ONE Banana
ONE Banana Celebrates 2016 by Earning SCS’ Sustainably Grown Certification for Farms in Ecuador and Guatemala

DGAP-News: ONE Banana / Key word(s): Miscellaneous

2016-01-13 / 16:00
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CORAL GABLES, FL --(Marketwired - January 13, 2016) -  ONE
Banana, The Better Banana Company, http://www.onebananas.com
proudly announced today that they have received their Sustainably
Grown certification at several of their farms in Guatemala and
Ecuador. The company now officially joins the ranks of the
World's oldest, biggest, and most sustainable food growers.

The certification was issued by SCS Global Services (SCS) in
accordance with the producer requirements of its Sustainably
Grown standard. ONE underwent a comprehensive independent
evaluation to obtain what is considered one of the most rigorous
voluntary agricultural certifications to achieve. The certified
farms were assessed on a variety of factors including: product
quality, product safety and purity, fair labor practices,
sustainable crop production, ecosystem management and protection,
resource conservation and integrated waste management.

ONE is a company built upon principles of transparency, promoting
sustainability, fostering social good, and producing the highest
quality bananas. The Sustainably Grown certification signifies to
the public that ONE is acting consistently with its mission and
vision. 'We are honored to have been granted SCS' Sustainably
Grown certificate as it is just further evidence that we are
committed to doing our part to promote the environment, ensure
the security and safety of our employees, and grow the freshest
bananas,' says Bernhard Roehrs, Corporate Director for ONE
Banana. 'The public now has every assurance that the certified
bananas they buy from us are truly sustainable from plant to
store,' continues Roehrs.

Among the many benefits of being Sustainably Grown certified, ONE
Banana is able to satisfy certain retailer and manufacturer
specifications, share in information gathering and resources for
reducing energy, water and packaging costs, and help maintain
employee satisfaction.

This new SCS Certification joins an impressive list of accolades
that ONE Banana has received. The Company is also Rainforest
Alliance, GLOBALG.A.P., BASC and C-TPAT certified.

ABOUT ONE BANANA

ONE BANANA is a family-owned company with operations in the
United States, Europe, Guatemala, Peru, and Ecuador. It has
emerged as a leader in socially responsible and environmentally
sustainable farming. The Company has implemented rigorously
developed workplace safety standards, the latest water
conservation and rainwater collection technologies, and
industry-leading worker benefits. Through its parent company,
AgroAmerica, ONE Banana's corporate social responsibility
projects include providing access to medical clinics, nutritional
programs, and daycare facilities that have benefited more than
19,000 people, across twelve rural communities in Guatemala.

About SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services (SCS) has been providing global leadership in
third-party quality, environmental and sustainability
verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards
development for three decades. Its programs span a cross-section
of industries, recognizing achievements in green building,
product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, power
generation retail, and more. SCS is accredited to provide
services under a wide range of nationally and internationally
recognized certification programs. Consistent with its mission,
SCS is a chartered benefit corporation, reflecting its commitment
to socially and environmentally responsible business practices.



Allison Tebbano
allison@jonessocialpr.com

News Source: Marketwire


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