About us
From the heart of the Colombian Caribbean, in Santa Marta, we bring the best of our land: bananas, Hass avocados, and plantains, carefully cultivated by small, medium, and large producers from Magdalena.
We primarily export to Europe, the United States, and Asia, offering conventional, organic, Fairtrade, and organic Fairtrade fruits, all under a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and fair trade.
Today, we are diversifying our offerings to fully harness the potential of Colombian agriculture, delivering not only fresh fruit but also value-added products that reflect innovation and development.
With every export, we deliver more than just food: we bring the flavor of Colombia and the pride of Magdalena to the world.
Our History
Twenty years ago, we planted a seed with a clear purpose: to bring Magdalena’s bananas to the world and cultivate progress in our region. Since then, every fruit we export is the result of stories of effort, dedication, and love for the Colombian countryside.
This photo represents the founding of C.I. BANASAN.
C.I. Banasan S.A.S. was founded in Santa Marta, Colombia, born from the vision of a group of entrepreneurs with agricultural tradition and experience. From its beginnings as Bananeros Unidos de Santa Marta, the company embraced the mission of bringing the quality of Magdalena bananas to the world, creating opportunities for small, medium, and large producers in the region.
Today, C.I. Banasan S.A.S. is more than a fruit trading company: we are a family working passionately to ensure the best of our land reaches international markets. We export conventional, organic, Fairtrade, and organic Fairtrade bananas, primarily to Europe, the United States, and Asia, exceeding 14 million boxes annually and establishing ourselves as one of the leading companies in the sector.
We Plant a Dream, We Cultivate Progress
- Over 20 years of experience in the international market.
- Over 270 containers exported weekly.
- Presence in Europe, the United States, and Asia as main markets.
- Diversification with Hass avocado and plantain.
Thanks to our commitment, in July 2025 we were honored with the Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar, awarded by the House of Representatives as a symbol of the positive impact the organization has made over the past two decades. Additionally, we received the Order of Congress at the rank of Commander, the highest business award in Santa Marta, recognizing our economic and social impact in the region.
Banasan was honored with the Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar.
Commitment to Sustainability
At Banasan, we understand that true growth goes beyond numbers: it lies in the impact we create in communities and in the care of natural resources.
Wellbeing for our employees
Innovation for sustainable production
Our focus areas include low-emission logistics, efficient water management, responsible use of agrochemicals, soil health care, and a circular economy model.
Responsible business conduct
Support for small producers
Our Certifications
Transforming lives
Banasan Foundation
Since 2011, through the Banasan Foundation, we have been tirelessly working on social, educational, environmental, and community programs, benefiting thousands of people in Magdalena and La Guajira.
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