COLOMBIA - Remaining dedicated to sustainability has earned the Corporation of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters of Colombia (Corpohass) recognition, as the organization has been welcomed as an ally of CECODES.

"Being part of CECODES reaffirms our sector’s commitment to sustainability from a holistic approach across its three dimensions: social, economic, and environmental,” said Katheryn Mejia Vergel, Executive Director of Corpohass. “This alliance provides great support for positioning Colombian Hass Avocados as a beacon of quality and sustainability in more than 30 markets."

CECODES is recognized as the regional center of the Global Network of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a release explained. This integration into the network of sustainability leaders with a business focus represents recognition and support for the Colombian Hass Avocado agroindustry.

Joining the CECODES network will enable Corpohass to learn and engage with the foremost organizations in Colombia dedicated to sustainability. Through this collaboration, the sector can implement this knowledge into tangible actions, driving economic growth, environmental conservation, and social progress within the country.

"We recognize the leadership of Corpohass as an organization that unites the producers and exporters of Hass Avocado,” commented Sergio Rengifo Caicedo, Executive Director of CECODES. “We want to guide them with international business tools adapted to the local context in our Vision 2050 roadmap of Colombia."

Avocados play an important role in the Colombian economy. They are the third-most exported fruit by the country, generate the second-highest income, and hold the fourth position in Colombian agricultural trade with other markets.

Corpohass projects a 15 percent increase in Hass avocado exports this year, amounting to approximately 147,244 metric tons. After the conclusion of the Main Harvest season in February, the sector is now gearing up for the “La Traviesa” season, which is projected to yield high volumes and great quality with increasing shipments to United States markets.

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