AGROAMERICA


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Locations: MEXICO, UNITED STATES, CENTRAL AMERICA, NORTH AMERICA, NEW YORK

AgroAmerica Appoints Javier Aguirre as its first Corporate Affairs & Chief Sustainability Officer

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

AgroAmerica, a leading corporation in the agri-food industry, has announced the appointment of Javier Aguirre as its first Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer.

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  • AgroAmerica, a leading corporation in the agri-food industry, has announced the appointment of Javier Aguirre as its first Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240119839400/en/
    Javier Aguirre, Corporate Affairs & Chief Sustainability Officer at AgroAmerica (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Aguirre brings a wealth of experience to his new role, starting his career at AgroAmerica as a Compliance Officer before serving as Corporate Director for the past five years.
  • In his new capacity, Mr. Aguirre will leverage this expertise to breathe new life into and strengthen AgroAmerica's corporate sustainability plan.
  • "In recent years, Javier Aguirre has been a key driver in advancing our sustainability initiatives.

AgroAmerica Presents Its 2022 Sustainability Report: A Future Built to Last

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

This report provides an updated overview of the performance of the company’s banana division and the achievements made in 2022 through its Corporate Sustainability Strategy.

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  • This report provides an updated overview of the performance of the company’s banana division and the achievements made in 2022 through its Corporate Sustainability Strategy.
  • Over the past year, AgroAmerica has worked on environmental, social, and governance topics that are relevant to the business.
  • In this process, our strong foundation in sustainability will drive a new robust integrated strategy that will shape our path in 2023-24.
  • This exciting step will lead us to continuous improvement and a more sustainable future," explained Fernando Bolaños, CEO of AgroAmerica.

AgroAmerica was awarded AMCHAM's "Grand Prize" for Business Sustainability for the second consecutive year

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The "Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration" project, implemented by AgroAmerica in collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance, was awarded the Grand Prize for Business Sustainability from the Guatemalan-American Chamber of Commerce AMCHAM.

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  • The "Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration" project, implemented by AgroAmerica in collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance, was awarded the Grand Prize for Business Sustainability from the Guatemalan-American Chamber of Commerce AMCHAM.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213006076/en/
    AgroAmerica was awarded AMCHAM's "Grand Prize" for Business Sustainability (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since its beginnings, AgroAmerica has based its business model on a simple philosophy: "Doing well by doing good."
  • "At AgroAmerica, we continue to work with an integrated approach to regenerating the earth and its resources.
  • For 17 years, AMCHAM has recognized the Corporate Sustainability work of its partners for the impact they generate on society, beyond its Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

AgroAmerica, for the Third Consecutive Year, Ranks in the Top Ten of SPOTT’s ESG Ranking

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The results were published by the renowned Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit SPOTT- www.spott.org

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  • The results were published by the renowned Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit SPOTT- www.spott.org
    This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221124005327/en/
    AgroAmerica is a world-class agro-industrial corporation dedicated to providing worldwide customers with sustainable, quality food of highest international standards.
  • "Through the SPOTT assessment, we demonstrate our commitment to purpose-driven and effective ESG management for the benefit of our stakeholders and the planet.
  • The diligence and dedication of our employees have allowed us to achieve great results.

AgroAmerica Ranks Among World’s Top 5 Most Sustainable Companies and Reaches 92% of PRI Expectations Score

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

The SPOTT platform promotes the transparency of companies by disclosing their policies, practices, and commitments related to ESG issues.

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  • The SPOTT platform promotes the transparency of companies by disclosing their policies, practices, and commitments related to ESG issues.
  • Investors can use this to assess companies against the expectations set out in the Investor Expectation Statement on Sustainable Palm Oil.
  • AgroAmerica is and will continue to be an agent of change for the regeneration and restoration of our planet and the well-being of its people.
  • SPOTT Sustainability Policy Transparency Toolkit is a free, online platform supporting sustainable commodity production and trade.

AgroAmerica Supports Higher Education to Help Reduce Migration in Latin America

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Agribusiness food company, AgroAmerica, is sponsoring the 100K Innovation Fund grant competition for higher education projects aimed at universities in The United States, Central America and the Dominican Republic.

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  • The Agribusiness food company, AgroAmerica, is sponsoring the 100K Innovation Fund grant competition for higher education projects aimed at universities in The United States, Central America and the Dominican Republic.
  • The 100K Fund will be awarded in 12 grants of $25,000 this year to support new higher education projects.
  • AgroAmerica is the second multinational company in Guatemala to join this public-private initiative.
  • AgroAmerica is an agribusiness company dedicated to the production and commercialization of food products, through the use of sustainable and responsible cultivation methods.

AgroAmerica Contributes Once Again to the Development of the Central American Region

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Saturday, September 5, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200904005525/en/
    For the 4th consecutive year, AgroAmerica participated as a sponsor of the Central America Donors Forum, promoting the development of the region.
  • For the first time since its inception, the 2020 Forum was held virtually and was open to all audiences.
  • For the 4th consecutive year, AgroAmerica participated as a sponsor of the Forum, promoting the development of the Central American region and the implementation of good business, labor, social and environmental practices.
  • AgroAmerica will continue contributing to initiatives that promote a more inclusive region through its Corporate Sustainability Strategy and strategic alliances with social actors.

Perfectly Posh And AgroAmerica Take Happiness To Guatemalan Women

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Monday, August 27, 2018

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Perfectly Posh, through its foundation You Deserve It, donated US$40,000 to contribute to the wellbeing of Guatemalan women working in palm oil operations in AgroAmerica.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Perfectly Posh, through its foundation You Deserve It, donated US$40,000 to contribute to the wellbeing of Guatemalan women working in palm oil operations in AgroAmerica.
  • "AgroAmerica thanks Perfectly Posh and You Deserve It for the effort of carrying out the ' Change for Change Initiative' fundraising campaign to bring joy to our mother workers and health to their children," said Fernando Bolaos, CEO of AgroAmerica.
  • The collection campaign was joined by independent consultants, consumers and Perfectly Posh workers.
  • We learned how much AgroAmerica does for these remote communities," stated Ann Dalton, CEO and Founder of Perfectly Posh.