Category: Grower News

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 19: Why it’s important to advocate the produce industry

Marissa encourages fresh produce industry members to amplify their voices to help shape policies that benefit both the industry and consumers alike. By advocating for produce, companies ensure they're not sidelined but seated at the table of influence. Because if...

EFI Showcases and Supports Sustainable Farming Practices

EFI remains committed to assisting fresh produce grower-shippers in integrating sustainable practices into their operations. Following an industry-wide needs assessment, EFI developed Sustainability 101, a three-day virtual course aimed at aiding companies in coordinating and articulating their sustainability initiatives....

EFI Showcases and Supports Sustainable Farming Practices

Three upcoming events offer examples and guidance on sustainability in fresh produce MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, gro.doofelbatiuqe@aidem WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 – Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 18: Having Difficult Conversations Leads to Engaged, Productive Workplaces

Clarke highlights the repercussions of avoiding difficult conversations or not handling them effectively in the workplace. Some individuals may feel apprehensive about making mistakes since they fear the consequences that come with it....

EFI Introduces Customized Audit Approach

EFI has been certifying farms to its rigorous social responsibility, food safety and integrated pest management standards for nearly a decade and was proud to earn recognition from the Global Food Safety Initiative in 2022. EFI will continue to offer...

Veg-Fresh Farms Achieves EFI Certification

Veg-Fresh Farms proudly announces significant advancements in employee health and morale following the EFI certification of two packing facilities and citrus fields. The initial certification, completed in September, set a record-tying pace....

Gratitude Grows Here

November and December provide an opportunity for reflection on a year filled with meaningful experiences, expressing gratitude to those who contributed along the way. Acknowledging the indispensable contribution of farmworkers who tirelessly provide the sustenance that graces our tables daily...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 16: How ‘Green Teams’ Help 3 California Farms Reduce Waste by 2025

EFI and MTI collaborated in training at all three operations, starting with a general introduction to sustainability concepts like climate change, waste, and waste reduction. Following, every agricultural facility organized a “Green Team” consisting of 12 to 20 employees from...

Rouge River Farms’ Second Consecutive EFI Fair: A Celebration of Learning and Collaboration

Rouge River Farms celebrated its second annual EFI Fair during the last week of September. This four-day celebration was dedicated to promoting and reviewing EFI standards among the EFI Leadership Teams and workers. Each day focused on a different set...