¿WHY ECUADOR?
¿Why Ecuador?
Although Ecuador has a small geographical footprint, roughly equivalent in size to the US state of Colorado, the geography of the country results in a variety of climates and terrains that allow for the production of an extremely wide range of agricultural products. From 10,000 feet of altitude in the capital of Quito, to the even higher volcanic peaks of Chimborazo and Cotopaxi in the Andes, the territory drops all the way down to the Pacific Coast to the west, and to the Amazon Basin to the east. In addition, the country’s location on the equator results in 12 hours of daylight, 365 days of the year, with much less seasonal variation in weather than other countries. This vast variety of climates and the associated flora and fauna results in Ecuador’s status as a mega-biodiverse country, and allows us to offer a wide variety of fruits.
Ecuador is well-known as a country that produces tropical fruits, with substantial production of banana, pineapple, mango, papaya, and passion fruit, among others. A majority of the fruits grown in Ecuador are considered exotic fruits, and as such are highly desirable in international markets. In addition to tropical fruits Ecuador also produces fruits native to temperate climates, such as blackberries, strawberries, and taxo, due to the wide variation in climatic regions.
The diverse climates of the regions of Ecuador are a key factor in the production of our premium fruit purees. Ecuador has four clearly defined regions: the Coast; the Sierra, or Andean mountain region; and the Amazon Basin, and the Galapagos Islands. The region of the Coast is perfect for production of bananas, passion fruit, and pineapple, among other fruits, due to its tropical climate and excellent soil. The Sierra is ideal for the production of fruits native to temperate climates, such as blackberries, strawberries, and taxo. The Amazon Basin is also warm, and more rainy and humid as compared to the coast; as such, it is home to the lush vegetation common in tropical rainforests and exotic fruits such as the naranjilla.
Ecuador is well-known as a country that produces tropical fruits, with substantial production of banana, pineapple, mango, papaya, and passion fruit, among others. A majority of the fruits grown in Ecuador are considered exotic fruits, and as such are highly desirable in international markets. In addition to tropical fruits Ecuador also produces fruits native to temperate climates, such as blackberries, strawberries, and taxo, due to the wide variation in climatic regions.
The diverse climates of the regions of Ecuador are a key factor in the production of our premium fruit purees. Ecuador has four clearly defined regions: the Coast; the Sierra, or Andean mountain region; and the Amazon Basin, and the Galapagos Islands. The region of the Coast is perfect for production of bananas, passion fruit, and pineapple, among other fruits, due to its tropical climate and excellent soil. The Sierra is ideal for the production of fruits native to temperate climates, such as blackberries, strawberries, and taxo. The Amazon Basin is also warm, and more rainy and humid as compared to the coast; as such, it is home to the lush vegetation common in tropical rainforests and exotic fruits such as the naranjilla.
