Category: In the News

Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Gratitude Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is shining a light on National Gratitude Month and the remarkable people within the produce industry who have made a lasting impact...

Top Retailers Honor Leading Suppliers at ECIP Event

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, recently celebrated the Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Leadership Circle at an event held on the first night of the Global Produce &...

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 22: How Do You Know if You’re on the Right Track with Sustainability?

In this podcast episode, Stephanie Teclaw shared her experiences with the course and offered insights on how it could benefit other grower-shippers. She emphasized the importance of understanding sustainability concepts at a fundamental level and improving communication around these efforts....

Leading ECIP Suppliers Celebrated at the Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show

Equitable Food Initiative recently celebrated the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) Leadership Circle at an event held on the first night of the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. The celebration served as a platform to recognize 26 supplier...

Third Annual EFI Fair by Rouge River Farms

September was a busy month for workers in Rouge River Farms in Verona, Virginia, because of the celebration of the third annual “Feria de EFI”. The fair is a four-day event dedicated to explaining the benefits, significance, and standards of...

Equitable Food Initiative Extends Course to Full Industry

Previously offered exclusively to EFI-certified farming operations, the expansion of these courses presents a valuable professional development opportunity for suppliers and growers, with benefits that will positively impact the entire supply chain....

Equitable Food Initiative Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month

EFI celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with stories and information to recognize the significant contributions Hispanics and Latinos make in agriculture....

Tip of the Iceberg Podcast – Episode 21: The Benefits of Equitable Food Initiative

This summer marks a significant milestone for both GoodFarms and Equitable Food Initiative. It's been ten years since GoodFarms became the first-ever operation to earn the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certification, transforming the traditional approach to social responsibility. Since achieving...

National Farm Safety and Health Week Provides Opportunity to Review Less-Considered Injury Risks

Farming operations can simple steps immediately to help relieve some of the stress put on farmworkers by the common ergonomic stressors associated with their jobs. Improving the ergonomics within your company is beneficial to both workers and the bottom line....