“Organic farming and sustainability go hand-in-hand”

Organics Unlimited, a San Diego-based grower and importer of organic fruit, is producing quality organic bananas for present and future harvests through its sustainability program, seeking to improve the health of the agricultural ecosystem for future generations.

 

“Organic farming and sustainability go hand-in-hand when producing the freshest produce with the lowest cost to the environment,” said Mayra Velazquez de León, president of Organics Unlimited. “We are pleased with the continued progress of our sustainability program.”

 

Organics Unlimited’s sustainability program emphasizes organic planting, cultivating and harvesting systems, as well as environmentally friendly technologies meeting strict organic farming guidelines during all phases of the growing cycle. This includes the propagation of new and existing plants during growing operations to preserve healthy soil, eliminating and controlling infections from outside sources without the use of chemical pesticides and utilizing organic fertilizers. Composting technology reuses any organic residues to feed the soil and keep it intact while minimizing landfill waste. Fertilization systems in place minimize run-off to prevent soil contamination and preserve the integrity of water in the surface level and at the water table. Irrigation systems that utilize reclaimed water are carefully managed to ensure preservation and conservation during potential dry seasons.

“Organic, sustainable methods of farming are good for business as demand for bananas grown in environmentally sound conditions is increasing,” said Velazquez de León. “We will continue expanding and providing our distributors and retailers with quality organic produce using sustainable practices during growing, harvesting and shipping operations.

 

During harvest, packing and shipping processes, all materials are re-useable or recyclable, improving efficiency, lowering costs and benefiting the environment. Bananas are transported from Mexico to the United States via truck, thereby shortening the distance traveled and thus reducing the carbon footprint.

For more information:

Mayra Velazquez de León

Tel: 619-710-0658