Award presented at the Fairtrade International General
Assembly in Costa Rica
DUBLIN, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Fyffes, the
Dublin-based produce company, was
recognized by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fairtrade
Small Producers and Workers (CLAC) for its commitment to buying
bananas from many of the region's small producers and its role as
the largest Fairtrade banana buyer. The award was presented at the
Fairtrade International General Assembly in San Jose, Costa Rica, whose theme this year
was "Fairtrade: Thirty Years Creating Value with Producers
Worldwide".
The event brought together participants from around the world,
representing organizations within the global Fairtrade System. The
agenda included a "Night of Tribute", during which CLAC recognized
organizations and people who have played a fundamental role in the
development and strengthening of fairtrade practices. Fyffes was
recognized in the "Trader" category, for its valuable trajectory as
the largest Fairtrade Banana buyer and its commitment to balanced
purchases from small producer organizations and plantations.
"This year we are celebrating the 30 years since Mexican coffee
producers decided to advocate for better trade conditions to reduce
their dependencies on charity and off-farm activities, creating the
basis for what is today the Fairtrade Movement," said CLAC Chair
Marike Runneboom de Peña in a letter
advising Fyffes of its award.
Fyffes has received numerous Fairtrade and international
certifications. In April, its Sur Agrícola de Honduras (Suragroh) melon operation in
Honduras received Fair Trade
certification from Fair Trade USA,
a non-profit organization that sets standards, certifies and labels
products that promote sustainable livelihoods for farmers and
workers, and protect the environment. Fyffes is also the importer
with the world's highest number of Global G.A.P. certified
production partners.
"Fyffes is honored to have received this important award from
CLAC during the Fairtrade International General Assembly," said
David McCann, Chairman Fyffes
Limited. "This is another recognition of Fyffes commitment to
maintaining fairtrade and sustainable business practices, including
supporting small producers who are important contributors to
economic development in their communities."
About Us
Fyffes Limited is a leading international importer and
distributor of quality tropical produce and mushrooms headquartered
in Dublin, Ireland. Celebrating
its 130th anniversary in 2018, Fyffes is the world's
oldest fruit brand. Fyffes has trading, farming and export
operations in Europe, North,
Central and South America, with
long established trading relationships with grower groups in
Central and South America. The
company's primary activities include production, procurement,
shipping, ripening, distribution and marketing of bananas,
pineapples, melons and mushrooms. A commitment to the principles of
corporate responsibility is at the heart of the Fyffes brand, which
has been recognized with numerous international certifications for
best practices in social, environmental and general sustainability
issues. Fyffes is the number 1 importer of bananas and the leading
marketer of organic and Fairtrade bananas to Europe, as well as the importer with the
world's highest number of Global G.A.P. certified production
partners. Fyffes has been a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation
since 2017. (www.fyffes.com)