Certified Ecuadorian fruit: GLOBALG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance and Primus Labs
Sustainability and food-safety certifications are increasingly a requirement for importers and retail — not an extra. What the main programmes mean and how to source from Ecuador. Dole Ecuador offers certified programmes across the product range.
GLOBALG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. certifies Good Agricultural Practices — food safety, traceability and responsible agriculture. Dole's owned plantations in Ecuador (Banaloli, María José, Elba, Lola) are GLOBALG.A.P. certified. Many importers in the United States, Canada and Europe require GAP credentials.
Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance certifies farms against environmental, social and economic criteria. The seal is widely recognised in North America and Europe and is demanded by brands with ethical positioning and retail programmes.
Primus Labs
Primus Labs audits Good Manufacturing Practices in processing and packing — food safety and hygiene at facilities where fruit is graded and packed. For importers who verify the full chain, Primus complements field certifications.
What to request
- The relevant programme certificate for the current period.
- Management PDF documentation: Integrated Policy UBESA, IMS Scope, Management Objectives, AWS Commitment Letter, Chain of Custody CoC and Integrated Policy LOGBAN.
- Origin records and traceability to plantation.
Availability varies by product and harvest — share your target in advance. Request certified options and we will confirm availability with documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Which certifications do importers request most?
GLOBALG.A.P. and Rainforest Alliance are the most widespread; Primus Labs is key for packing food safety. Requirements depend on your customers and channel.
Can you provide management PDF documentation?
Yes — Integrated Policy UBESA, IMS Scope, Management Objectives, AWS Commitment Letter, Chain of Custody CoC and Integrated Policy LOGBAN are available for your files.
Can certified fruit be product-specific?
Yes — certifications are combined with product-specific programmes, depending on harvest and availability.
Further reading
Source certified Ecuadorian fruit
Tell us the certification and product you need — we will confirm availability and documentation.