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ASOPROGUAN

This page is a translation from Spanish, ASOPROGUAN's original language. It may contain errors or nuances lost in translation; in case of doubt, the Spanish text prevails.

Get to know us

About us

Determined

Our purpose

Imbabura and Carchi, in northern Ecuador

From our farming roots we grow with ancestral knowledge, respect for the land and responsible practices, offering an authentic fruit with a unique flavour and high quality.

Mission

To drive the sustainable development of the soursop-growing families of northern Ecuador, leading the production and sale of soursop and its derivatives to premium standards, through responsible farming practices, continuous improvement of our processes and a firm commitment to social, environmental and economic responsibility for the benefit of our communities.

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Vision

By 2030, ASOPROGUAN will be a national and international benchmark in community agro-industry, recognised as a leader and an agent of change in the sustainable production of premium soursop, earning the full trust of consumers and companies through the quality, safety and social value of its products.

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General objective

To establish ASOPROGUAN as a leading organisation in the production, processing and sale of premium soursop and its derivatives, promoting sustainable development, social inclusion and the economic well-being of the producing families of northern Ecuador.

Working together

Our values

  • 01

    Respect

    We honour the land, the culture and our producing communities.

  • 02

    Sustainability

    We look after the environment to safeguard the future.

  • 03

    Quality and excellence

    We offer premium soursop with guaranteed flavour and safety.

  • 04

    Social commitment

    We improve the lives of our families and communities.

  • 05

    Transparency and trust

    We act honestly to strengthen our relationships.

  • 06

    Innovation and continuous improvement

    We always look for new ways to grow and improve.

  • 07

    Fairness and equity

    We meet our productive and environmental goals, including forest conservation and carbon neutrality.

  • 08

    Teamwork and solidarity

    Together we achieve more for everyone.

  • 09

    Economic responsibility

    We manage resources for sustainable well-being.

Strong

The principles that guide our work

Soursop ripening on the tree
  • Training and strengthening

    Training and strengthening

    Strengthening the organisational and technical capacities of member growers to improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of production.

  • Direct partnerships

    Encouraging fair, direct trade through strategic partnerships with companies, distributors and consumers at home and abroad.

  • Premium quality standards

    Premium quality standards

    Guaranteeing quality and food safety in every production and processing step, meeting the demands of local and international markets.

  • Product diversification

    Developing products derived from soursop, adding value and widening our commercial opportunities.

  • Positive impact

    Positive impact

    Generating social and economic impact in the producing communities, with an equitable distribution of benefits, the inclusion of young people and women, and a stronger community fabric.

Evolving

Our history

Today we export to demanding markets such as France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Canada and the Netherlands, recognised for the quality, the origin and the story behind every product.

  1. Founding 2018

    Twenty growers from Imbabura and Carchi found ASOPROGUAN to drive sustainable development from the countryside.

  2. Training 2018-2019

    Training begins with national and international specialists, building collective knowledge in soursop production.

  3. Institutional support 2019-2022

    Technical and productive strengthening with FIEDS, CODESPA, Amazónica Premium, the Prefecture of Imbabura, CREA, FEDEFRUNOR, MAG and MIPRO, among others.

  4. Premium soursop 2020-2023

    National and international sales expand, consolidating the brand and its community value.

  5. Added value 2023

    Products with added value are developed — wine, pulp and leaves for infusions — widening the opportunities of the producing families.

  6. Today 2025

    ASOPROGUAN is today a model of community organisation driving sustainable development in northern Ecuador.