Organic food is a great trend in recent times, we have understood that by saying that something is organic it means that it is equal to healthy. However, do we…
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This system is recognized as part of a movement where the encounter arises when we realize that we share the same search: “a new economic genetics that allows values and ethics…
The principle of health This is the first of the 4 principles of organic agriculture, it presents us that the health of individuals and societies cannot be divided from the…
Organic farming is much more than not using pesticides, genetically modified organisms, fertilizers, growth hormones and antibiotics. It is a holistic system for crops and livestock production, design to optimize…
We all know life can be way too busy and that your dreams may seem a little bit too distant, because we have a lot of responsibilities. So, how do…
Ingredients: Base Tarta de Coco Capa de Mango 2 tablespoons of water 400 ml of coconut milk 350 g of mango 3 tablespoons of coconut oil 400 ml of vegetal…
Today, we share with you a recipe for a dessert, which chocolate lovers will prepare again and again. It is gluten-free and loaded with omega 3, antioxidants, calcium, and fiber….
Nowadays, it is very common to hear about organic products and their wonders; these products range from food to cosmetics. And perhaps, for us, there remains the question of whether…
Going to the supermarket can be a complete challenge, due to the big amount of products that we can find in this establishments, making for us, getting healthy food, with…
Some years after Milton Friedman declared that “the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits”, this doctrine is finally coming to its end. A lot of entrepreneurs and…
This recipe is a restaurant favorite, it is based on an authentic Hunan dish roughly translated into “ancestor meeting-place chicken”. Ingredients For the Chicken For the sauce 1-pound chicken (boneless…
Fair Trade is an alternative trade system, focused on the social aspect and solidarity, which seeks to achieve the development of the people and the fight against poverty. The main…
From August 24 to August 28, 2020, the fifth Colombian Business Congress (CEC in spanish) and the 76th National Assembly are held, which is carried out every year by the…
Nothing better that starting the day with a coffee and a toasted bread with jam, both sweetened with panela. Today we will learn how to make our own jam. Ingredients: …
Nowadays, it is really striking how the climate change is charging its toll on us, so, regarding this issue. What can we do to improve this? As everybody knows, kids…
Heincke has in its core values sustainability. In 2021, you will be a B certified company for 3 years. This certification encompasses 3 major pillars: environmental, social and economic. It…
Lately it is really common to heard that the use of masks, antibacterial gel and the hope of the vaccine for COVID is what people are looking for. The thing…
The magazine Forbes Colombia chose 25 companies to demonstrate the bravery and resilience of entrepreneurs during COVID. One of the sectors that has suffered the most in these times are…
Rosahelena Macía Mejía co-author of the book “Panela a Tradition” thought that the recognition 2 years ago by the Gourmand World Cook Book Awards was the greatest thing that had…
Raw sugar cane is healthier that any other cane sugar sweetener. It is made without the use of additional chemicals used in the process of white sugar. It has minerals…
Ingredients: For the French toast: -8 slices of bread -3 eggs -1 cup heavy cream -1 tablespoon of raw sugar cane -2 teaspoons of cinnamon -3 tablespoons of butter Bonus:…
Raw cane sugar (panela) color is a subjective measurement of panela quality. In general, consumers in Colombia tends to prefer a yellow or light yellow panela thinking that this means…
Ingredients: – 1 tbs of coconut oil -200 g of mixed nuts -2 tbs of panela -1 tsp of instant coffee grounded Directions: Heat the oil in a pan, put…
We are pioneers in an industry where we have developed new ways of doing things that were otherwise very traditional. Our pursuit to add value to panela has led us…
Ensure healthy lives and promote well being at all ages for all is the Sustainable Development Gold #3. In Heincke we offer a product that replaces refined sugar (simple carbohydrate)…
Due to rapid economic growth and increased agricultural productivity over the past two decades, the number of malnourished people has almost halved. Many developing countries that were suffering from famine…
In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, an action plan for people, planet and prosperity, which also aims to strengthen universal peace and…
As many nutritionists warn, approximately 75% of the sugar we eat every day comes from processed foods, and we can find it in products such as vegetable broth, sauces like…
For centuries, panela was a handcrafted product that had no added value or technological changes in its production process. The traditional productive factory of panela is known as “trapiche”. Colombia…
Ingredients 1 big pork loin 1 and 1/2 head onions cut into rings 1 and 1/2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 thyme branch 1 beer 1…
