Maura Maxwell

1 week ago | fruitnet.com | Maura Maxwell

SanLucar has signed an exclusive agreement with Sun World to grow and export its varieties in Ecuador. The collaboration focuses particularly on developing new types of table grapes, as well as other species and varieties for production in Ecuador. The SanLucar Sun World teams in EcuadorSanLucar said it has worked intensively for many years to establish a sustainable and efficient agricultural model in Ecuador and is now setting another significant milestone with its collaboration with Sun World.

1 week ago | fruitnet.com | Maura Maxwell

Equifruit has become one of the founding signatories of a public commitment to preventing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the banana industry. The “Silence Does Not Protect” campaign (‘El Silencio No Protege’ in Spanish), led by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers (CLAC), was launched on 21 May at the 5th Fairtrade Banana Forum.

1 week ago | fruitnet.com | Maura Maxwell

Chile’s Copefrut has presented its third sustainability report in its 70th anniversary year. Prepared under the international GRI 2021 standard, the report sets out the progress the company has made in the environmental, social, and productive spheres during the 2023/24 season. “Resilience is in our history and in our DNA. Celebrating 70 years drives us to continue evolving with sustainability as a central pillar of our strategy,” said general manager Andrés Fuenzalida.

1 week ago | fruitnet.com | Maura Maxwell

Spanish citrus suppliers have joined forces to launch an educational video game as part of its ‘Nothing More Than Juice. Nothing Less Than Juice’ initiative to promote 100 per cent freshly squeezed orange juice. Zumotron highlights the process that goes making a glass of juice, from cultivation to consumption. It aims to promote healthy eating habits amongst younger generations and debunk misinformation about the benefits of 100 per cent natural juice through an evidence-based approach.

1 week ago | fruitnet.com | Maura Maxwell

Panamanian authorities have arrested the leader of Sitraibana, one of the banana workers’ union behind a six-week strike which paralysed Chiquita’s operations in Changuinola, prompting it to lay off 6,500 workers. Francisco Smith faces charges of crimes against public safety, damaging transportation infrastructure, and disrupting public order for orchestrating the roadblocks which cost the multinational more than US$75mn in losses.