SAN DIEGO, CA - September is officially over, meaning Organics Unlimited’s GROW Month has come to a close. Throughout the month, retailers celebrated the GROW program through the sale of Organics Unlimited GROW label organic bananas.
Programs like GROW can step in at a moment’s notice to provide disaster relief and add an additional layer of support for banana growing communities where poverty rates are often high. In addition to ethically sourcing product and paying fair prices to growers, GROW supports youth educational programs, health clinics, dental and vision care in Mexico, clean water and early childhood education programs in Ecuador, and environmental initiatives.
Education is key to providing a better way of life for underserved communities, and the GROW Scholarship Program is making a positive impact for children. The program is administered in conjunction with Project Amigo and helps families learn about the value of education while allowing children a pathway for a better future early on.
Social responsibility efforts like GROW by Organics Unlimited positively impact the most local level of society, a press release noted. GROW organic banana purchases, along with retailer and distributor support, have provided over $3 million in aid since 2005.
By choosing GROW, customers are supporting small growers, fostering education in banana growing communities, and championing the health of consumers and communities where GROW label organic Cavendish bananas are grown.
We tip our hats to all of the industry members involved in this program in an effort to make our world a better place.
