In his new book, Every Purchase Matters, Paul Rice includes fascinating stories of Dole’s impact in the Fair Trade and ethical sourcing movement from interviews with Rudy Amador, Dole’s Tropical Products VP of Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & Communication. For those unaware of Dole’s pioneering work, it’s an essential read. #Fairtrade #sustainability #produce #agriculture #farming
Excited to highlight the partnership between Fair Trade USA and Dole Food Company and to personally thank my friend Rudy Amador for his leadership in sustainable trade. In my book "Every Purchase Matters," I showcase Dole as a powerful example of how companies can transform communities through ethical sourcing - featuring their pioneering work in establishing Fair Trade Certified pineapple and banana operations that have become industry inspirations. As I detail in the book, what makes Dole's commitment exceptional is how they've empowered workers to direct Fair Trade premiums toward their most pressing needs. I witnessed firsthand how the partnership has created pathways to opportunity that extend far beyond fair wages. Exactly the kind of transformative impact that inspired me to write "Every Purchase Matters." Thank you, Rudy and the entire Dole team, for being proof that business can be a powerful force for good when companies commit to people and planet alongside profit. I talk about all the good, the bad, the failures, and the wins (that we all can amplify together) in my newest book, arriving April 8th; order it now at www.paulrice.org! #FairTrade #Sustainability #EveryPurchaseMatters #Dole