FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L. (Guinea Bissau)
I.F.C.: JEROME CRETEGNY
Questionnaire Frutas Monica

1.

Company description

- CV of key managers in Spain and in GB
- Current business description (products, origin, volumes
- List any quality certification currently held
- Description of company’s current assets (in Spain and GB if applicable) (See Attached File “GOT IFC 14 List
of farms…”)
o packing infrastructure,
o Stocking area,
o Transportation
o List of farms with localization, surface, cultures and yields over past 3 years
2.

Project description
- Provide brief overview of project and rationale
- Products and cultivated areas per products
- Expected yield per product
- If any preliminary harvest occurred please provide products, output and yield
- List any quality certification to be applied to project
- Describe the association with local farmers (in house production? Sourcing? Both?)
- Provide copy of Environmental and Social Impact Study (if available)

-Describe land acquisition mechanism (rent/lease?) (See Attached File “GOT IFC 28 Land rights Purchase
Deed and…”)
-Describe water rights and irrigation method
- Are the new farms being cut from virgin land or are they already cultivated. What happened to existing
occupants?
- What % of production is exported vs sold locally?
- Please describe transportation method for export and provide cost

3.

Customers

-

Description of company’s current main customers

-

Breakdown of sales per type of customer over past 3 years

4.

Suppliers

-

List and describe main suppliers of raw material

5.

Finance

-

Provide expected sources of funds (debt/equity)

Cristobal J. Sánchez Fornieles
General Manager
FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
Almería (SPAIN)
About me
I have an amazingly diverse professional life – I was a career officer in the Spain´s army
(Cavalry unit), and I received training in strategy and logistic.
Here, I learned invaluable techniques to apply in business.

Education
1981-1984

Spain ´s Army (Cavalry Unit)

Relevant Coursework
1987-1988
1984-1985

Command Strategy
Logistic

Work Experience
Since 1999 have held executive posts at various companies:
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Melidalia Promociones Inmobiliarias S.A. (Melilla, SPAIN)
Compañía de Gestión de Suelos Melillense (Melilla, SPAIN)
Compañía de Gestión de Suelo A-223 (Almería, SPAIN)
S.A.T. Nuestra Sra. De Gador (Berja, SPAIN)
S.A.T. La Fábrica (Berja, SPAIN)
Grupo Forniesa Spain, S.L. (Almería, SPAIN)
Frutas Mónica, S.L. (Almería, SPAIN)

Recent Projects
Production and Marketing of Tropical Fruits in Guinea Bissau

Capability
Agriculture specialist, analyst of activities related to the agricultural / commercial
commodities and conveyances. (Planning, conducting, etc.)

Francisco J. Sánchez Fornieles
Financial Manager
FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
Almería (SPAIN)
About me
I graduated in Business Administration, specialising in Human Resources, I see myself as
dynamic, results oriented, with communication skills and passionate about maximizing
company´s potential.

Education
1987-1990
1992-1995
2002-2003
2012-2013
2012 – now

Graduated in Human Resources (University of Granada, SPAIN)
Graduated in Business Administration (UNED, SPAIN)
Master in Business Administration (University of Almería, SPAIN)
Graduated in Labour Relations (University Francisco de Vitoria, SPAIN)
Currently studying Law (University Católica de Murcia, SPAIN).

Related Knowledge
Taxation and tax law.

Work Experience
Since 1991, he is tax adviser and court-appointed auditor in various companies:
• S.A.T. La Fábrica (Berja, SPAIN)
• Grupo Forniesa Spain, S.L. (Almería, SPAIN)

Recent Projects
Production and Marketing of Tropical Fruits in Guinea Bissau

Key Skills
Thorough competence in managing the administration of an organization, strong problem
evaluation, ability to supervise team activities and direct them towards attaining goals.

Jose Manuel Martín Rueda
Lawyer
FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
Almería (SPAIN)
About me
I have a degree in Law, I see myself as a corporate lawyer that supports the chief duties.
My responsibilities include preparing legal documents, etc. Working as a corporate lawyer,
bring in valuable work experience due to my former long-term employment as an in-house
lawyer.

