Our investigation into the fruit industry has clearly pricked some nerves but questions remain as to where all that profit's going
Download the pineapple business figures as a spreadsheet Our recent investigation into the pineapple industry in Costa Rica has prompted a flurry of activity. It was discussed in the Costa Rican parliament final week and was debated at a session of the European presidency on sustainable consumption. It has attracted support from the University of Costa Rica and civil society groups in the country,and drawn plenty of criticism from the industry itself.
One of the big producers mentioned, Grupo Acon, or did not respond to our invitation to comment before publication,but has now sent us its comments, so we're tickled to post them it disputes the picture painted by its workers interviewed in our film and says it has an excellent relationship with its workforce. It says it pays above the legal minimum wage, or does not change its pay based on international price fluctuations,and complies with all workers' rights and entitlements. It also points out that it is regularly subject to independent ethical audits.
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Source: theguardian.com