Category: Industry News

More Than a Week: Honoring the Hands Behind Every Bite

Behind Every Bite is born from the belief that the recognition of farmworkers shouldn't be a seasonal event but a standard practice. One of our core philosophies at EFI is that the best work happens when we build it together....

People and Pollinators: EFI Certification for Multiple Retailer Requirements

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) offers a streamlined solution for retailers requirements, as discussed in our recent webinar, “People & Pollinators: EFI Certification for Multiple Requirements.”...

EFI Champions Farmworker Recognition Nationwide

Equitable Food Initiative encourages the agricultural community to recognize and celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week with free and impactful tools offered in its communications toolkit....

Get to Know EFI’s New Leader: Q&A With Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia

Gonzalo Martinez joined EFI as executive director in January. We sat down with him to learn a little about the experiences that led him to EFI....

EFI and The Packer Call on the Produce Industry to Nominate Outstanding Farmworkers

Equitable Food Initiative has launched the third annual Farmworker of the Year Award, presented in partnership with fresh produce media company The Packer. The award recognizes farmworkers whose leadership, skills and dedication strengthen the fresh produce industry and agricultural communities....

EFI Welcomes Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia as New Executive Director

Equitable Food Initiative announces that its board of directors has unanimously selected Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia as the organization’s next executive director, following a rigorous, five-round recruitment process that attracted more than 200 applicants....

EFI Celebrates a Decade of Progress With Landmark Achievements in 2025

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, marked a year of significant progress in 2025, advancing responsible labor practices, strengthening industry collaboration and driving meaningful worker engagement throughout the fresh produce...

GoodFarms’ Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel Honored with 2025 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is proud to recognize Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel of GoodFarms for receiving the 2025 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award....

Honoring Agricultural Professionals During Hispanic Heritage Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, is proud to mark Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting the vital contributions of Hispanic people throughout the agriculture sector....