Education
1987-1992

Degree in Law (UNED, SPAIN)

Employment
Since 1992, I am corporate lawyer in various companies:
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Administraciones Anfora, S.L. (Melilla, SPAIN)
J.R Gestión y Administración S.L. (Melilla, SPAIN)
Decoraciones en Caoba, S.L. (Melilla, SPAIN)
Compañía de Gestiones Inmobiliarias Melillense S.L. (Melilla, SPAIN)
Bricomelilla, S.L.

Recent Projects
Production and Marketing of Tropical Fruits in Guinea Bissau

Key Skills
Thorough competence in managing the legal area of the organization, strong problem
evaluation, ability to supervise team activities and direct them towards attaining goals.

María Estudillo Avilero

Head of the Supervisory Body
FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
Almería (SPAIN)
Profile
Thanks to a wide experience in different positions in top level multinational companies, such
as External Auditor (Deloitte & Touche), International Controller (Sonepar Distribution) and
Consolidation Manager (Corporacion Frigorífica Group – Interclisa Carrier), I have achieved a
solid base of knowledge during these past years, I am able to develop national and
international projects “turn key” of firms from different sectors.
On the other hand, I have been a member of International Financial Committees (París,
Lisboa, …) and this fact have allowed me the opportunity of concluding trade agreements
with Malta, Chile, Portugal,…...
Background in international business/finance, grants and incentives, development turn-key
projects... My professional goal is to enjoy genuinely fulfilling experiences with others
professionals as I share my passion for my friends and my family.

Experience
Since 1990, I have held executive posts at various companies.
2002 – now
2013-2014
SL
2013-2014
2002-2004
2001-2002
2000-2001
1992-2001
1990-1992

Consultant Partner. ONE2ONE INNOVA, S.L.
Project Manager / Business Analyst. GRUPO CERVECERO LA ALCAZABA,
Project Manager / Business Analyst. CAESAR MEDITERRANEAN FOOD, SL
Finance Director. NAVARRO HNOS. ALMERIA, S.L.
Finance Director of the affiliated companies (S.A. LOPEZ GUILLEN)
Audit Manager. J. CARRION.
International Controller. SONEPAR DISTRIBUTION & CORPORACION FRIG.
External Auditor. DELOITTE & TOUCHE.

Education
1985-1990

Graduate in Economy, Audit. (University Complutense Madrid)

For more information on
What I have been working on
Check out my online portfolio at http://es.linkedin.com/pub/maria-estudillo-avilero/27/a95/5a/

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
Current Business Description (Products, origin, volumes)

Product

Kilogram

Aubergine - Berenjena
Cucumber - Pepino
Grapes
Lettuce
Orange
Pepper - Pimiento
Potato
Tomato
Watermelon
total

14.300,03
2.049.804,43
310.671,73
138.960,71
30.295,17
129.511,14
215.180,62
331.316,86
230.194,81
3.450.235,50

Amount
14.296,70
2.018.942,43
154.221,80
37.369,58
17.581,75
170.462,20
90.318,16
159.985,09
68.366,18
2.731.543,88

Origin
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
Current Business Description (Products, origin, volumes)

Product
Aubergine

Month
January
February
April
December

Cucumber
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
November
December
Grapes
February
March
April
May
November
December
Lettuce
January
March
April
November
December
Orange
March
December
Pepper
January
February
March
April
May
November
December
Potato

Tomato

June
August
October
November
December
Tomato
January
February
March
April
May
November
December

Watermelon

Total

June
July
December
Total

Czech Rep.
Kilogram
Amount
3.156,84
6.618,01
1.670,00
3.054,00
440,00
792,00
0,00
0,00
1.046,84
2.772,01
1.249.705,30 1.118.780,35
180.197,00 152.399,69
99.696,00 106.877,88
44.968,00
51.685,20
3.240,00
2.624,40
0,00
0,00
77.760,00
47.779,20
233.379,00 153.410,74
88.974,00
66.725,81
107.077,00
68.666,40
103.603,58 117.152,76
310.810,72 351.458,27
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
29.752,07
38.987,77
2.346,00
2.431,00
9.680,00
9.574,40
2.660,00
3.832,00
1.650,00
2.640,00
3.550,00
4.180,00
2.466,52
4.082,59
7.399,55
12.247,78
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
13.547,47
9.050,30
1.525,00
1.067,50
1.200,00
400,00
2.100,00
1.326,00
4.230,00
2.466,00
0,00
0,00
1.347,74
1.137,24
3.144,73
2.653,56
102.245,63
32.476,79
23.040,00
5.760,00
45.300,00
13.113,60
33.905,63
13.603,19
1.398.407,32 1.205.913,23

