Dole Quote by Steven L. Hopp
““If you're picturing Farmer Juan and his family gratefully wiping sweat from their brows when you buy that Ecuadorian banana, picture this instead: the CEO of Dole Inc. in his air-conditioned office in Westlake Village, California. He's worth $1.4 billion; Juan gets about $6 a day. Much money is made in the global reshuffling of food, but the main beneficiaries are processors, brokers, shippers, supermakets, and oil companies.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Food Industry Commentary, 2020
The profit disparity in global food chains shows workers earn far less than corporate executives.
In simple terms: Workers earn little while CEOs earn billions.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair wages.
Themes
inequality
global trade
food industry
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- policy advocacy
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
economics
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What can consumers do to support fair wages?
- How does this disparity affect food security?
A Different Perspective
Changing corporate profits is complex.
