Rainforest Alliance certifies first South American melons

The Rainforest Alliance has granted Itaueira, a Brazilian producer of REI and CEPI melons, the rights to use their seal. This makes the company the first South American melon grower to receive the Certified seal. This sustainability certificate was awarded after careful assessment of all key criteria in September 2016.

All melons and watermelons produced by the company are now certified by the Rainforest Alliance. The melons are grown on farms in the Brazilian states of Piauí, Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte. According to Itaueira these agricultural operations meet strict environmental and social standards and support the preservation of wildlife, soil and water, protect the environment, safeguard workers, families and communities, and help improve their quality of life. They will be showing off melons with the seal at Fruit Logistica 2017 at hall 23, booth B-01.

For more information:
Adriana Prado
Itaueira Agropecuária
BR-Fortaleza
Tel: +55 85 4008 9113
adrianaprado@itaueira.com.br
www.itaueira.com.br/english