Poland
Kilogram
Amount
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
3.291,49
5.299,92
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
2.200,00
3.080,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
272,87
554,98
818,62
1.664,94
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
18.103,19
29.149,54
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
12.100,00
16.940,00
1.500,80
3.052,39
4.502,39
9.157,16
215.180,62
90.318,16
58.792,66
25.376,40
55.032,00
19.261,20
17.838,99
9.457,64
53.516,97
28.372,92
30.000,00
7.850,00
52.280,82
30.197,41
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
7.488,00
8.236,80
6.864,00
4.576,00
20.592,00
4.736,16
5.201,05
3.794,54
12.135,78
8.853,92
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
288.856,13 154.965,04

Kilogram
Amount
Romania
The Netherlands
Kilogram
Amount
Kilogram
Amount
11.143,19
7.678,69
0,00
0,00
14.300,03
14.296,70
2.472,00
2.472,00
0,00
0,00
4.142,00
5.526,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
440,00
792,00
4.976,00
1.990,40
0,00
0,00
4.976,00
1.990,40
3.695,19
3.216,29
0,00
0,00
4.742,03
5.988,30
160.475,93 134.211,54 636.331,72 760.650,64 2.049.804,43 2.018.942,43
102.393,00
69.505,06 158.755,50 132.653,62
441.345,50
354.558,37
4.867,57
8.490,79
94.199,00 100.171,04
198.762,57
215.539,71
0,00
0,00
81.643,50 143.124,74
126.611,50
194.809,94
0,00
0,00
90.720,00
66.096,00
93.960,00
68.720,40
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
2.200,00
3.080,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
77.760,00
47.779,20
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
233.379,00
153.410,74
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
88.974,00
66.725,81
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
107.077,00
68.666,40
13.303,84
14.053,92
52.753,43
79.651,31
169.933,72
211.412,97
39.911,52
42.161,77 158.260,29 238.953,93
509.801,15
634.238,90
0,00
0,00 310.671,73 154.221,81
310.671,73
154.221,80
0,00
0,00
25.536,00
10.859,52
25.536,00
10.859,52
0,00
0,00 128.354,00
55.325,76
128.354,00
55.325,76
0,00
0,00
32.256,00
14.407,68
32.256,00
14.407,68
0,00
0,00
21.504,00
9.031,68
21.504,00
9.031,68
0,00
0,00
10.302,17
6.459,72
10.302,17
6.459,72
0,00
0,00
92.719,56
58.137,45
92.719,56
58.137,45
0,00
0,00 138.960,71
37.369,57
138.960,71
37.369,58
0,00
0,00
34.560,00
10.269,00
34.560,00
10.269,00
0,00
0,00
34.560,00
6.894,00
34.560,00
6.894,00
0,00
0,00
23.760,00
4.554,00
23.760,00
4.554,00
0,00
0,00
11.520,18
3.913,14
11.520,18
3.913,14
0,00
0,00
34.560,53
11.739,43
34.560,53
11.739,43
30.295,17
17.581,75
0,00
0,00
30.295,17
17.581,75
20.249,00
10.217,48
0,00
0,00
20.249,00
10.217,48
10.046,17
7.364,27
0,00
0,00
10.046,17
7.364,27
60.754,91
56.730,45
20.900,96
45.594,43
129.511,14
170.462,20
15.979,00
11.185,30
0,00
0,00
18.325,00
13.616,30
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
9.680,00
9.574,40
0,00
0,00
13.970,00
26.496,80
16.630,00
30.328,80
24.629,00
21.783,10
0,00
0,00
26.279,00
24.423,10
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
15.650,00
21.120,00
5.036,73
5.940,51
1.732,74
4.774,41
10.736,78
17.849,90
15.110,18
17.821,54
5.198,22
14.323,22
32.210,35
53.549,70
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
215.180,62
90.318,16
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
58.792,66
25.376,40
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
55.032,00
19.261,20
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
17.838,99
9.457,64
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
53.516,97
28.372,92
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
30.000,00
7.850,00
265.488,56 120.737,38
0,00
0,00
331.316,86
159.985,09
19.594,00
13.715,80
0,00
0,00
21.119,00
14.783,30
18.776,00
13.676,45
0,00
0,00
19.976,00
14.076,45
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
9.588,00
9.562,80
55.001,00
20.887,10
0,00
0,00
66.095,00
27.929,10
84.079,00
21.886,11
0,00
0,00
104.671,00
26.622,27
26.411,57
15.171,57
0,00
0,00
32.960,36
20.103,35
61.626,99
35.400,34
0,00
0,00
76.907,50
46.907,82
0,00
0,00 127.949,18
35.889,39
230.194,81
68.366,18
0,00
0,00
85.520,00
20.856,80
108.560,00
26.616,80
0,00
0,00
0,00
0,00
45.300,00
13.113,60
0,00
0,00
42.429,18
15.032,59
76.334,81
28.635,78
528.157,77 336.939,80 1.234.814,29 1.033.725,83 3.450.235,50 2.731.543,88

