Reybanpac, the most reputable agricultural company in Ecuador

Recently, El Universo newspaper revealed the list of the most reputable companies in Ecuador. The study was conducted by the Corporate Reputation Business Monitor, Merco. Reybanpac achieved the best position within the Agricultural and Fishing sector.

The analysis gathered the perception of several sources, among them, CEOs, academics, NGOs, the media, among others key opinion leaders. The respondents rated the companies based on their financial results, quality of their commercial offer, ethics and corporate responsibility, internal reputation, international dimension of the company, and innovation.

José Antonio Hidalgo, Executive Director of the Ecuadorian Banana Exporters Association - AEBE, congratulated Reybanpac for the positioning achieved. “During 2021 Reybanpac focused on strengthening human talent, both in the field and in administration. Their effort pointed towards true sustainability, which has given rise to growth in its social, labor and environmental indicators. With this, they have been able to achieve greater productivity as a result of a positive work environment, where respect and trust prevail. This vision has allowed Reybanpac to become a benchmark in production and export.”

The Chamber of Commerce of Guayaquil joined in the congratulations through a message from its President, Miguel Ángel González. “We congratulate our partner Reybanpac for having achieved the first position in the Merco ranking of companies with the highest reputation in Ecuador in the Agriculture and Fishing sector, published by Diario El Universo. Reybanpac harvests the fruits of a positive sowing in good practices, organization, vision, responsibility and sustainability. Success to this leading Ecuadorian company.”

On the other hand, José Moreira Pérez, Secretary General of the Reybanpac Workers' Committee highlights that, “as the Workers' Company Committee, we are proud to know that we are the number one agricultural company within Ecuadorian territory. Every day our colleagues work with commitment and we motivate them to be the best.”

Good reputation is the result of the constant, honest and responsible work of an entire team. “For 45 years, Reybanpac has strived to be a sustainable company, which is strengthened by the growth of its employees and which contributes to the development of surrounding rural communities,” says Vicente A. Wong, General Manager. “We consider our customers and suppliers as partners, and that vision makes the difference. A company that fulfills its commitments to its partners and that always seeks to offer them added value is capable of earning the recognition of others.”

Sustainability is fundamental to Reybanpac's business plan. That is why the company has always been at the forefront in international certifications and audits; being our latest achievement the carbon neutral product certification, from cradle to gate. “Good agricultural, social and environmental practices must be verifiable. In this aspect we are proactive and open towards our partners and audiences”, Vicente A. Wong.

In its history, Reybanpac has reached several milestones that have positioned it as the second largest exporter in the country. In addition, the company has obtained other recognitions in recent years, including: Largest Employer in the Agricultural Sector by the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security (2019); and Best Exporting Company of Traditional Products by Fedexpor (2021).

For the General Manager, these recognitions are the result of “the great work of all the men and women who are part of the Reybanpac team. My congratulations to each of them. I am sure that together we will continue to achieve greater success in the future.”