Costa Rica suspends Del Monte pineapple farm
Monday, May 22, 2017
Officials in Costa Rica have reportedly ordered the temporary closure of a pineapple farm belonging to Pineco, a subsidiary of US multinational Fresh Del Monte Produce, over concerns about the safeguarding of nearby wetlands and a Unesco World Heritage site.
The move follows a recent inspection conducted by officials from the country’s environmental authorities.
Source: Fruitnet