Freska Produce International Obtains Fair Trade Status

Oxnard, CA – Freska Produce International, LLC announced that it became Fair Traded Certified. Freska has certified with Growers in the Mexican state of Oaxaca and is working on getting all its growers in Mexico Certified this year according to company sources. Fair Trade is a phrase that signifies more than you would realize. It means those items are produced according to rigorous social, environmental and economic standards so the consumer can make a difference in the lives of workers all over the world by purchasing products that go though this certification. Now the mangos produced in Mexico from Freska Produce International will bear the logo of Fair Trade certified. Fair trade helps ensure basic human rights for farmers and workers. Farmers and workers earn extra money with every sale.

Jesus “Chuy” Loza of Freska said, “Some of our retail partners approached us about helping lead our category into Fair Trade certification and we felt it’s about mutually beneficial relationships and was great timing to get this going for Freska, Fair Trade is something that we feel is our responsibility. By offering Fair Trade consumers can be confident that the workers who produce our products were treated fairly along the way”.

This provides Freska an opportunity to deliver the benefits of trade more broadly, Fair Trade, with its focus on inclusion and empowerment, shows that trade can and must be more equitable for all involved.

About Freska Produce International, LLC

Freska Produce International, LLC was formed in 2004 with the intention of providing our customers with the “World's Finest Mangos and Avocados” 365 days per year. To do this, we have procured the best growers around the world in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Mexico. Our team of quality control experts travel from region to region to oversee the packing and shipping of the Avocados and Mangos we bring to you. About Fair Trade USA Fair Trade USA is a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable livelihoods for farmers and workers; protects fragile ecosystems; and builds strong, transparent supply chains through independent, third-party certification. Its trusted Fair Trade Certified™ label signifies that rigorous standards have been met in the production, trade and promotion of Fair Trade products from over 80 countries across the globe. Recognized as a leading social venture by the Clinton Global Initiative, the Skoll Foundation and Ashoka, Fair Trade USA also provides critical capacity-building programs at origin and educates consumers about the power of their purchase. Visit www.FairTradeUSA.org for more information.

Source: Freska Produce International, LLC