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
Current Business Description (Products, origin, volumes)

Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total

Aubergine
Kilogram
Amount
4.142,00
5.526,00
440,00
792,00
4.976,00

4.742,03
14.300,03

1.990,40

5.988,30
14.296,70

Cucumber
Kilogram
Amount
441.345,50
354.558,37
198.762,57
215.539,71
126.611,50
194.809,94
93.960,00
68.720,40
2.200,00
3.080,00
77.760,00
47.779,20
233.379,00
153.410,74
88.974,00
66.725,81
107.077,00
68.666,40
169.933,72
211.412,97
509.801,15
634.238,90
2.049.804,43 2.018.942,43

Grapes
Kilogram
Amount
25.536,00
128.354,00
32.256,00
21.504,00

10.302,17
92.719,56
310.671,73

10.859,52
55.325,76
14.407,68
9.031,68

6.459,72
58.137,45
154.221,80

Lettuce
Kilogram
Amount
34.560,00
10.269,00
34.560,00
23.760,00

11.520,18
34.560,53
138.960,71

6.894,00
4.554,00

3.913,14
11.739,43
37.369,58

Orange
Kilogram
Amount

20.249,00

10.046,17
30.295,17

10.217,48

7.364,27
17.581,75

Pepper
Kilogram
Amount
18.325,00
13.616,30
9.680,00
9.574,40
16.630,00
30.328,80
26.279,00
24.423,10
15.650,00
21.120,00

10.736,78
32.210,35
129.511,14

17.849,90
53.549,70
170.462,20

Potato
Kilogram
Amount

58.792,66

25.376,40

55.032,00

19.261,20

17.838,99
53.516,97
30.000,00
215.180,62

9.457,64
28.372,92
7.850,00
90.318,16

Tomato
Kilogram
Amount
21.119,00
14.783,30
19.976,00
14.076,45
9.588,00
9.562,80
66.095,00
27.929,10
104.671,00
26.622,27

32.960,36
76.907,50
331.316,86

20.103,35
46.907,82
159.985,09

Watermelon
Kilogram
Amount

108.560,00
45.300,00

26.616,80
13.113,60

76.334,81
230.194,81

28.635,78
68.366,18

Kilogram

Amount

519.491,50
398.752,97
254.394,57
250.842,08
335.992,50
307.138,78
247.326,00
142.024,68
144.025,00
59.853,95
245.112,66
99.772,40
278.679,00
166.524,34
144.006,00
85.987,01
107.077,00
68.666,40
17.838,99
9.457,64
288.970,18
288.111,99
867.322,10
854.411,64
3.450.235,50 2.731.543,88

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
The products marketed by Frutas Mónica, S.L. are certified in Global Gap, IFS, BRC,
Tesco Nature, Integrated Control and is accredited by ENAC.

