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Product of the week: organic pineapple from Andres

 

Hi, my name is Andres and I grow organic pineapples for Nature & More here in Costa Rica. Eosta is in a position to offer our organic pineapples with its True Cost calculation; the comparison of hidden costs of the pineapple production between organic and non organic. The outcome confirms that when you include all costs, a choice for organic is better for everyone. Examples of these hidden costs are the costs of filtering water and restoring soil as a result of agrochemical pollution, but also loss of biodiversity, climate change (as a result of fertilizer production) and the costs incurred for treating victims of pesticide poisoning.

The True Cost of Food campaign was developed in close cooperation with the FAO, Soil & More and accountant EY. Eosta CEO Volkert Engelsman explains: “We have developed a template to not only measure sustainability performance but also monetize it. The conclusion is crystal clear: organic is not expensive, conventional is too cheap. And true cost accounting is becoming mainstream!”

Download the report: natureandmore.com/discover-the-true-cost-of-food

Visit my farm: natureandmore.com - (code 763)

News & releases

Limes

Moroccan limes provide breathing space in a tight organic lime market

Demand for organic fruit continues to grow, and organic limes are no exception. Their popularity is being driven partly by increasing demand for cocktails, mocktails and homemade lemonades, as well as their wider use in salads, curries and other dishes. Consumers are also increasingly choosing citrus grown without synthetic pesticides and without post-harvest fungicide treatment.

Kivinaki

Kivinaki ready for the new Organic Raingrown Oranges season

Ahead of the new organic orange season, our sourcing team visited Kivinaki in Peru. Over the past four years, we have built a successful export programme with this growers’ co-operative. During the visit, we worked together to prepare for the coming months.

Pineapple

Healthy soil makes organic pineapples more resilient

In Costa Rica, too, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. Heavy rainfall, in particular, is making organic pineapple cultivation more challenging and requires growers to be adaptable.

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