Pineapple
We source our certified organic dried pineapple through our subsidiary on site, gebana Togo. Family farmers grow the fruit, which is then processed locally at HACCP-certified facilities.
ORIGIN: Togo
THE PRODUCT: 100% organic pineapple, processed locally
VARIETY: Cayenne Lisse (sweet sour) and Sugar Loaf (sweet) - the colour varies between golden yellow to dark yellow, light brown-yellow for second grade.
AVAILABLE CUTS: rings, tidbits 1st grade and 2nd grade
VOLUMES: 60 MT per year
CERTIFICATIONS: EU Organic, USDA Organic, HACCP
Producers and supply chain
Grown by 154 family farmers on an average of 0.5 ha in the Maritime Region of Togo.
Organic, non-irrigated, harvested by hand year-round.
Delivered fresh to the processing facility, the fruits are then washed, cleaned and cut before being dried in gas ovens at 60–70 °C for 18–24 hours. The dried pieces are then graded, packed and stored, with full traceability ensured through a lot system.
Purchasing from cooperatives and family farmers straight from the farm since 2000. Transport: straight from the farm to Lomé by lorry, by container ship to Antwerpen, by lorry to our warehouse in Nijkerk.
gebana Togo
We work with cocoa farmers and source pineapple for wholesale customers. By promoting agroforestry and raising awareness about child labour, we help strengthen and protect local family farming.