List:
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Global Gap

•

Agricultural Practices and Food security

•

Work Practice

-

Tesco Nature

-

Integrated Control

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Other certifications (Stores)

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BRC (British Retail Consortium)

•

Food Security and quality. English Market.

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IFS (International Food Standard)
IFS are similar to the certificate BRC. English & German Market.

Note: The titles of quality certifications are attached.

CERTIFICATE
Nº 13-40-7401
This is to certify that:

Alhóndiga La Unión S.A.
BRC Site Code: 3422462
Ctra. N-340, Km. 414. Pol. Ind. La Redonda, s/n. Apdo 102. 04700 El Ejido (Almería) – Spain

Site: Mercados del Poniente
Ctra. N-340, Km. 414. C/ Holanda. 04700 El Ejido (Almería) – Spain

Has been evaluated by Sygma Certification S.L. and found to meet the requirements of:

BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
Issue 6 (July 2011)
Grade:

A

Category(ies):

05 - Fruits, vegetables and nuts

Scope of de audit:

Handling and packing of pepper, cucumber and watermelon,
including the following processes: sorting, grading, refrigered
storage and packaging. Used packaging materials: cardboard and
plastic box, plastic nets and flow pack.

Product exclusions from
scope:

None

Audit programme:

Announced

José Antonio Copado Ruedas
(auditor Nº 229003)
13-14-15.11.2013
From 29.10.2014 to 26.11.2014
27.12.2013
07.01.2015

Auditor (Name/Nº)
Audit date :
Date Next Audit:
Certification date*:
Certification expiry date:

Sygma Certification S.L.
Nicolas Maire
Head of Certification
* Subject to suspension or withdrawal of certification at any time. Only Sygma´s public register (accessible under www.symacert.com) attests validity of this certificate

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Tel +34 926 922 288

Fax +34 926 922 388

Maghreb & Afrique

36, Rue de Beyrout, Talborjt

80000 Agadir (Maroc)

Tel + 212 665 187 087

Fax +34 926 922 388

HO Cert BRC LA UNION Poniente v7, 27.12.13 Elaborado por: Jose Antonio Copado Ruedas Aprobado por: N. Maire Versión 7 Página 1 de 1

CERTIFICATE
Nº 13-40-7402
This is to certify that:

Alhóndiga La Unión S.A.
BRC Site Code: 7350495
Ctra. N-340, Km. 414. Pol. Ind. La Redonda, s/n. Apdo 102. 04700 El Ejido (Almería) – Spain

Site: La Redonda
Ctra. N-340, Km. 414. Pol. Ind. La Redonda, s/n. Apdo 102. 04700 El Ejido (Almería) – Spain

Has been evaluated by Sygma Certification S.L. and found to meet the requirements of:

BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
Issue 6 (July 2011)
Grade:

A

Category(ies):

05 - Fruits, vegetables and nuts

Scope of de audit:

Handling and packing of peppers, cucumbers, courgettes,
aubergine, tomato, melon, green beans, including the following
processes: sorting, grading, refrigered storage and packaging.
Used packaging materials: cardboard and plastic box, plastic nets
and flow pack.

Product exclusions from
scope:

None

Audit programme:

Announced

José Antonio Copado Ruedas
(auditor Nº 229003)
14-15.11.2013
From 29.10.2014 to 26.11.2014
27.12.2013
07.01.2015

Auditor (Name/Nº)
Audit date :
Date Next Audit:
Certification date*:
Certification expiry date:

Sygma Certification S.L.
Nicolas Maire
Head of Certification
* Subject to suspension or withdrawal of certification at any time. Only Sygma´s public register (accessible under www.symacert.com) attests validity of this certificate

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

www.sygmacert.com

SYGMA CERTIFICATION S.L.

