Lidl Germany to switch to Living Wage bananas
Lidl has announced that it is to pay a price premium on Fairtrade bananas. The move comes at a time the discounter has been accused of undermining sustainability efforts by offering price discounts on its bananas.
Lidl further explained their approach to banana procurement and the Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance certifications:
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