We preserve biodiversity in the largest banana and pineapple export regions. To this end, we are creating biotope corridors and raising awareness of the value of biodiversity. The implementation of biodiversity criteria in the cultivation of fruit protects nature without jeopardizing this important source of income.
In developing countries, around 72% of species are threatened by agriculture. In particular, agricultural crops that grow in monocultures, such as bananas and pineapples, endanger ecosystems and the habitats of animals and plants. Costa Rica (940,000 tons) and the Dominican Republic (330,000 tons) are among the largest exporters of these two fruits to the EU. The most important importing countries are Belgium, the United Kingdom and Germany (as of 2015).
In order to preserve biodiversity without jeopardizing one of the most important sources of income for these countries, we are committed to protecting biodiversity along the value chain, thereby combining efficient agriculture and nature conservation. We also carry out training programs and monitoring and raise awareness of this issue in the food sector and among end consumers.
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Goals
Establish models
Establishment of a “Payment for Ecosystem Services” model to finance biotope corridors in productive regions by actors in the value chain.
Criteria and guidelines
Integrate national and international standards, biodiversity criteria and procurement guidelines into the value chains of bananas and pineapples.
Training program
Development of a training program and a system for monitoring and reviewing biodiversity performance.
Raise awareness
Raising awareness of the value of biodiversity in the food industry and among end consumers.
Impacts
Raising awareness of the value of biodiversity in the food sector and among end consumers.
The most important standards for bananas and pineapples contain more ambitious and comprehensive biodiversity criteria.
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Contribution to the sustainability goals
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