This statement is made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act (2015). It constitutes the United Fruit Growers (UFG) modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the 2025 fiscal year.

The Business
United Fruit Growers is a privately held business that sources and distributes fresh fruit (Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries and Blueberries) to retail and wholesale customers. Product is sourced from the UK, Europe, Africa, North, South and Central America.

We are aware and acknowledge that some of the countries that product is sourced from, are likely to present a higher risk to Modern Slavery, as laid out in the Modern Slavery Act- 2015.

Relevant Policies and Procedures
UFG has in place the following policies and procedures that address its management of risks associated with modern slavery and human trafficking in its operations:

• Human Rights Policy: This policy sets out expectations in relation to human rights and labour standards including information on child and forced labour.
• Code of Ethics and Conduct: This policy encourages honest and ethical conduct amongst employees, and protection for persons reporting any such questionable behaviour.
• Anti Bribery & Corruption Policy: This policy prohibits company personnel from engaging in corrupt activity.
• Right to Work Check Procedure: This procedure outlines the mandatory Right to Work verification process for all employees working at UFG.
• Terms of Business Undertaking: This procedure outlines technical requirements for UFG suppliers and constitutes our conditions to supply, including requirements related to the Modern Slavery Act.

Due Diligence
We undertake due diligence measures when considering new suppliers, and we regularly review our existing suppliers. Our due diligence includes:

• Being a member of Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) and building SE DEX membership progressively across our supply base.
• Broadly mapping and Risk assessing the supply chain.
• Conducting supplier visits and audits.
• Requesting the submission of a completed third-party social compliance audit from suppliers as part of the supplier approval process.
• Conducting a third-party review process for vendors at onboarding and on a continuous basis to ensure they are meeting anti-corruption compliance requirements domestically and internationally.

Training
UFG requires key staff to complete training on modern slavery where appropriate. The training covers areas such as understanding and identifying modern slavery, what organizations can do to help, and compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.

Monitoring
To understand and monitor our effectiveness in ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our business or supply chains, we are implementing key performance indictors relating to internal staff training and supplier social compliance audit rates.

Approval
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors. It will be reviewed annually and updated as necessarily

Signed by:

J King

Director
for and on behalf of United Fruit Growers Ltd

Date: 30/06/2025