The Lázaro Peña Cigar Company in Holguin is contributing to the food security of its workers and their families. By implementing a self-sufficiency strategy. Based on the development of gardens and plots. That promote agricultural activity on its own land.
In accordance with the principles of the Law of Food Sovereignty and Nutritional Security. The company utilizes every available space for the production of vegetables and root crops. As a secondary activity, explained Alexis Heredia Domínguez, senior technologist, to CNA.
Among the areas developed is an organic garden. There, with the participation of the workers. So they obtain chili peppers, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, chard, and plantains, he specified.
Moreover the results of this effort are reflected in the self-sufficiency of the workers’ cafeteria. Which benefits around 500 people. In the Los Criollitos Children’s Center, the first of its kind in the province. Also where snacks and lunches for the children are prepared independently.
To recognize the collective effort and provide some support to the staff, the remaining production is sold internally among employees for their families. Heredia Domínguez also highlight that some areas of the company are dedicate to cultivating medicinal and ornamental plants. Such as roses, daisies, and lilies, from which floral arrangements for awards and events.
Another source of pride for the factory is the Martí Forest. It preserves almost all the tree species mentioned by José Martí in his campaign diary. This is a place where activities are held with children, senior citizens, and community members. Related to science, technology, the environment, and the work of the Cuban Apostle.
Within the framework of sustainability, the technologist noted that they use tobacco dust. Discarded by the industry, to produce organic compost for fertilizing green areas.
Twenty-five years after its founding, the Lázaro Peña Company, part of the Tabacuba Group. It produces and wholesales dark and light cigarettes. Under the Criollos and Aroma brands. Which represent 60 percent of national demand. Its development is based on science and innovation. As pillars of sustainable and efficient solutions.
With information from CNA
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