In one of the recent publications of the magazine Dinero, panela is shown as one of the opportunities for entrepreneurship in Colombia. In this article called “Panela: una oportunidad para…
There are six key steps during the panela production. They are as it follows: 1. Sugar cane maturity and cutting When the cane is mature (between 10 and 20 months…
First of all, we want to invite everyone to stay calm and take advantage of this moment. We are presented an opportunity to enjoy our time at home while we…
Fernando Heincke, a businessman from Bogota and CEO of the company that bears his surname, has been considered one of the most visionary entrepreneurs of the recent generation. Within its…
The constant increase in temperature and the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere are manifestations of climate change today. We have been noticing its effect with periods of greater heat…
We arrived at Biofach 2020 with a differential factor, being able to provide the traceability of a product by reading the QR code, thus becoming the first company able to…
Recent studies show that the consumption of sugar cane contributes to the improvement of our oral health. Its juice prevents the development of the annoying cavities and keeps our gums…
Ingredients: -700 grams of butter -200 grams of raw sugar cane -2 eggs -3.5 cups of gluten free flour -2 spoons of backing powder -1/2 spoon of vanilla extract Instructions:…
Free access to information is a fact, we can learn almost everything in the internet. It is our choice to learn what actually can benefit us, especially regarding nutrition and…
Ingredients: Raw sugar cane granulated (panela) Lemon juice Preparation In a cup, mix the ingredients until it forms a smooth consistency. Apply the mixture to clean face. Let it sink…
The industry in Colombia is investing in new technologies to offer a an alternative to paper. In this case it is made from 100% sugar cane , which is a…
INGREDIENTS 1 Kg or pork loin 2 Tablespoons of butter 2 Onions 1 Tablespoon of curry ½ Tablespoon of cumin powder ½ Tablespoon of cinnamon powder 2 Cups of beef…
Brazil, Mexico and Perú were the first to use sugar cane scraps as a by-product. Creating biodegradable packaging is a sustainable mechanism that Colombia has been recently implementing. The scraps…
We were the hosts of one of the booths in Agro Futuro the 13th edition. We went with one of our allies Hacienda el Escobal. The activity we choose to…
There are different natural sweeteners that can serve you to replace the sugar. Whether you have run out of sugar or simply want to stop drinking white sugar, here are…
Here are three beauty benefits for you: Moisture Sugar is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the environment into the skin. So, when you apply products with sugar…
Omar Castañeda, a Colombian artist that uses panela “raw sugar cane” as the main ingredient to his masterpieces. Here is a video with one of his exhibitions:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Mu-eEgBM
We continue to show the hands behind the production of the best Panela. We want to bring them and their families to the light, so Heincke brings you another video…
This national product is one of the keys that Colombian ‘beetles’ use to have outstanding performances in Europe. Colombia has been characterized as one of the countries that has brought…
Chef: Ensumesa Team Pork chops are a cross section of tenderloin that includes the rib bone. Grilled or baked, the chops are delicious with fruit and honey-based sauces. Ingredients 8…
Panela, one of the foods with the highest nutritional value, will seek to multiply its export volume by almost five by 2022. This is why some 4,000 tons of that…
Not only sugar is produced from that tall and tall stem of the cane, it is a plant that offers different uses. Its cultivation generates permanent employment, contributes to economic…
At Heincke, we work to impact the lives of hundreds of families. That is why we want to introduce some of the members that are part of the production and…
According to studies carried out by the program of Agroindustrial Processes of CORPOICA and the School of Medicine Juan N. Corpas, it was proved that panela is a natural cicatrizant….
Nowadays, panela is taking a lot of presence in the international market, which should be generating interest in small farmers. The world is converging to healthy eating and panela with…
Colombia is the second producer of panela worldwide after India. Colombia exports more than one million tons per year, there are 350 thousand producing families, it generates 270 thousand jobs…
Ingredients ¾ of a cup of panela (unrefined sugar cane) 1 cup of peanut butter 1 egg Directions Mix all the ingredients together well Let the dough breath…
One of the communities we work with is located in Quipile, Cundinamarca, a few hours from Bogota. In the local indigenous language, Quipile “strong and superior place”. Blessed with the…
One of the communities we support is located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a place defined by its mixture of magic and nature. Located in these…
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