Fairtrade growers visit Co-op Group HQ

THE Co-operative Group recently welcomed Fairtrade pineapple growers to its Manchester head office. The growers from Costa Rica&#039s Asproagroin farmers&#039 association were on a tour of UK and...

THE Co-operative Group recently welcomed Fairtrade pineapple growers to its Manchester head office.
The growers from Costa Rica&#039s Asproagroin farmers&#039 association were on a tour of UK and Dutch retailers and distributors organised by Fairtrade importer AgroFair UK.
Members of the Co-operative Group&#039s fresh produce team explained how the pineapples are distributed to stores, while the growers talked about the benefits they gain from Fairtrade.
Pictured (l-r): Jose Luis Bolanos, commercial manager and Roberto Ugalde, grower.

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