Whether you are motivated by new requests from a big customer or values exploration, diving into new sustainability initiatives for your fresh produce company can be daunting. Industry experts share tips for taking the first steps toward making an impact....
The marketing opportunities available to fresh produce companies through a partnership with a third-party certification go beyond telling their stories to consumers. Certifications can also add value by strengthening buyer relationships and creating solutions for business challenges....
EFI has formed a leadership team advisory group made up of workers from EFI-certified farming operations to provide feedback and input to the organization....
Recent consumer polling shows that American shoppers want to see more pro-pollinator action in agriculture and that they believe grocery stores have a role to play in pollinator protection. EFI can help growers navigate the evolving landscape of increasing demand...
EFI encourages the agricultural industry to share their commitment to food safety and remind consumers that farmers and farmworkers are on the frontlines of providing safe, nutritious food during Food Safety Education Month....
September is Food Safety Education Month, a perfect time for agricultural businesses to educate consumers on the important role farmworkers play in keeping food safe beginning at the farm....
When workers are ethically recruited and know their rights and the importance of their role in the supply chain, they are better able to engage and align their own priorities with the priorities of the company to deliver a safe,...
EFI has received a two-year grant from the California Workforce Development Board and will partner with Measure to Improve to evaluate improved worker outcomes and reduced greenhouse gas emissions from implementing new waste reduction efforts....
Without oversight, forced labor can find its way into the supply chain, even in normal times. A new study shows that labor trafficking victims in agriculture increased during the pandemic....
In the post-pandemic world, consumers will be looking for brands that build trust and shopper confidence through transparency that reaches beyond the nutrition label to demonstrate sustainable and ethical business practices....
