Montecristo
Learn fascinating facts about the country, the people, the climate and the region where our farms are located.
Facts
Quality fruit needs space. The plantation covers more than 2443 hectares, 6037 acres, or 3422 soccer fields. 1523 people work at this plantation.
Honduras
Once the home of the Maya, the region borders the Caribbean in the north and the Pacific in the south. In the densely populated lowlands of the northwest is San Pedro Sula. On the northeast coast is the great lowland jungle of Mosquitia with the UNESCO-protected biosphere reserve of Río Plátano.
El Porvenir, Atlántida
This rural province on the Caribbean coast is ideal for the local cultivation of sugar cane, bananas, pineapples, maize and rice. Tourists love the white sandy beaches and the nearby national park of Pico Bonito.Climate
At the higher altitudes in the interior, the tropical climate is more temperate. In the hot, humid Caribbean lowlands, pineapples and bananas grow at an average annual temperature of around 26°C or 78°F. On the Caribbean coast it rains from May to October, but humidity remains high around the year.
Certifications for this farm
Doing Good For People and Planet
Find out how we're empowering people and helping the planet.
Our programs continue to empower employees and their communities.
Healthy soil, better farming practices, and a history of agricultural innovation.
Our sustainable practices enhance freshness and reduce footprints.