How the avocado and pineapple business shape the fate of Sustainable Development Goals?

Year of publication2023

AuthorFAO

PublisherFAO

AbstractBusinesses in the global production and export of avocados and pineapples can play an important role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The tropical fruit sector not only contributes to employment and export revenues but also provides nutritious food. However, if not properly managed, social, environmental and economic risks associated with tropical fruits value chains can have detrimental effects and impede progress towards achieving the SDGs. A proactive approach is necessary to identify and avoid these challenges, ensuring that the avocado and pineapple sectors continue to make positive contributions to the SDGs. By doing so, they can align their growth with sustainable development. Contributing to fulfilling the SDGs also help businesses mitigate risks, strengthen access to markets with high sustainability requirements, and improve relationships with consumers, workers, governments and other stakeholders.

 

ThemeResponsible Business Conduct (RBC) in Agriculture, Responsible Global Value Chains, Responsible Agricultural Supply

Product typeBrochure (factsheet; flyer/leaflet; Poster; banner)

SeriesSustainable Tropical Fruits Series (Technical Briefs)

Keywordstropical fruits; avocados; pineapples; crop production; value chains exports; Sustainable Development Goals