Last week the Spain-based SanLucar, an international produce supplier, signed an exclusive production and export agreement with Sun World, a global fruit variety development and licensing company. The collaboration will focus specifically on developing new types of table grapes and varieties for production in Ecuador.
“At SanLucar, we strongly believe that innovative varieties and sustainability should go hand in hand,” SanLucar CEO Armin Rehberg said in a news release. “This agreement with Sun World not only strengthens our position as industry leaders but also enables us to continue offering our consumers exceptional fruits, known for their great taste and grown in harmony with people and nature.”
SanLucar has worked intensively for many years to establish a sustainable and efficient agricultural model in Ecuador. The company says this agreement with Sun World is another milestone in that effort.
The collaboration will allow the company to combine its experience in production, development and marketing with access to high-quality genetic material, SanLucar says. Additionally, it will not only allow SanLucar to cultivate these varieties on its own farms but also grant sublicenses to other interested and capable producers within the framework of partnerships. This opens a new chapter for the fruit industry, especially in Ecuador, creating opportunities for joint growth and sustainable development, according to the company.
