Category: GFSI

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...

As part of the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certification process, a team of two highly trained auditors performs an audit based to EFI’s social, IPM/pollinator health and food safety standards. To keep the audits consistent and meeting high standards, EFI...

When shopping for fruits and vegetables, socially conscious consumers consider the actions of companies to be just as important as value and sale price*. These consumers are putting pressure on retailers to source from socially responsible suppliers who are putting...

Over the last decade, the fresh produce industry has seen notable shifts in the requirements retailers expect producers to meet, and it can be expected that retailer requirements will continue to evolve. Having a company culture that can flex and...

Growers face challenges everyday: climate change, labor shortages and supply chain issues to name a few. Growing our food is an art and a science, requiring dedication and passion from each farm and its farmer. Since Equitable Food Initiative’s (EFI)...