NewsLetter Uniban April 2024-EN

NEWS LETTER

FIRST SHIPMENT 55

WE HARVEST THE BEST FROM OUR LAND TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD YEARS

OUR JOURNEY

We're celebrating 55 years! On April 9, 1969, Unibán em barked on its inaugural journey in international trade with the vessel Electrón, marking the beginning of banana exports from Colombia.

This significant milestone represented the first step towards innovation and leadership in the sector, with 14,000 boxes of bananas making their way to the United States.

THE FIRST HISTORIC STEP

On this anniversary, we highlight Unibán's persistence and foresight, which have since led to the commercialization of over 1.409 billion boxes. This feat reflects the company's commitment to quality and efficiency, establishing Colombia as a key player in the global fruit market.

SUSTAINABILITY

UNIBÁN AT THE FAO

This event underscored Uniban's commitment to improving life quality and economic empowerment for vulnerable communities and local producers. Such e orts are in line with

We are deeply honored to have been recognized by CHEP for our e orts in sustainable production. Our commitment to the Circular Economy model is reaping positive results:

We've saved 6,000 ft³ in wood, equivalent to preserving 15 trees.

Our CO2 emissions have decreased by 390 million lb, thanks to 216 acres of forest that continue to sequester carbon.

We've reduced waste by 38,000 lb and engage 22 individuals daily in waste generation activities, promoting a greener, more sustainable community.

At Unibán, we strive towards more sustainable production models, ensuring that our practices not only benefit our business but also our planet. This recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in our operations!

REGIONAL WOMEN'S FORUM

Unibán Foundation's event reaches its 12th edition with a message of motivation and collaborative work towards gender equity

Under the slogan MujerEs: singular and plural… One and all in Urabá and MujerEs of the 21st Century in Magdalena, the forum has become a space to recognize the need to build new realities in favor of women's life and performance in both regions.

This high-impact event is a cross-cutting strategy of our foundation focused on making women visible, their significant contributions to territorial development, their leadership in various sectors, and youth, as a vibrant force capable of transforming the environment and creating opportunities for inclusion and diversity.

This year, the auditorium of the Urabá Chamber of Commerce and the auditorium of the Emprebancoop Cooperative, located in the Orihueca district, Zona Bananera, were chosen as the venues for this event, which received support from Comfama, CLAC FairTrade, De Mis Manos, and the Chigorodó Mayor's O ce, as well as Asocoomag and its allied cooperativesCortrabam, Corporagros,

Banasán, Fundeban, She Is Foundation, and the universities of Magdalena and Sergio Arboleda, who have directly joined in the collaborative e ort to reduce gender gaps in the agro-industrial sector and to facilitate the formation of corporate gender committees in both regions that promote the creation of public policies that leverage equity as the central pillar of a regional agenda founded on gender leadership and youth.

creation of protective and enhancing environments for female leadership.

More than 250 people, mostly women, participated in each version of this meeting, highlighting a robust attendance of social, political, and business leaders, who recognize the importance of advancing in the

TRANSFORMING THE ENVIRONMENT OF COMMUNITIES

With the delivery of a new multi-functional sports court in the municipality of Zona Bananera, and two classrooms in Urabá, we continue to generate significant impacts through our foundation.

The coordinated work that we have been conducting as a company, supported by the presence and management of our foundation in the di erent regions where we operate, continues to make a di erence and contributes to the development, growth, and improvement of the quality of life of the nearby communities.

Recently, under a cooperation alliance between Unibán Foundation and Cortrabam, Corporación de Trabajadores Bananeros del Magdalena, a multi-functional sports court was constructed and delivered in the Julio Zawady district of the Zona Bananera municipality; a sports venue that will benefit more than 685 people from the residential developments Minuto de Dios, Villa Nova,

Julio Zawady Stage I, and Julio Zawady II, Stage Los Empalmes.

This project was carried out with an investment exceeding 280 million Colombian pesos, a determined bet by both organizations to promote sports, culture, and healthy coexistence among the children and youth of this locality.

This court is the 29th sports facility delivered to the community, eight of them in the Magdalena region and 21 in the Urabá region, where, with the support of the Japanese Embassy, our foundation also delivered 2 new classrooms and renovated the sanitary facilities of the Rural Educational Center Arenas Monas, in San Pedro de Urabá, providing dignified and adequate learning environments for approximately 259 students.

