Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Political ties and protest-related criticism
Flor de Caña and the wider Pellas business group faced criticism over close ties to the Nicaraguan government and allegations involving the treatment of protesters and labor activists.
2014
Allegations concerning police violence against protesters
The company was accused of using or benefiting from police action against protesters. The allegations formed part of broader criticism of the Pellas Group’s relationship with the Nicaraguan government.
Chronic kidney disease and sugarcane labor conditions
Workers connected to Ingenio San Antonio and other Central American sugar operations associated with the wider group have reported chronic kidney disease and difficult harvest conditions. Investigations and studies have examined links with heat exposure, long hours, insufficient shade, inadequate water and limited rest. The company has disputed responsibility while describing medical clinics, a company hospital and workplace hydration measures.
Age-labeling lawsuit
A class-action complaint alleged that the number 18 and “slow aged” wording on a Flor de Caña product misrepresented the age characteristics of the rum and influenced consumers’ purchasing decisions.