Wholesum Harvest, a US-based grower-distributor of organic produce from Mexico, has been awarded Fairtrade certification by Fair Trade USA.
The move comes in recognition of the company’s commitment to free trade, fair labour practices, equitable compensation and environmental sustainability, according to a press release.
“We consider it a great honor to offer our customers Fair Trade Certified organic produce that is not only safe, healthy and delicious, but is grown ethically and responsibly,” said Ricardo Crisantes, vice-president of sales and marketing at Wholesum Harvest.
“Wholesum Harvest has long been committed to protecting the rights of our growers and laborers,” Crisantes added.
“We are thrilled to be recognized for our dedication to human rights and our desire to improve the economies of the Mexican communities in which we operate.
“Additionally, Wholesum Harvest is dedicated to minimizing our carbon footprint through biological pest management, water and energy conservation, and sustainable agriculture.'
The following products marketed under the Wholesum Harvest brand name will now bear the Fairtrade label: courgette (zucchini); European, mini European, and slicer cucumbers; green, yellow and red bell peppers; aubergine (eggplant); and grape, vine ripened, beefsteak, cherry and Roma tomatoes.
Wholesum is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Nogales, Arizona, which produces organic vegetables and tomatoes in diverse regions of Mexico.
The group also partners with Mexican and Peruvian growers to export a long season of organic mangoes.