PRODUCTIVITY

PRODUCERS FORUM

We lead a significant scientific forum on the Integrated Management of Black Sigatoka. Its e ects and treatment in banana plantations.

Black Sigatoka accounts for more than 18% of production costs and seriously compromises the sustainability of the industry. Restrictions on molecules, environmental regulations, and climate change are pivotal topics in this discussion. In this space, we articulate in a panel the science, technology, and farm operations, oriented towards the integrated management of Black Sigatoka.

Thank you to our speakers: Mauricio Guzmán Quesada, José Ricardo Astúa, Leslie Medina y Fabian F. Fonseca

CLIMATE TRANSITION AND CROP MANAGEMENT

The Urabá region is entering a climate transition phase from summer to the winter season, a crucial period for managing our banana crops.

cipitation, maximum recorded temperatures of up to 39.4°C, wind speeds of up to 52 km/h, and relative humidity less than 60%. These factors have significantly impacted the physiological and production indicators of bananas, a ecting leaf emission, fruit calibration, and shrinkage.

- Soil Amendments: It's important to start the amendment cycles, whether they are calcic or magnesic according to soil analyses, to adjust aluminum levels and increase pH quickly.

FAIRS AND EVENTS

TURBANA SHONE AT THE WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW

The Winter Fancy Food Show, held in Las Vegas, is one of the most important events in the Western United States, dedicated to the food and beverage market. It serves as an ideal platform for recognition, market research, and analysis of the American business context, aimed at strengthening and positioning our Turbana products in this country.

During the days of the Winter Fancy Food Show, about 1,400 companies, including startups and major marketers, presented their products and demonstrated the new trends being managed in this increasingly competitive market.

As a company, in addition to initiating communication with potential clients and achieving strategic alliances to continue being part of this sector, we managed to give much more exposure to our recent launches such as freeze-dried fruit and green banana chips, and also, we rea rmed the good commercial opportunities we have for the products that are currently in the development phase.

UNIBÁN AT FRUIT LOGISTICA BERLIN 2024

We explored trends and business connections at Fruit Logistica Berlin, the leading global trade fair for fruits and vegetables. Discover our journey and learnings.

Year after year, Fruit Logistica consolidates itself as the main trade exhibition for fruits and vegetables worldwide and the heart of the global fresh produce business.

This event, which brings toge ther leading marketers and experts from over 140 coun tries, is a space that, in addi tion to commercial exchange, allows for business networ king, assessing new trends and proposals, exchanging ideas to address sector cha llenges in terms of costs and logistics operations, and opening high-value business opportunities that enhance the production and quality of products consumed in various markets.

Unibán was one of the more than 2,770 exhibiting organizations participating in this edition of the event, engaging with all visitors about our product portfolio and maritime logistics services, and creating spaces for interaction with businesspeople and media to strengthen relationships with di erent sector players, present our new product developments, and consolidate our commercial presence with European market clients.

WE WERE IN ANAHEIM, CA. USA

We once again made our presence felt at the organic products fair, Expo West in Anaheim, United States.

This event is regarded as the prime venue for meeting buyers of natural, organic, and healthy products, tworks among natural product entrepreneurs, disseminating new trends and innovative ideas in the market, increasing

the event. Our strategic location in one of the pavilions allowed us to engage directly with visitors and showcase our snacks,

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 18-19

Integrated Congress of Logistics, Free Zones, and Ports. Cartagena

The 7th Integrated Congress of Logistics, Free Zones, and Ports organized by AND will be held at the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center on April 18 and 19, 2024.

This two-day academic agenda will cover the latest global trends in logistics, free zones, and ports, analyze the impact of local projects such as the Canal del Dique, and discuss how internationalization is shaping the evolution of foreign trade. Participants will also gain insights into topics ranging from international geopolitics and trade to crucial initiatives such as decarbonization, legal security, social dialogue, and economic growth.

April 22-26

Macrorueda 100 Procolombia. Cartagena

Macrorueda 100 will take place in Cartagena from April 22 to 26. During the event, Colombian companies will have the opportunity to meet with international buyers and engage in activities designed to strengthen their operations.

This is the most important business meeting in Colombia for the international promotion of domestically originated goods and services.

This event, which is expected to attract more than 2,000 entrepreneurs from 25 Colombian departments and buyers from 60 countries, has been announced by o cial sources.