In Guatemala, Chiquita’s banana empire relies on an outsourced and exploited workforce labouring at the heart of plantations that are nonetheless Rainforest Alliance certified. Wages below the legal minimum, exposure to aerially sprayed agrochemicals, and the abuse of highly-potent drug cocktails to keep up with punishing workloads: Public Eye’s investigation reveals what lies behind the label.
Oh shit, Chiquita? Sadly, this isn’t even the worst thing they’ve done!