About us
A farmer-owned cooperative since 1970
We were born from the Agrarian Reform in Honduras. We grow oil palm, extract crude oil at our mill in Tocoa and, on a smaller scale, raise dairy cattle.
Our history
The Jesuit priest Jaime Prasdezaba placed in the hands of the farmers a forward-looking organization, free from individual profit and based on equitable benefits. Today the member families experience it as a testimony of peace and tranquility.
We are a product of the Agrarian Reform: an example of prosperity, equality, equity, unity, solidarity, perseverance, innovation, sustainability and social commitment.
Governance and affiliations
- Regulations and bylaws governed by the Honduran Law of Cooperatives.
- Guidance from the National Cooperative Supervisory Council (CONSUCOOP).
- Member of the Industrial Association of Palm Oil Producers of Honduras (AIPAH), FENAPALMA and the National Farmers’ Union (UNC).
Production
We produce oil palm and process crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel oil (PKO) to the highest quality standards.
Our oil mill and its supply base have held RSPO certification since March 2025. Between April 2023 and April 2024 the cooperative held ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certification.
Key dates
- May 7, 1970
Legal foundation
The cooperative obtains legal status, promoted by the Jesuit priest Jaime Prasdezaba.
- May 1992
Recognitions from INA and IICA
The National Agrarian Institute and IICA recognize its contribution to agrarian development.
- April 2023
ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications
Issued by IBD Certificações, valid from April 19, 2023 to April 18, 2024.
- May 7, 2023
53rd anniversary
The cooperative celebrates 53 years of fostering development in Colón.
- August 27, 2024
RSPO supply chain
Certificate CU-RSPO SCC-903184 for palm kernel oil.
- March 13, 2025
RSPO Principles and Criteria
Certificate CU-RSPO-903184 for the oil mill and its supply base.
Another activity
Dairy cattle
On a smaller scale we raise cattle, improving the herd for dairy production. We started from a considerable breeding stock and almost purebred bulls, and we use artificial insemination to reach purebred or at least seven-eighths animals within a few years.
Foundation
53 years since its founding, celebrated in 2023
Founded on May 7, 1970, the cooperative celebrated its 53rd anniversary on May 7, 2023: 53 years of fostering the development of its members, staff, producers and the whole department of Colón.
On that occasion it thanked everyone who trusts the cooperative and takes pride in being born in Tocoa, the city of palm trees.
Mission and vision
Mission
To remain a farmers’ cooperative born from the Agrarian Reform, a leader and example for organized farmer groups, and to strengthen the development and well-being of our members, the community and the country.
Vision
To maintain unity, equality and equity in rights and obligations, in accordance with our laws, regulations and bylaws.
To promote and improve land cultivation systems in order to increase production and productivity, and to industrialize it so as to improve each member’s income.
