FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below the answers to some of the questions you might have in mind to better know our company and our products.
Origin of Hibernia Misiones' name
HIBERNIA
Hibernia Misiones, recalls and celebrates the Irish regiment Hibernia in the Spanish Army that was sent by the Spanish Crown to purge the Portuguese Bandeirantes invaders who were enslaving the people of Misiones.
MISIONES
the other part of the company’s name is one of the 17 departments in Paraguay, Misiones - the region where the plant is located.
When does the crop take place?
The crop of the sugar canes takes place in Paraguay once a year, usually from May to October depending on weather conditions and sugarcane maturity / availability.
Question: Is all of HIBERNIA MISIONES production organic?
Answer: Yes, it has been since 2000, when our plant first got its organic certification (CERES). Since then, we've kept our high standards of quality to expand our organic certifications: PARAGUAY / EU / NOP / JAS / KOREA / CHINA.
Where does the cane HIBERNIA MISIONES uses come from?
Most of the organic sugar cane is grown in our own fields and those of the local sugar cane producers' association, within 10 kms of the Sugar mill. We also receive sugar canes from cooperatives from the GUAIRA area.
This proximity enables processing of most of the cane immediately following harvest ensuring freshest raw materials.
Does HIBERNIA MISIONES work with cooperatives?
HIBERNIA MISIONES buys its sugar canes from producers belonging to FLO certified cooperatives, mainly from the Guairá area.
Is there an Organic Paraguayan Certification?
Yes, a national label is being implemented in 2023 to promote organic national production and for national companies to comply with international quality standards. HIBERNIA MISIONES is adding this certification to promote local sales.
Is HIBERNIA MISIONES part of a national organization?
Hibernia Misiones is registered within the Paraguayan Ministry of Industry and Trade, located in Asunción.
The company is part of the Paraguayan sugar and alcohol association grouping most of the Paraguayan ethanol and sugar Mills.
Are Customer Visits Possible?
Customers are welcome to visit our plant and corporate office in Asunción. Visits can be scheduled to inspect operations at your convenience.
Did HIBERNIA MISIONES change its logo?
HIBERNIA decided in 2021 to renew its corporate image, relaunching its brand on its international markets. The sugar cane remains of course the center of our line of communication and continues to appear on our logo.
2011 - 2021
Since 2021