Producers of 100% Organic Blueberries
We are located within the Natural Park of the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina.
An enviable environment, where numerous protected species coexist on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
Here we produce a product as rich and beneficial for people’s health as blueberry. In addition, producing it in an ecological way.
"Where your well-being begins"
Instantes was born in 2013 with the clear objective of being a blueberry producer that could meet the needs of all possible families and make them participate in consuming a healthy product with multiple beneficial properties for health.
Being pioneers in the south of Portugal in blueberry production. Instantes is a company, whose principles are based on an agriculture that respects the environment and the entire environment that surrounds it. Therefore, he opted from the beginning to obtain a fresh, quality and of course, ecological product, which would reach the palate of all local, European and international households.
Vision
To become a benchmark in terms of the production of high quality organic blueberries.
Mission
Feed as many households as possible, with a healthy and environmentally friendly product. In addition to being able to meet the needs of our customers in the best possible way.
Corporate Video
We invite you to get to know us a little better through this corporate video
Markets
The main markets where we ship our blueberries are: Germany, Holland, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Dubai.
Production schedule
Our production schedule runs from December to mid-August.
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
In Instantes we have an essential commitment to the Environment and its environment. We also fulfill the social obligations towards our workers, who are the most precious treasure of our company.
Irrigation
We irrigate with surface water, channeled from the neighboring mountains. We use efficient and low-consumption irrigation systems, with the fundamental objective of not underestimating a good as valuable as the water we consume.
Certificates
We have the GLOBAL GAP and GRASP certificates, for the set of good agricultural practices, which we believe are essential and necessary today.
Ecological
We use exclusively organic products, that is, totally biological products that do not pollute either the plant or the environment.
Since we are within the Natural Park, we have the obligation to be even more careful with the entire environment that surrounds us and deeply respectful of its flora and fauna.
Our climate is ideal and very mild, this being very beneficial for a better ripening of the blueberry. There is no extreme heat in summer, due to our proximity to the coast.
All this means that we can produce a product as rich and beneficial for our health as it is… The blueberry!
Our blueberries are 100% Organic!
Workers
In the Production Unit of Instante Exótico, Lda., All employees (including all operations opened under the GLOBALG Certification. A.P.) They are treated according to the following principles, we have included the most important:
There is no discrimination (distinction, exclusion or preference) based on race, social class, nationality, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, maternity, age, political orientation, trade union membership or political party. No mandatory pregnancy or HIV testing is performed on employees.
The procedures for hiring personnel are fair and transparent, not discriminating against anyone who wants to work in the production unit for any of the aforementioned reasons.
All employees who perform work of equal value have similar rights, receive similar social benefits, and have similar working conditions and training opportunities. Similar work is paid with a similar salary.
There are no disciplinary sanctions such as corporal punishment or mental, physical or verbal abuse. Unfair deductions from wages are not made (e.g. for machine breakdowns or product shortages). When disciplinary sanctions exist, they are fair and transparent.
There is no forced labour. The family and other dependents have the right to work elsewhere. No employee is required to live in the production unit. Employees who do not live in the production unit do not suffer discrimination.
In the event of a serious accident in the production unit, employees are transported to the nearest medical treatment center.
Risk groups, such as pregnant and lactating women, employees under the age of 18 (according to legislation), employees with intellectual disabilities, or sick people, do not perform tasks that present risks to their health or safety or that are likely. Compromise their development or the safety of others. They do not work in the application of plant protection products. Underage employees do not perform overtime, in accordance with legal requirements.
Benefits of blueberry
Cranberry is considered as a “superfood” as it has numerous properties that are beneficial to health.
- Their high flavonoid content makes them highly antioxidant.
- Very rich in vitamin C.
- Its high fiber content helps a good intestinal functioning.
- They help prevent circulatory diseases.
- They reduce triglycerides and help control hypertension.
- They increase levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol.
- They are effective in preventing some eye problems.
- Consuming blueberry juice reduces gastrointestinal problems.
- Prevent urinary tract infections.
- They protect gums and teeth preventing the formation of cavities.
- They reduce the degradation of brain functions.
