Category: Events and Fairs

  • 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.

  • Incarpalm Participates for the First Time in SIFLOR 2025: Innovation Blooming Alongside the Floriculture Sector

    Incarpalm Participates for the First Time in SIFLOR 2025: Innovation Blooming Alongside the Floriculture Sector

    Incarpalm Participates for the First Time in SIFLOR 2025: Innovation Blooming Alongside the Floriculture Sector

    Incarpalm participated for the first time in SIFLOR 2025, held at the Quorum of Paseo San Francisco in Cumbayá, where it showcased packaging engineering solutions for the floriculture sector. The stand served as a meeting point for clients, partners, and visitors interested in innovative and efficient proposals.

    Incarpalm invited Paola Traverso as a special speaker to deliver the management talk “Leading with OKRs”, along with strategic sessions focused on leadership development.

    The event concluded with a networking space that strengthened institutional relationships and generated new collaboration opportunities within the floriculture market.

  • 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!

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  • Women’s Bootcamp: Connecting Goals, Transforming Realities

    Women’s Bootcamp: Connecting Goals, Transforming Realities

    Women’s Bootcamp: Connecting Goals, Transforming Realities 

    The third edition of the Women’s Bootcamp took place on March 8, in celebration of International Women’s Day. This event aligns with the fifth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): to promote gender equality and empower women and girls.  
    Throughout the day, 160 women from various corporate subsidiaries experienced a meaningful and enriching event. Distinguished leaders such as Minister of Labor, Ivonne Núñez, and María Paz Jervis, President of the National Federation of Chambers of Industries, shared their insights and experiences on gender equity and leadership.  
    Participants also enjoyed an inspiring musical performance by renowned artist Fausto Miño, who brought energy and joy to the occasion, which concluded with a variety of fun and heartwarming activities.  
    But the journey doesn’t end here: the company has already outlined a roadmap for 2025 with concrete actions that reinforce its “Violet Purpose.” Highlights include:  
    • Gender equity talks, paired with coaching and professional development sessions.  
    • Campaigns on family planning and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with access to specialized medical care.  
    With this third edition of the Bootcamp, held in collaboration with local brands from El Oro, Corporación Palmar reaffirms its commitment to talent development by creating spaces for connection, growth, and women’s empowerment.  .   

  • Our Ecuadorian Banana Leaves Its Mark in Berlin

    Our Ecuadorian Banana Leaves Its Mark in Berlin

    Our Ecuadorian Banana Leaves Its Mark in Berlin

    From February 5 to 7, we took part in Fruit Logistica Berlin, the world’s leading trade fair for the fresh produce industry. This event brought together 38 Ecuadorian companies, reaffirming our commitment to quality and sustainable fruit and vegetable production.
     
    During the fair, we strengthened strategic alliances with our clients and showcased the quality of Ecuadorian bananas on the international stage.