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Category: Grower News

Increased Benefits and Opportunities Reduce Turnover Rates

In contrast to the current labor market, farms certified by Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) are seeing increased worker retention. In fact, one EFI-certified farm reports that its turnover rate was reduced by 16% in the year after certification....

Margaret Reeves Discusses the Origins and Goals of EFI’s Pest Management Standards

Founding board member, PANNA scientist, and longtime farmworker advocate Margaret Reeves helped create EFI’s pest management standards in support of farmworkers and soil health with the goal of having significant positive impacts on the lives of hundreds of thousands farmworkers....

Managing Vendor Compliance: Corporate Social Responsibility

Blue Book takes a dive into corporate social responsibility in this Produce Blueprint and includes Equitable Food Initiative among the efforts addressing ethical business practices....

Most Consumers Look for Sustainability in the Grocery Aisle

Consumers report they have trouble identifying which companies deserve to be acknowledged for sustainability efforts and retailers can have a difficult time vetting the supply chain for assurance. Produce companies need a clear way communicate their stance on sustainability in...

Entrepreneur and Board Vice-Chair Carol Schrader Reflects on EFI’s Impact

Carol Schrader brings her experience as an entrepreneur, technology consultant and former software executive with over 30 years of experience in the tech startup industry to the EFI board....

Gen Z Demands Authentic Social Action from Brands

Tomorrow's adults are starting to bring their influence to the table. Data show that authenticity and corporate social responsibility paired with relevant action are high on Gen Z's list of values. Stepping out as a leader that embraces the values...

Is Your Company Poised to Find a Billion-Dollar Idea?

The invention of Flamin' Hot Cheetos is a stand out story because PepsiCo's corporate culture enabled management to hear a janitor's good idea and respond. When systems are in place to engage workers at all levels, a company benefits from...

Strong Culture Can Be a Game Changer for an Organization

EFI's workforce development programs can help growers strengthen organizational culture which leads to increased worker satisfaction and productivity....

Costco’s Jeff Lyons Describes EFI as the Gold Standard in Social Responsibility Programs

Jeff Lyons talks about his involvement with the creation of EFI and why he considers it to be the gold standard in social responsibility programs for Costco's fresh produce suppliers....