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Chiquita faces labour exploitation claims at Guatemalan banana farms

2026-04-21T10:37:00+01:00By

Report by Swiss advocacy group alleges worker mistreatment and sub-standard conditions on Rainforest Alliance-certified plantations

  • Chiquita faces labour exploitation claims at Guatemalan banana farms

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