C / José Maria de la Fuente, 4 - 2ºB

E – 13005 Ciudad Real

Tel +34 926 922 288

Fax +34 926 922 388

Maghreb & Afrique

36, Rue de Beyrout, Talborjt

80000 Agadir (Maroc)

Tel + 212 665 187 087

Fax +34 926 922 388

HO Cert BRC LA UNION Redonda v7, 27.12.13

Elaborado por: Jose Antonio Copado Ruedas Aprobado por: N. Maire Versión 7 Página 1 de 1

CERTIFICATE
Herewith the certification body

Sygma Certification, S.L.
being an ISO/IEC Guide 65 (future ISO/IEC 17065 norm) accredited
certification body for IFS certification, and having signed an agreement with
the IFS owner, confirms that the processing activities of:

Alhóndiga La Unión S.A.
Ctra. N-340, Km. 414. Pol. Ind. La Redonda, s/n. Apdo 102. 04700 El Ejido (Almería) – Spain

Site: La Redonda
Ctra. N-340, Km. 414. Pol. Ind. La Redonda, s/n. Apdo 102. 04700 El Ejido (Almería) – Spain
Packing Code Nº: 04/A04191789/001

R.G.S.: 21.0018067/AL

COID: 25331

for the audit scope: Handling and packing of peppers, cucumbers, courgettes, aubergines,
tomatos,melon, green beans, including the following processes: sorting, grading, refrigered
storage and packaging. Used packaging materials: cardboard and plastic box, plastic nets and
flow pack.

Product scope: 5. Fruits and vegetables
Technology scope: D, F
meet the requirements set out in the

IFS Food
Version 6, January 2012

at Higher Level
with a score of 97,2 %

Certificate Register Nº
Audit date:
Date of issue of the certificate:
Certificate valid until*:
Next audit to be performed within the
period:

13-41-7402
14-15.11.2013
30.12.2013
10.01.2015
17.09.2014 to
26.11.2014

Ciudad Real, 31.12.2013

Nicolas Maire
Head of Certification
* Subject to suspension or withdrawal of certification at any time. Only Sygma´s public register (accessible under www.symacert.com) attests validity of this certificate

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

www.sygmacert.com

SYGMA CERTIFICATION S.L.

C / José Maria de la Fuente, 4 - 2ºB

E – 13005 Ciudad Real

Tel +34 926 922 288

Fax +34 926 922 388

Maghreb & Afrique

36, Rue de Beyrout, Talborjt

80000 Agadir (Maroc)

Tel + 212 665 187 087

Fax +34 926 922 388

HO Cert IFS_LA UNION La Redonda v7, 31.12.13

Elaborado por: J.A. Copado

Aprobado por: N. Maire

Versión 7

Página 1 de 1

CERTIFICATE
Herewith the certification body

Sygma Certification, S.L.
being an ISO/IEC Guide 65 (future ISO/IEC 17065 norm) accredited
certification body for IFS certification, and having signed an agreement with
the IFS owner, confirms that the processing activities of:

Alhóndiga La Unión S.A.
Ctra. N-340, Km. 414. Pol. Ind. La Redonda, s/n. Apdo 102. 04700 El Ejido (Almería) – Spain

Site: Mercados del Poniente
Ctra. N-340, Km. 414. C/ Holanda. 04700 El Ejido (Almería) – Spain
Packing Code Nº: 04/A04191789/001

R.G.S.: 21.0024778/AL

COID: 25332

for the audit scope: Handling and packing of pepper, cucumber and watermelon, including the
following processes: sorting, grading, refrigered storage and packaging. Used packaging
materials: cardboard and plastic box, plastic nets and flow pack.

Product scope: 5. Fruits and vegetables
Technology scope: D, F
meet the requirements set out in the

IFS Food
Version 6, January 2012

at Higher Level
with a score of 95,95 %

Certificate Register Nº
Audit date:
Date of issue of the certificate:
Certificate valid until*:
Next audit to be performed within the
period:

13-41-7401
13-14-15.11.2013
27.12.2013
10.01.2015
17.09.2014 to
26.11.2014

Ciudad Real, 31.12.2013

Nicolas Maire
Head of Certification
* Subject to suspension or withdrawal of certification at any time. Only Sygma´s public register (accessible under www.symacert.com) attests validity of this certificate

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

www.sygmacert.com

SYGMA CERTIFICATION S.L.

