Social responsibility certifications and legislation worldwide
Episode 37 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Hugo Hays, global director of compliance and food safety for Fyffes, on the topic of social responsibility. He discusses the growing consumer demand for good treatment and payment of farmworkers; certifications that provide frameworks for companies to benchmark themselves in different areas; legislation related to social responsibility that will likely influence how companies pay their workers and price their products in the future; and much more. This discussion is part of The Packer's new content series People First: A Spotlight on Social Responsibility. In case you're new to Tip of the Iceberg, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these discussions are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage and analysis provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.