Pattison Food Group taps Equifruit as organic banana supplier

Pattison Food Group has partnered with Equifruit as its organic banana program supplier. 

A Canadian and female-owned company, Equifruit is a Fairtrade-certified banana importer that works exclusively with farmers approved by Fairtrade International.

Through its new partnership, Pattison Food Group and Equifruit will “help support sustainable incomes and improved working conditions for banana growers in Latin America,” states a press release. 

“Switching to Equifruit organic bananas is a natural fit for Pattison Food Group,” said Justin McGregor, general manager, produce and bulk, Pattison Food Group, in a press release. “They share our values of fairness, transparency and collaboration that benefits everyone, from growers to shoppers.”

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Equifruit Fairtrade organic bananas are now available at Pattison Food Group stores including Save-On Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare, Buy-Low Foods, Quality Foods and Nesters Market.