Category: Corporate

  • A Recognition That Drives Our Growth: Corporación Palmar at the EKOS 1000 Awards

    A Recognition That Drives Our Growth: Corporación Palmar at the EKOS 1000 Awards

    A Recognition That Drives Our Growth: Corporación Palmar at the EKOS 1000 Awards

    We were part of the EKOS 1000 Awards, an annual recognition honoring the 1,000 most influential and outstanding companies in Ecuador. This award, granted to four of our subsidiaries by Ekos magazine, highlights economic performance, leadership, innovation, and contributions to national development:
     
    – Export Division (Comersur & Exbaoro)
    – Incarpalm
    – Icapar

    Being part of this recognition motivates us to continue strengthening our business vision and contributing to the sustainable growth of the national industry. This distinction consolidates our companies’ position as benchmarks of solidity and commitment in the Ecuadorian market.

  • Russian Delegation Verifies Export Standards at Corporación Palmar 

    Russian Delegation Verifies Export Standards at Corporación Palmar 

    Russian Delegation Verifies Export Standards at Corporación Palmar 

    On Wednesday, November 26, we received a visit from a Russian delegation at the farm of one of our producers, with the purpose of conducting a document review and analyses of water, soil, and fruit.

    The results were favorable, successfully meeting all requirements and confirming compliance with the guidelines demanded by the Russian market. This visit reaffirms Palmar’s commitment to quality, traceability, and production safety for international markets.  

  • Palmar Noel – 4th Edition: A tradition that fills us with the Christmas spirit 

    Palmar Noel – 4th Edition: A tradition that fills us with the Christmas spirit 

    Palmar Noel – 4th Edition 
    A tradition that fills us with the Christmas spirit  

    For the fourth consecutive year, Corporación Palmar held its corporate Christmas celebration, “Palmar Noel”, a space designed to share, strengthen bonds among colleagues, and celebrate this meaningful season together.

    With this purpose, a variety of activities were carried out:

    – Christmas Is About Sharing: 

    This year, we promoted a solidarity initiative in which our employees donated toys, clothing, backpacks, and other items in good condition to chlidren from a foundation. 

    – Christmas Photos and Hot Chocolate:

    A space designed to share and capture special moments among colleagues while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate.

    – Selection of Christmas Ambassadors:

    Each main subsidiary selected two employees (one man and one woman) to represent the Christmas spirit of their team. Each ambassador shared a message aligned with the season. The Agricultural Division team was selected as the winner. 

    – Christmas Carol Contest:

    Live musical performances by our employees added creativity and enthusiasm to the festive atmosphere. The Agricultural Division team won first place.

    In addition, the celebration included a live show, dancing, contests, dinner, and raffles with major prizes. 

  • Palmar takes part in Banana Time Machala

    Palmar takes part in Banana Time Machala

    Palmar takes part in Banana Time Machala

    At the 2025 edition of Banana Time Machala, Palmar participated with a BTL activation that attracted numerous visitors who took the opportunity to take photos and leave positive messages for our corporation in celebration of 29 years exporting highquality bananas to the world.

    During the event, our executives also held meetings with allied producers, strengthening commercial ties and reaffirming mutual commitments.

    Additionally, we used the fair as the stage to launch our new digital segment: “Pin Pon Bananero”, this new segment was designed to foster authentic and close connections with both producers and visitors.

  • More than a business, a legacy

    More than a business, a legacy

    More than a business, a legacy

    On April 15, the Chief Communication Officer of Palmar Corporation, Antonella Palacios, was invited to participate in the Forbes Ecuador Podcast, where she shared the story, evolution, and vision of our organization — born from the dream of our founder Don Euclides Palacios and built through the effort of committed generations.
     
    During the interview, she highlighted how the new generations have taken on the challenge of projecting the family legacy into the future, driving the company forward with a modern vision focused on employee wellbeing, sustainability, and social impact.
     
    Palmar Corporation is now an organization with more than 3,500 direct jobs and 7 companies that form a solid value chain.

    We invite you to listen to the full episode on the Forbes Ecuador Podcast and learn
    more about the story that inspires us!

  • 80 years of our founder’s legacy

    80 years of our founder’s legacy

    80 Years of Our Founder’s Legacy

    On February 11, we proudly celebrated the 80th birthday of our president and founder, Don Euclides Palacios — a man whose vision, effort, and leadership have left a lasting mark on our history.  
    Thanks to his tireless dedication and strategic thinking, Corporación Palmar has become a benchmark in the banana industry, guided by principles of hard work, commitment, and excellence.  
    Today, the entire Palmar family celebrates his legacy, inspired by his teachings, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to turn challenges into opportunities.  
    Happy Birthday, Don Euclides! 

  • Global Fresh Trading visits Palmar

    Global Fresh Trading visits Palmar

     Global Fresh Trading Visits Palmar 

    On February 26, we welcomed one of our commercial partners, Global Fresh Trading, to our facilities. This visit reflects the mutual trust and commitment we have built over the years.  
    Our guests toured our operations and learned about the roles of our different subsidiaries. Each of them plays a key part in the value chain, providing specialized goods and services that ensure efficiency throughout the production and export process.  
    These encounters are essential to strengthening our international business relationships. They also offer valuable opportunities to share experiences and, more importantly, reaffirm our commitment to transparency and the highest quality standards.