WHO WE ARE
We are Agrícola Himalaya, an agro-industrial company proudly from Valle del Cauca, and the producer of the tea and infusion brands Hindú and Bitaco. Our products are the result of a vision that combines tradition, innovation, and respect for sustainability, ensuring that every cup that reaches your hands reflects our dedication and passion for offering quality, wellness, flavor, and unique experiences.
Owners of the only tea crops in Colombia, located in the township of Bitaco, in the municipality of La Cumbre, Valle del Cauca, we have led the tea and infusions category in Colombia since 1960 with the Hindú brand, while also participating in the specialty premium teas segment with the Bitaco brand.
Our commitment to the environment is demonstrated through action and certification: We have been recognized as a CVC Green Business since 2016, meeting the rigorous criteria of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADS), thanks to the continuous support of the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Valle del Cauca. Additionally, we reaffirm our leadership by being Carbon Neutral Certified by ICONTEC since 2022—a milestone that drives us toward continuous improvement and the proactive reduction of greenhouse gas emissions generated by our operations.
THE TEA CULTIVATION
Among the mist, the leaves of Colombian tea are born.
High in the Andean mountains of Bitaco, Valle del Cauca, between 1,700 and 2,050 meters above sea level, lies a mystical organic tea plantation, surrounded by the majestic San Antonio Cloud Forest, a stretch of 8,900 hectares that connects the municipalities of Cali, Yumbo, Dagua, and La Cumbre.
More than 50% of our territory is dedicated to the conservation of forests that provide valuable environmental services, while the rest is home to our organic tea crops, a generous plant deeply intertwined with the biodiversity that surrounds it.
Everything begins in the nursery, where the finest seeds are carefully germinated. For over eight months, they are nurtured with dedication before being transplanted to the tea garden. There, skilled harvesters handpick the most tender buds that will bring to life our green, white, and black teas, each with its own distinctive character and flavor.
After harvesting, the leaves undergo a meticulous artisanal process, sorting, withering, oxidation, drying, and rolling, preserving their natural purity and essence, and giving rise to the unique flavors that fill every cup.
IT IS OUR ESSENCE
We work with a clear purpose: to achieve a balance between economic growth, social well-being, and environmental care.
Our goal is to create value that drives development, fosters community transformation, and protects natural resources for future generations.
We share our growth with our employees through FONAGRÍCOLA, an employee fund that promotes savings and supports personal goals such as housing, education, and transportation.
We positively transform life in Bitaco through the Agrícola Himalaya Foundation, which leads programs in education, culture, sports, entrepreneurship, civic participation, and environmental care.
We support rural education in Bitaco with our own teachers and in partnership with La Libertad Educational Institution, promoting arts, sports, and environmental learning.
Through the Marichú De Llano Scholarship Fund, over 50 young people have accessed higher education.
We have a committee to assess and address gender equity, where we adopt policies that protect the dignity of work for our employees.
Through the Agrícola Himalaya Foundation, we promote access to safe drinking water through community programs that engage local families in the construction and management of rural aqueducts, verified by UES Valle. We also provide guidance and support to ensure their improvement and sustainability.
Bitaco tea is produced with solar energy since 2021, generating an average of 80,000 kWh of clean energy per year and preventing around 12 tons of CO2eq emissions into the atmosphere.
We joined Compromiso Valle, a regional alliance that promotes quality employment and social inclusion in areas such as Yumbo and Bitaco.
Through this collaboration, we strengthen social capital and foster sustainable and dignified development in our communities.
We promote responsible consumption and sustainable lifestyles through our brands Hindú and Bitaco, using their social media channels as spaces for education and environmental awareness
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We operate under a sustainable vision, implementing a comprehensive climate change adaptation and mitigation plan that guides our decisions to reduce environmental impact and strengthen ecosystem resilience.
We contribute to the protection and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems through native tree planting in key water areas of La Cumbre and biodiversity studies in Bitaco, reaffirming our commitment to conservation.
We strengthen our corporate ethics in accordance with the guidelines of the Comprehensive Risk Management and Self-Control System to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
WE SOW TODAY THE CHANGE THE WORLD NEEDS
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoted by the United Nations, outline a global roadmap to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, and promote prosperity by 2030.
As a company in the agricultural and agro-industrial sector in Colombia, we are committed to actively contributing to their achievement by aligning our sustainability strategy with global, national, and local goals.