Mr. Juan Nez Collado decided to establish "Procesadora San Martn de Porres" in 1976, at a time when rural small farmers did not receive equal support and opportunities. He was aware that the effort and dedication of the peasant's hand should be appreciated and valued.
To assist small producers in the industrialization and commercialization of perishable goods like fruits and legumes like pigeon peas, beans, and others, this project was presented to the assembly of peasant leaders and unanimously approved by representatives of approximately 23 affiliated communities.
In honor of Mrs. Florinda Soriano (alias Mama Tingó), a leader of the Hato Viejo community in the municipality of Yamasá, province of Monte Plata, who gave his life to defend the right of peasants to have a portion of land to earn a decent living, it was also approved to register a brand to distinguish its products with the name "Mamá."Who better than she could have identified the processor's goals and support and appreciation for the rural sector?
Mom is a representation of Caribbean cuisine. Indeed, with incredible pride, we can bring up that starting around 1976 Isla del Encanto, Puerto Rico has been one of our primary clients.
The San Martin de Porres Processor began with a small guava pulper and three 100-gallon stainless steel bins.
Today, Procesadora San Martin de Porres is a company that makes cream, milk, and pina colada, all of which are made from coconut, and is a company that specializes in their processing. Pigeon peas, corn, red and black beans, and peas, all cooked in water and salt, are also canned grains. Likewise tropical natural products with an assortment of creation lines, for example, mango, guava shells, papaya slices, and pastes and jams.
Because the peasant federation holds 40% of the shares, this is a company with strong social projection: Acción Social de Promoción Humana Campesina (ASPHC), Inc. currently offers affiliates technical assistance with land preparation, high-quality seeds, and a guarantee of a fair price.
We have received assistance from OIKO Credit International, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the Inter-American Development Agency (AID). Most recently, we have received more than 60 million pesos in financial assistance from La Cooperativa La Altagracia for the expansion of our facilities.
The first ship will be used exclusively for the production of coconut derivatives and tropical delicacies. We have a brand-new production plant with a cutting-edge line for canned grains.
In addition, we are putting in a photovoltaic system to cut down on our use of fossil fuels and optimize our production costs. In addition to using a biomass boiler with the coconut gourd, we benefit the environment thanks to this advancement.