Career path recognition

During last week, we paid tribute to Jorge Nuñez and José Pautasso, who were part of LR for 37 and 41 years respectively. On this occasion, we delivered presents for their career paths and for their commitment and dedication during their time in the company.

Also, we celebrated Pedro Accastello´s 25 years of service and Elvira Belfiore, who completed 30 years of professional development in the company.

Surrounded by family and coworkers, they spent these moments with great emotion. From LR, we hope that those who finished their professional development in the company, begin this new stage of their lives in a wonderful way. They will always be part of this great family!

2019/2020 season

Although we are going through a complex moment in our country and in the world, we are ready to start the harvesting process for the 2019/2020 season.

Our agricultural engineers and the work teams have started this task in the different production areas. In the northern area, we are waiting for suitable soil conditions due to recent rainfall in order to move forward. In the southern area, we have worked about 40 hectares up to now. And in Ucacha area, we have completed about 10. The most intense stage of this process will begin this weekend.

We look forward to good weather conditions, and that the work teams take into account all the care and recommendations to stay safe and healthy during this stage of the production process. We greatly appreciate the commitment and dedication of those who join us in this new harvest season.

Good projection of peanut growing

Thanks to the amount of rainfall in January and February, the activity evolves positively for the sector.

Due to the good amount of rainfall during the last couple of months, the peanut growing season is going through a successful period. The areas that are mostly in good conditions are Ticino, Arroyo Cabral, Villa Huidobro and San Luis.

Agricultural engineers from Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR) highlight that the projections are normal for the average of the harvests. The production is almost assured in most of the area. Besides, they state that, nowadays, the crop is in good condition, healthy plants, and that they continue monitoring it.

It is important to mention that the situation was recovered concerning the delayed development of the plants in December caused by previous low rainfall.

The first interdepartamental meeting was held.

Under the proposal 'Information, Communication and Teamwork: Keys to the Future', different sectors of the company met to reflect on various topics.

On Monday, November 26th, the first interdepartamental meeting of Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR) was held, in which different departments of the company participated, introducing their activities. Under the proposal 'Information, Communication and Teamwork: Keys to the Future', this first experience was focused on the visibility of the work in each area and the planning of new objectives and challenges in the different development fields.

In total, 10 LR departments participated. Among these: primary production, reception, cereal crops commercial, production, finished product commercial peanut, the factory workshop, IT systems, administration, human resources and communication attended.

It is important to note that the meeting was held within the framework of the Information, Communication Innovation (ICI) Program that LR has been developing for several months. It should also be noted that as a starting point, the meeting was favorable for the teams and led to an instance of listening and exchange.

Sustainability: the GTB plant was visited and recorded.

Journalists from the Clarín newspaper arrived to the facility to interview personnel about energy generation from peanut shell.

On Friday, November 15th, a group of journalists and audiovisual producers visited the facilities of Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR) and Generación Ticino Biomasa (GTB)-TicinoBiomass Generation.

The purpose of the visit was to document and interview referents of the company about the generation of energy from the peanut shell thoroughly.

It is important to note that the article is part of a series of publications that are the result of the Grant of Gabo Foundation Solutions Journalism and the Solutions Journalism Network thanks to the support of the Tinker Foundation, institutions that promote the use of solutions journalism in Latin America

The note was published on Friday, December 13th and can be read completely through this link: https://bit.ly/36uB0HO

Career path recognition

From LR, two employees who retired were treated for their commitment and performance in the organization.

On Thursday, October 31st , from Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR), Francisco Carlos Ponce and Constantino José Nardi were honored for being part of the company for more than 20 years.

The meeting brought together family members, coworkers and members of the board of directors, who also gave recognition plaques.

A new Code of Ethics was approved.

The main points of work were values, sustainability and community.

During the month of October, a new version of the internal Code of Ethics was approved from the Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR) board. The main objective of this document was the generation of a series of guidelines for a better coexistence.

The code contains different general guidelines of behavior and a series of rules, which focus on the reinforcement and preservation of the values ??that identify LR.

It is important to highlight that the environment and sustainability were emphasized in the document, from the generation of responsible and committed content, through different points that underscore the importance of the use and care of the place and practices in which the LR community is located.

International fairs: Participation of the Anuga one-hundred anniversary.

From Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR), the presence was renewed in one of the key meetings for the sector.

On Saturday, October 5th, the most important fair in Europe began- Anuga, which was the capital of one of the most important meetings in the world of the food industry during 5 days.

From LR, the participation was renewed as every year among more than seven thousand leading companies in the international market.

LR attended the National Peanut Day

The appointment was in the town of General Cabrera and brought together more than 300 people.

On Thursday, September 20th, a team of agronomists from Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR) attended the XXXIV National Peanut Day in the town of General Cabrera.

As every year, the commitment and accompaniment in this event so significant for the sector was renewed.

During this event, in which about 300 people congregated, the current situation of the 'manisero' sector was discussed.

International fairs: Satisfactory working day at Snackex 2019

Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR) sales team participated in the European trade event of the 100 percent salty snack industry. The event was favorable to meet new markets and business opportunities.

On June 27th and 28th, a Lorenzati Ruetsch (LR) sales team participated in one of the most important international events regarding salty snacks. This is the Snackex fair, which is organized by the European Snacks Association (ESA) and it is the only one about salty snack in Europe that serves as a business meeting place.

During the business days, manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters and traders of the sector meet with the objective of contacting new customers, maintaining their business relationships and participating in the conference cycle.

The sales team of Lorenzati Ruetsch and Cia S.A attended this event once again, closing the day of two days in a very satisfactory way.

It is important to mention that the fair is held every two years and that this time, new business opportunities were introduced and multiple face-to-face conversations with clients were generated.