Agrocoex

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As a company dedicated to offering consumers the highest quality floral products, AGROCOEX S.A. follows rigorous production and post harvest processes and management systems in critical areas, such as workers social & economic development, environmental protection, occupational safety and labor conditions.

AGROCOEX S.A. maintains constant compliance with all applicable laws in Ecuador , and also has taken extra measures to receive external certifications with the most stringent international requirements for Fair Trade, FLP, BASC and FlorEcuador standards.

AGROCOEX S.A. is committed to treating its employees with confidence, respect, dignity, honesty, responsibility, leadership, openness and excellence.

In each location where AGROCOEX S.A. has operations, it complies strictly with applicable labor codes and requires that its management team reviews working conditions on a regular basis to ensure that compliance is maintained.

We achieve customer satisfaction by using only the newest varieties and the latest equipment, technology and production & post harvest techniques.

Successful production and marketing of roses requires knowledge of plant and flower characteristics and market trends. Since a high end market supplier, AGROCOEX S.A. variety selection first concern is the market for which our product is intended.
Primary consideration must be given to flower shape, stem length, color, stem appearance and vase life characteristics.
Yield performance is an important second criterion for variety selection, although for certain varieties, market quality outweighs yield.
AGROCOEX S.A. Integrated Pest Management is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to biological pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices and the newest agronomic pest & disease preventive techniques.

Our integrated pest management program use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment.

This information, in combination with pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to workers, plants and the environment.

AGROCOEX S.A. selects green and blue label synthetic chemicals and combines the sprayings with pesticides produced from natural sources.




Natural insect controls, like predatory mites (Phytoseiulus persimilis), are practices of our integrated pest management.

Due to our proximity to Cotopaxi volcano and our altitude ( 3000 meters above sea level ), severe weather conditions like "freezing" could be experimented. In order to minimize the "freezing" damage, AGROCOEX S.A. has implemented a beneficial greenhouse heating system. The heaters keep the hot air blowing around in the building which keeps the temperature even and balanced for the plants ( warm air constantly circulating ).
AGROCOEX S.A. farms are managed with integral irrigation systems. It is an essential tool to apply water in the necessary quantity and at the right time to sustain agricultural production and to achieve high levels of efficiency in water, energy and chemical uses.
Our Postharvest processes ensure a fresh -- cut rose that achieve and/or exceeds market quality demads.
AGROCOEX S.A. use the most strict quality assurance standards. This allows us to practice a stem by stem classification process that includes head size, open cut, stem length, stem thickness, petal color and foliage as characteristics to measure.

Hydration and cooling practices determined by physiological needs for long lasting vase life roses have been implemented and are monitored on regular basis.

This classification, hydration and cooling processes guarantee uniform products for each specific market and customer demand.

AGROCOEX S.A. versatile packing helps clients to increase their sales through world-class branding and structural packaging design.

After 19 years of experience we can ascertain that the market is constantly evolving. It's essential to stay in shape and we revitalize our classic LA VICTORIA and SAN FRANCISCO image to extend the success of renowned global brands.
Working conditions in greenhouses and post harvest facilities are designed to protect the health and well-being of all employees.

Workers receive extensive training on safely applying crop protection products and are required to use the appropriate protective clothing during all of their activities.

In all AGROCOEX S.A. production units, we offer to our workers, their families and local residents with medical programs, dental programs, computer educational services, scholarships, low interest loans and we are developing a housing project.

Our certifications ensure that market prices cover the costs of sustainable practices, acceptable working conditions and longer trade relationships.

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