We have been exporting Papaya since 1993 to a number of countries in Europe, Mercosul and Canada. In 1998, Gaia managed to obtain an authorization from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) in order to market Papaya within the U. S. marketplace.

We provided a stable supply in the 52 weeks of the year, what has qualified us to win more and more markets. In 2003, we exported altogether 3,100,000 boxes of papaya (approximately 11,000 tons).

In addition to Papaya we also have the Roots. We started from 40 tons of Ginger in 1994 to 2,900 tons of roots (Ginger, Yam and Eddoes) in 2003.

Certifications

Gaia is synonymous with quality. Recognition on the part of the consumers is attested to by the certifications the company has been awarded..

The EurepGap seal ensures that Gaia produces up to the quality standards demanded by Europeans. This certificate focuses on good agricultural practices, the use of sustainable agriculture and integrated pest control.

Another significant certificate obtained by Gaia was for compliance with the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) System, which controls food production and processing operations, assuring the end consumer's safety.

The ISO 9001 seal is one more guarantee that Gaia is an international quality company. It ensures the reception, selection, grading, packaging and storage of our papaya for export.

Gaia was also certified by Nature’s Choice (Gold Award) and is in the obtaining process for the Davis Fresh Certificate certification.