eco business Fund invests in FLP Global Colombia to foster eco-friendly fruit production and inclusive value chains
Article originally published on eco.business Fund's website on 23/12/2025. LACIF contributes to eco.business Fund through technical assistance and financial instruments.
The eco business Fund has announced a loan to FLP Global Colombia S.A.S. (“FLP”), marking a milestone in supporting biodiversity-aligned fruit production in the region. FLP produces, trades and processes fresh fruit fruit and fruit-based products across Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, including avocados, baby, bananas, golden berries, lemons and mangos. This transaction reinforces the fund’s commitment to channel capital into one of Latin America’s most strategically important and climate-sensitive sectors: sustainable agriculture, working directly with the real sector.
The investment consists of a USD 6 million loan mid-term revolving facility, structured in alignment with the specific financing needs of FLP. This flexible approach addresses a critical gap faced by agribusiness in the region, where (too) short-term credit lines combined with low certainty about renewals fail to match the seasonal nature of their cash flows. Through this product, the eco business Fund enables FLP to stabilize liquidity and enhance its financial planning according to their needs for investing in sustainable practices that require continuity and planning.
Proceeds of the loan will finance the expansion of avocado and lemon production certified by Rainforest Alliance and Global G.A.P.–GRASP. The investment will also enable FLP to expand its purchasing capacity from small and medium producers, who benefit from capacity building to be able to certify their products.
Michael Evers, Chairperson of the Board of the eco business Fund:
“Colombia’s fruit sector is growing rapidly, but faces challenges related to sustainability and climate resilience and financing as well. By partnering with FLP, we are helping scale certified production and inclusive sourcing models that protect biodiversity and strengthen rural livelihoods.”
Diego Stapff, Fund Manager eco business Fund:
“The innovative loan structure, tailored to the needs of FLP, will help our partner to optimize cashflows, bridging a market gap faced by most fruit producers in the region willing to expand their sustainable practices.”
Néstor Federico Gutiérrez, Founder of FLP Colombia S.A.S.
“For 38 years, we have grown alongside small and medium-sized producers, bringing sustainable fruits from Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador to international markets. Thanks to the support of the eco business Fund and access to working capital, we can continue driving agricultural innovation and regenerative practices that protect biodiversity and secure a more inclusive future for farming.”
The investment is expected to benefit more than 49 small and medium producers through expanded certification and technical assistance programs. Environmental benefits include reducing pesticide use, avoiding 146,636 kilograms of chemical fertilizers, and preserving 520 hectares of ecological reserve zones.
These measures contribute to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
About FLP Colombia S.A.S.
FLP is a leading company in the marketing of exotic perishable products, with operations in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. We connect growers with international markets, ensuring quality, sustainability, and transparency throughout the value chain. Our mission is to drive agricultural innovation and strengthen producers’ profitability. We promote ethical and responsible practices, supported by our Transparency and Business Ethics Program, and work to minimize environmental impact through sustainable solutions at every stage.
For more information, please visit: https://www.flp.co.index.html
About the eco business Fund
The eco business Fund supports sustainable business and consumption practices that protect biodiversity, use natural resources responsibly, and address climate change in Latin America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. It finances nature-positive investments through local financial institutions, direct lending to companies and producers. The fund focuses on agriculture, fishery (including aquaculture), forestry, and tourism, which can have a strong impact on nature. The fund also provides advisory and capacity-building support for its investees via development facilities linked to the two regional sub-funds.
Initiated by Germany’s KfW Development Bank and Conservation International, and advised by Finance in Motion, the fund benefits from first-loss capital from BMZ, the European Union, and the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The sub-Saharan Africa sub-fund launched in 2020 with BMZ support, while the Latin America and Caribbean sub-fund is backed by several leading development finance institutions and institutional investors.
For more information please visit www.ecobusiness.fund
About Finance in Motion
Finance in Motion is a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in emerging markets and developing economies. The company structures, manages, and advises impact investment funds that bring together public and private investors to address climate change, strengthen biodiversity conservation, foster the sustainable use of natural resources, improve livelihoods, and promote economic opportunities.
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