Human capital plays a crucial role in the production of panela. After coffee, panela is the most important agro-industry in Colombia, not only because of the number of productive establishments…
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A food system encompasses all the interconnected actors that generate value in the production chain, from the production, processing, distribution, consumption and disposal of food products that originate in agriculture,…
This December 5, World Soil Day is celebrated as part of an awareness campaign about the importance of caring for soils to maintain the balance of ecosystems. Salts are a…
Antioquia is one of the thirty-two departments of Colombia. It is located in the Andean and Caribbean regions to the north of Colombia, and borders the Atlantic Ocean, Córdoba and…
Every year about one million tons of panela are produced, with a value of $ 3.2 billion colombian pesos. This makes the panela agroindustry one of the most important for…
On November 24, 2021, the movie “Encanto” will be released, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Byron Howard, Jared Bush and Charise Castro Smith. In the musical…
This certification is granted when a product is made complying with Canadian organic standards, guaranteeing the integrity of food from the fields to the table. What is required to obtain…
In 2019, the Foundation of the National Association of Businessmen of Colombia (ANDI) founded the initiative “IN Business Movement”, to recognize successful organizations in the inclusion of vulnerable populations in…
For many people, the concept of sustainability is directly related to environmental impact. However, for Heincke, this word implies much more, extending to 3 spheres: environmental, social and economic. Environmental…
Panela arrived in Colombia in the 15th century, since that time it has become one of the most known and important products of the basic basket of Colombian families, thus…
The consumption of panela in Latin America and the world grows every day. Little by little, it becomes more recognized and valued by consumers. However, its existence is not recent,…
Every year between mid-April and July, Dorset and London (UK) hold tastings, where thousands of products are put to the test to determine if they are eligible for recognition for…
Fernando Heincke, CEO and Founder of Heincke was interviewed by Hernán Trello, Director of OLIVIA Colombia. All this as part of Olivia “Transformation Stories”. In this interview, Fernando spoke about…
When buying a product, you come across different information such as “nutritional value”, “diet products” or “organic products”. This can be confusing, and lead you to consider that “organic” is…
Direct Trade seeks to establish direct and beneficial relationships between producers and distributors, eliminating intermediaries that are usually part of the supply chain. When applied correctly, it benefits both parties…
The department of Cundinamarca is one of the locations where Heincke produces its panela. In this territory, we find the Eastern Mountains, the plateau of the Bogotá Sabana, the Ubaté…
One of Heincke’s certifications is GMO Free, which refers to the absence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Heincke’s products and processes. GMOs are living organisms that have obtained DNA…
The department of Valle del Cauca is one of the most important regions for Colombia. With an extension of 200km, it is located in the southwest of the country with…
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