C / José Maria de la Fuente, 4 - 2ºB

E – 13005 Ciudad Real

Tel +34 926 922 288

Fax +34 926 922 388

Maghreb & Afrique

36, Rue de Beyrout, Talborjt

80000 Agadir (Maroc)

Tel + 212 665 187 087

Fax +34 926 922 388

HO Cert IFS_LA UNION Poniente v7, 31.12.13

Elaborado por: J.A. Copado

Aprobado por: N. Maire

Versión 7

Página 1 de 1

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
ACTUAL INVESTMENT

1,30
Description

ASSETS - GUINEA BISSAU
LAND

Amount in €
780.000,00

Use of land: 1,500 Hectares of land:
Installations Agribissau

600.000,00
180.000,00

ASSETS - SPAIN
BUILDINGS
Office (Castellón de la Plana, SPAIN)

360.109,66
229.862,00
229.862,00

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TRANSPORT
Vehicles

130.247,66
130.247,66

total investment

1.140.109,66

Concession titles of land plus local homes, stores.
Reservoir 4.000 k. m3. Pipelines, etc.

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L. (Guinea Bissau)
Brief overview of project
Frutas Mónica, S.L. is a company supplies agricultural products for the export. The
shareholders have worked with diverse producers of fruits and vegetables.
To this end, they have a multidisciplinary technical team with vast experience in the sector
(partly for the tropical fruits trade and production)

The Idea
The economic basis of Guinea Bissau is agriculture for self-consumption (maize and rice)
except in cashew plantations. This is highly peculiar, for it is a rich agriculture on the quantity
and quality of the tropical fruits (Mango, avocado, papaya, etc.).
Many varieties exist in Guinea Bissau (Kent, Keit, Palmer, Irwin,….) but this country has missed
the opportunity of the recent favourable growth environment to meet the target of tropical fruits
market (EU).
The incorporation of a farmer association (AGRIECO) is a logical programme which will really
help tropical fruits producers to open up the internal market so that the food chain works more
effectively from the producer to the consumer.
We are familiar with all the fruit and vegetable products currently available on the international
market, and we work only with suppliers who can supply us with the best guarantees. For this
reason, we have demonstrated that we have found our niche in the market in terms of this
project.

The steps
1. Incorporation of the farmer association “AGRIECO”
2. Incorporation of the company “Frutas y Verduras Guinea Bissau SARL”
The company “Frutas y Verduras Guinea Bissau, SARL” (Subsidiary in Guinea Bissau),
dedicated to the production and marketing all kinds of vegetable products, takes the decision to
study the area and to take the steps that are considered necessary, as much of them as
possible, to see the possibilities that Guinea Bissau offers for the exportation of tropical fruits.

Since September 2013, an expedition of the company has moved to Guinea Bissau, to know
first hand the infrastructures (ports, highways and other facilities …) with the idea of knowing
better the country and to value better the advantages and disadvantages, this will help us to
analyze better the possibilities of the country for the production and marketing of tropical fruits.
Also we have held the first contacts with the farmers, seeing their estates and later supporting
meetings in the lounges of the hotel Azalai. Their attitude was very receptive, anxious to give
the steps necessary for the development of their products.
During November and the first to weeks of December, the majority of

the estates were visited

during production, directed to the study and analysis of the agriculture in the country,
agricultural infrastructures, meaning of the production, manipulated and interior and exterior
logistics. With the obtained information, we stablished a project timetable, to penetrate into the
study of the national agrarian politics of Guinea Bissau, the needs into infrastructures of the
producers and the study of the tropical fruits.
During December 2.013, we held meetings with the farmers, to analyze how to change an
agriculture of self-consumption, to an

agriculture based on the production of a major volume,

marketing and exportation of their products:

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
Products and cultivated areas per products

PRODUCTS

MANGO

AVOCADO

REGIONS
Bafata
Biombo
Bissau
Cacheu
Gabú
Oio
Quinara
Tombali
Expect yield (Tons / ha.)
Our market share (30%)
Our production (Tons)
Sales forecast (In EU market) €

1.085,36
148,46
5,13
915,56
1.619,12
956,26
563,24
661,10
12
30%
76.698,60
25.107.776,00

1.132,46
158,86
5,49
979,66
1.732,48
1.023,21
602,68
707,38
10
30%
68.390,40
32.195.002,84

