador has an amazingly diverse landscape –from the highlands and towering volcanoes to the rain forest and low-lying coastal areas. With its tropical climate and fertile soils, Ecuador is the world’s biggest banana exporter, accounting for 30% of global exports.

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Farm Certifications

  • GLOBALG.A.P.

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Guayas

The banana farms are close to Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest town and most important sea port, so it is an ideal place for growing and exporting bananas. Soils are deep and productivity particularly high in the region.

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