DON RICARDO
GROWS EXCELLENCE

Sustainability

WATER SAVING

We are aware that natural resources are limited; therefore, we manage them efficiently. We do important investments in technology to reduce water consumption, such as:
• Capacitance probes, which allow us to determine the precise moment and water amount required by the plants.
• Centralized/intelligent system that automatically turns on/off the water wells and irrigation systems.
• Plastic covers on the soil and crops, allowing us to maintain greater soil moisture and to reduce the evapotranspiration of plants.

We got the blue certificate which is a recognition granted by the National Water Authority in association with the government of Switzerland and with the NGO called “Agua Limpia”. We are the first agro-exporter of grape cultivation that manages to reduce The water footprint in Peru which shows responsible and efficient management of water in our company

PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT

We consistently care about using pesticides efficiently in order to guarantee the food safety of our products. In order to achieve this goal, we have implemented the following tools:

• Research & Develop Department, which assess the efficiency of conventional pesticides and the effectiveness of biological pesticides.
• Biomonitoring Laboratory where we develop pest and disease control programs by using beneficial insects.
• Pest monitoring software with daily reports and alerts, in case the defined thresholds for each pest are exceeded.
• Constant training to our team responsible for the management and use of pesticides.
• Georeferenced monitoring of tractors and doses to be applied per hectare.
• Join work/research done with our suppliers and laboratories to use the minimum doses necessary to achieve our pest and disease control objectives.

ENVIRONMENTAL CARE

It is very important to us the preservation and protection of the environment. We greatly depend on it to develop a sustainable operation in due course. Some implemented actions to preserve the environment are:

• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. All our tractors are TIER 3 (low emission of polluting gases). Additionally, we use LED lights in our processing plants and most of the cooling system is based on Glycol.
• Sorting of garbage, recycling techniques and afforestation.
• Training workshops to create awareness on employees and community about the importance of environmental care.
• Reduction of food waste, by searching industrialization alternatives for those products not suitable for sale as fresh fruit.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Companies are built and based on their people and the teams they are part of. This is why at Don Ricardo we are committed to diversity, since we believe that the success of teams is driven by the interaction of people from different backgrounds, gender, culture and skills. Respect is one of our values. There is nothing more important than to respect the differences; by doing this, we reach stronger consensus.

Everyone’s opinion matters in Don Ricardo!

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

We consider that people are the most important asset of our company. It is important for us that their needs and those of their families are covered and that they are able to grow based on their interests. Likewise, we seek to contribute towards the development of the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility program. The program is based on five areas: Education, Environment, Health, Sports and Family Strengthening. The program is led by a specialized team who is 100% focused on developing activities in these five areas.

We have the SMETA certification, which focus on the social aspects within Don Ricardo. and Fair For Life certification, which scope goes beyond Don Ricardo and also involves the local community.
We are aware that natural resources are limited; therefore, we manage them efficiently. We do important investments in technology to reduce water consumption, such as:
• Capacitance probes, which allow us to determine the precise moment and water amount required by the plants.
• Centralized/intelligent system that automatically turns on/off the water wells and irrigation systems.
• Plastic covers on the soil and crops, allowing us to maintain greater soil moisture and to reduce the evapotranspiration of plants.

We got the blue certificate which is a recognition granted by the National Water Authority in association with the government of Switzerland and with the NGO called “Agua Limpia”. We are the first agro-exporter of grape cultivation that manages to reduce The water footprint in Peru which shows responsible and efficient management of water in our company
We consistently care about using pesticides efficiently in order to guarantee the food safety of our products. In order to achieve this goal, we have implemented the following tools:

• Research & Develop Department, which assess the efficiency of conventional pesticides and the effectiveness of biological pesticides.
• Biomonitoring Laboratory where we develop pest and disease control programs by using beneficial insects.
• Pest monitoring software with daily reports and alerts, in case the defined thresholds for each pest are exceeded.
• Constant training to our team responsible for the management and use of pesticides.
• Georeferenced monitoring of tractors and doses to be applied per hectare.
• Join work/research done with our suppliers and laboratories to use the minimum doses necessary to achieve our pest and disease control objectives.
It is very important to us the preservation and protection of the environment. We greatly depend on it to develop a sustainable operation in due course. Some implemented actions to preserve the environment are:

• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. All our tractors are TIER 3 (low emission of polluting gases). Additionally, we use LED lights in our processing plants and most of the cooling system is based on Glycol.
• Sorting of garbage, recycling techniques and afforestation.
• Training workshops to create awareness on employees and community about the importance of environmental care.
• Reduction of food waste, by searching industrialization alternatives for those products not suitable for sale as fresh fruit.
Companies are built and based on their people and the teams they are part of. This is why at Don Ricardo we are committed to diversity, since we believe that the success of teams is driven by the interaction of people from different backgrounds, gender, culture and skills. Respect is one of our values. There is nothing more important than to respect the differences; by doing this, we reach stronger consensus.

Everyone’s opinion matters in Don Ricardo!
We consider that people are the most important asset of our company. It is important for us that their needs and those of their families are covered and that they are able to grow based on their interests. Likewise, we seek to contribute towards the development of the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility program. The program is based on five areas: Education, Environment, Health, Sports and Family Strengthening. The program is led by a specialized team who is 100% focused on developing activities in these five areas.

We have the SMETA certification, which focus on the social aspects within Don Ricardo. and Fair For Life certification, which scope goes beyond Don Ricardo and also involves the local community.

TECHNOLOGY

In Don Ricardo we are in a constant “Digital Revolution” process. We are constantly implementing technology in all our processes, from field production to after-sales analysis, in order to have an efficient and timely management of the information, which translates into better decisions and therefore outcomes.

In Don Ricardo we are in a constant “Digital Revolution” process. We are constantly implementing technology in all our processes, from field production to after-sales analysis, in order to have an efficient and timely management of the information, which translates into better decisions and therefore outcomes.

Certifications

SOCIAL

FOOD SAFETY

ENVIRONMENTAL

PHYSICAL SECURITY

SOCIAL

We understand as the best all that is preferable or more convenient for a greater good than for oneself. Hence, we allocate a significant amount of time and resources to work together with the local government and neighborhood organizations to foster the development of the communities in our areas of influence, such as: Los Molinos, La Tinguina, Parcona and Salas Guadalupe.

We seek through certification companies to validate the work we do. Based on the feedback we receive from the community and the qualifications obtained in the audits, we can determine if we are going on the right direction and achieving the expected results.

FOOD SAFETY

We are aware that our main priority is to provide healthy and safe fruits to our consumers. To that end, we monitor closely all the processes of production and processing.

Before exporting, we analyze samples of fruit produced in each of the lots.

ENVIRONMENTAL

We develop an environmental management framework where we establish objectives and goals that promote the care for the environment and the sustainability of our operations. As part of the implemented measures, we have obtained the DACC and PAMA certificates for farms and packing houses, respectively.

We have been actively participating since 2017 in Walmart’s “Project Gigaton”, which aims to reduce one billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from the supply chain by 2030.

We got the blue certificate which is a recognition granted by the National Water Authority in association with the government of Switzerland and with the NGO called “Agua Limpia”. We are the first agro-exporter of grape cultivation that manages to reduce The water footprint in Peru which shows responsible and efficient management of water in our company

PHYSICAL SECURITY

We make sure that all our goods, as well as everything that we have carefully produced and processed, are not contravened or corrupted by unscrupulous people.

We have our own security team, as well as a modern monitoring system through strategically located cameras and motion sensors. The commitment of our security team is key for the normal development of our activities and for keeping our reputation as a trustworthy supplier.

Awards

Walmart - Sustainablity Award
2017. Leadership and Commitment in Sustainablility
REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF ICA
2017- SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS
Walmart
2017. More sustainable Grapes
Walmart - Award of Excellence
2014. Best Customer Service
USAID PERU
2009 CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY EDUCATION FOR PERUVIAN CHILDREN