Gross exploitation of migrant workers still found in Italian tomato sector despite clean-up efforts

Illegal gangmasters hold on migrant workers in Italy's agricultural sector appears to be growing.

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Due diligence in agricultural supply chains: Counteracting exploitation of migrant workers in Italian tomato production

Exploitation of migrant agricultural workers is inextricably linked to so called Caporali, illegal gangmasters who hire the workers who pick and pack Italy’s tomatoes – even though Italy banned the Caporalato system in 2011.

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Abdou, a migrant worker, picks Italian tomatoes but barely earns a living

On International Migrants Day,18 December, we show how one man is exploited in Italy’s tomato fields via the Caporali, illegal gangmasters.

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Italian tomatoes: no more excuses over labour exploitation

Working to address the exploitation of migrant workers from Africa and the Middle East.

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Strengthening public-private cooperation to end migrant worker abuse in Italy’s tomato industry

Risk mitigation and supporting their Italian supply chains is an increasing priority for international companies. That means collaboration.

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The dark side of the tomato trade – ETI responds to BBC documentary

BBC investigation alleges 17 “Italian” tomato products sold by UK and German retailers are likely to contain Chinese tomatoes, raising risk of forced labour in the supply chain.

Gross exploitation of migrant workers still found in Italian tomato sector despite clean-up efforts

Due diligence in agricultural supply chains: Counteracting exploitation of migrant workers in Italian tomato production

Abdou, a migrant worker, picks Italian tomatoes but barely earns a living

Italian tomatoes: no more excuses over labour exploitation

Strengthening public-private cooperation to end migrant worker abuse in Italy’s tomato industry

Italy fresh produce working group

The dark side of the tomato trade – ETI responds to BBC documentary

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