Apr 29, 2025
• Becoming a B Corporation reaffirms the company’s commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance.
Santiago, Chile, April 23, 2025 – Hortifrut, a global leader in the production and commercialization of berries, has joined the B Corp movement, a prestigious certification recognizing its commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. This achievement highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to balance economic success with a positive impact on people, the planet, and the community.
“This milestone represents much more than a recognition; it is an opportunity to strengthen and expand our long-term strategy, where sustainability is not an option but an essential pillar of our business vision,” said Héctor Luján, CEO of Hortifrut. “This achievement is the result of the joint efforts of our employees, growers, suppliers, customers, business partners, and strategic allies who share the vision of a more responsible future,” Luján continued.
The B Corporation Certification is awarded to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The certification process evaluates areas such as community and environmental impact, employee treatment, customer relationships, and ethical business practices, among others. It sets a new standard in the business world, where success is measured not only by financial results but also by the social and environmental value created.
With operations in 15 countries and revenues exceeding USD 1.165 billion in 2024, Hortifrut drives an innovative and sustainable business model with a vertically integrated operation that spans from genetic development to the end consumer. Through its commercial platforms across various continents, the company offers high-quality fresh fruit year-round.
With this certification, Hortifrut consolidates its position as a sustainability leader within the agrifood sector, reaffirming its commitment to the environment, the communities where it operates, and the creation of long-term value. This distinction not only strengthens its responsible practices but also connects it to a global network of over 9,000 companies dedicated to driving positive change.
“Achieving this certification is the result of a comprehensive effort that has reached all levels of the company and its supply chain, from implementing governance policies to measuring environmental indicators, optimizing resources across operations, and promoting labor inclusion programs,” said Pia Walker, Sustainability Manager at Hortifrut. “This achievement reflects our company’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and positions us as a corporate responsibility leader in the sector,” Walker concluded.
