Sugar from Paraguay
Sugar from Paraguay
Our raw cane sugar comes from the Central Department, where the frequent rainfall provides ideal conditions for growing sugar cane. Sugar cane, which belongs to the grass family, is a perennial plant that can be harvested for five consecutive years. After harvesting, the fields rest for a year to maintain soil fertility. The sugar cane harvest extends from May to October.
Community projects strengthen the cooperative
This precious crop is lovingly cared for and harvested by the cooperative ASOCACE - Asociación de Cañicultores Orgánicos de la Zona Central. Since its foundation in 2002, ASOCACE has aimed to secure income for small farmers and promote projects to support the poorest farmers. They have also set up their own agricultural department to promote sustainable agricultural practices..
The La Felsina sugar mill
The La Felsina sugar mill has a long history in the region. Since its foundation in 1928 by the Zanotti Cavazzoni family, the mill has become an important employer in the Guarambaré region. In the 1990s, La Felsina switched from producing sugar, rice and coconut oil to producing organic sugar and has since set standards for quality and sustainability. The mill employs around 280 people during the production period from May to December, as well as 500 harvest workers and 50 suppliers. All of La Felsina's products carry important certifications and stand for the highest quality. Since 2004, La Felsina and ASOCACE have also been Fair Trade certified. This certification enables small farmers to receive a fair price for their sugar cane and to receive Fair Trade premiums that are invested in charitable projects such as building schools, improving local infrastructure or providing health care.
