Fyffes Honduran Melon Farm Receives GLOBALG.A.P certification

June 14, 2023 Fyffes

Fyffes Honduran melon farm Suragroh has received the GLOBALG.A.P certification, building on the transformation led by local management over the past two years. GLOBALG.A.P’s vision is to recognise farms for their efforts to produce safe food while safeguarding workers’ health and safety, the environment, and the welfare of local communities. 

Fyffes Announces the Results of the First Anniversary of its Melon Business Transformation in Honduras

September 6, 2022 Fyffes

To demonstrate a more responsible, ethical and environmentally positive melon business in Honduras, multinational fruit company Fyffes and its subsidiary Sol Group publish the initial results of its melon business transformation in this country, led by its new local management that prioritizes working conditions, community participation and improvement, environmental management, as well as sound corporate governance.

Fyffes Partners With the Food Bank of Honduras to Improve Nutrition and School Attendance of Honduran Children

August 11, 2022 Fyffes

With the aim of supporting healthy nutrition and reducing school absenteeism of children in the communities near Fyffes melon-producing farms in Choluteca, Honduras, Fyffes and the Food Bank of Honduras have created a pilot programme ‘Nutrition with Melon Flavour’ (or ‘Nutrición con Sabor a Melón’) which has already benefited 138 families.

Fyffes Extends Medical Assistance to Honduran Communities During Melon Off-Season

July 15, 2022 Fyffes

Fyffes and its Honduran melon subsidiary Sol Group launched a series of ‘Community Medical Brigades’ to reach community members and seasonal workers surrounding their farms during the off-season.  

800 Dole Employees, Supporters From Four Countries Come Together for 21k La Ceiba Run to Raise Funds for Honduran Charities

March 4, 2022 Dole

On February 21, Standard Fruit de Honduras, a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, and Dole teammates in Honduras, Guatemala, United States, and Italy joined up for the 4th annual 21K La Ceiba fundraising run event in support of residents in La Ceiba, Honduras.