PAPAYA
Cultivated Area
240,91
33,79
1,17
208,40
368,55
217,67
128,21
150,48
9
30%
13.093,80
11.023.579,08

LYCHEES

14,41
2,02
0,07
12,46
22,04
13,02
7,67
9,00
9
30%
780,00
389.659,95

GUAVA

10,60
1,49
0,05
9,17
16,21
9,58
5,64
6,62
9
30%
570,00
244.480,00

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L. (Guinea Bissau)
LIST OF QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS TO BE APPLIED TO
PROJECT
The objective is establishing a standard of practice (ABP) and this would be applicable to
different products.
Benefits / Advantages:
•

Review and improve the system of the organization and increase the safety of the
products.

•

There should be a commitment to provide clients and users with products that
satisfy their needs and requirements.

•

Minimizing negative environmental impacts.

•

A only audit for all products.

The fruits produce in Guinea Bissau (mangoes, avocados,……) need to be certified to have
access to the target market. These products would be certified by BCS OKO_Garantie

GmbH in Global Gap, Regulation (CE) Nº 834/2007 – ecological production, private
standards of farmer associations and others.

List:
-

Global Gap

•

Agricultural Practices and Food security

•

Work Practice

Regulation (CE) Nº 834/2007 – ecological production
-

Private standards of farmer associations

-

Others

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L. (Guinea Bissau)
List any quality certification to be applied to project
N/A

Association with local farmers
The association with local farmers is:
1 The association is in house production (The fruit is produced in our land. 1.500 Has.) and
sourcing (To meet the current demand of the market)

Copy of environmental and social impact study
Based on a review of the findings of the research phase and the draft report outline, this report
will begin with a meeting that essentially provided instructions to the drafting team.

Land acquisition mechanism
Share purchase agreement of the land rights are attached to this report.
See File: “GOT IFC 28 Land rights Purchase Deed ………”

Water rights and irrigation method
The land has a reservoir 4 million cubic meters of effective maximum capacity, utilizing river
water.
The crops don´t need irrigation system.

Farmers
There are cultivated area and not cultivated.
The existing occupants are now starting to work in the land
•

In practice, use and the condition of the ground and crops, in order to forecast crop
yields and, at the same time, to manage agricultural market.

•

Reconstruction of farmer´s houses.

•

Etc.

% of production exported
100%

Transport method for export.
1. In a first phase, while work is still going on in the harbour of Bissau
•

Trucks transport the perishable freight in refrigerated containers to the large sea port in
Dakar where it is loaded.
Provide cost: 2.250 € / Truck. (18.000 Kilograms)

•

Ocean transport from Dakar to a North Europe port. (Refrigerated container)
Provide cost: 5.350,98 € / container)

•

Trucks transport from a North Europe port to the client.
Provide cost: 1.400 € (700 Km.)
Total: 9.000 € / 18.000 Kilograms.

2. In a second phase, transport from Bissau port to client.

FRUTAS MÓNICA, S.L.
List and describe main suppliers of raw materials

Main Suppliers
Alhóndiga La Unión
Hortofrutícola Costa de Almería, S.L.
Agroponiente, S.L.
Cooperativa San Isidro Labrador
Casi, S.C.A.
Pomelos MBC, S.L.
Weggy - Frutas Agrícolas, S.R.L.
Espalmex, S.L.
Agrico La Hermita 32, S.L.
Frutas Alex, S.L.
Hortofrumar, S.L.
Agrupaejido, S.L.
Cerozfrucht, S.R.O
S.A.T. Agroiris
SC Hortifruct, S.R.L.

City
Almería
Almería
Almería
Almería
Almería
Almería
Córdoba
Murcia
Almería
Almería
Almería
Almería

Country
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Czech Republic
Spain
Rumanía

Description
Agricultural cooperative
Agricultural cooperative
Agricultural cooperative
Agricultural cooperative
Agricultural cooperative
Producer of agricultural products
Producer of agricultural products
Producer of agricultural products
Producer of agricultural products
Agricultural cooperative
Agricultural cooperative
Agricultural cooperative
Wholesaler of fruits and vegetables
Agricultural cooperative
Wholesaler of fruits and vegetables