The agro-industrial company Hortifrut Perú SAC obtained one of the most important certifications in the sector:  Sustainability Standard (Sustainability Standard), after having an audit by Primus Auditing Ops in their blueberry crops. The agro-export company received this recognition after reaching 98.42% at the certification level, which gives it the gold category.

“We are very happy to obtain this certification, it is a boost and proof of how we have been doing things. Without a doubt, obtaining the gold level in the Sustainability Standard certificate is a great incentive for us that we are on the right track. Primus Auditing Ops. is one of the most important auditing companies in the world and having passed its standards by far is very gratifying”, said Juan Luis Lazarte, Manager of Human Resources and Sustainability of Hortifrut Peru.

The Sustainability Standard is a recognition that only the best companies that integrate sustainable agriculture obtain. For Hortifrut Peru, it is an important tool that allows measuring, communicating and improving the integration of sustainability practices. Meanwhile, for those on the other side, such as buyers, this certification is a guarantee that the company meets the highest standards and has a quality product.

"Having satisfactorily completed this audit allows us to monitor how we have worked in recent years, and it is also a door to continue expanding our horizons to more markets," said Lazarte. Likewise, it highlights the importance of how this certificate validates the actions of Hortifrut Peru in sections such as irrigation, pest control and soil conservation.

Primus Auditing Ops. It not only focuses on the environment and agriculture, but also includes the relationship with employees. In this case, the good role that Hortifrut Peru has with all the members of the company, as well as with their families, was validated, the most outstanding being the development of various programs to contribute to the health and well-being of the community in Chao.

Hortifrut Peru will continue to work constantly to maintain and further improve its sustainability standards. "Having obtained Sustainability Standard It is an impulse to continue being pioneers in the agriculture industry in terms of the quality of our products, care for the environment and relationships with our collaborators”, concluded the manager of Human Resources and Sustainability of Hortifrut Peru.