ownership row with the local community whose members claim the company's land as their rightful ancestral home. Company responses In July 2001, the company signed an agreement to support the campaign for worker rights, and shop stewards stated that positive changes were occurring. Additionally, in December 2001, the company started a tree-planting campaign in its neighborhood as part of a pledge to promote sustainable land use and environmental protection. Legal matters On 22 October 2004, the company was ordered by a Kenyan court to compensate three of its prior employees who were exposed to toxic emissions there with almost KSh.5.5 million/=. See also Fresh Del Monte Produce List of companies of Kenya References Bibliography Bomann-Larsen, Lene; Wiggen, Oddny (2004) Responsibility in World Business: Managing Harmful Side-Effects of Corporate Activity. United Nations University Press. pages 160–174. Further reading External links Official website A current saga Agriculture companies of Kenya Pineapple production Kenyan companies established in 1965 Agriculture companies established in 1965