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Andrew Zimmern is shedding light on the people that harvest America's fields with his new show, What's Eating America. During the first episode, he talked about how consumers can have a positive impact on the food system and cited EFI...
Fresh produce growers can stay relevant by demonstrating a corporate commitment to the causes that motivate millennials and Gen Zers—generations who are hungry for food that fits with their values-driven lifestyle diets....
Nella Mae’s Farm recommends looking for certifications like Equitable Food Initiative to supports a living wage for everyone on the farm....
Developing authenticity and emotional connections were center stage at United Fresh's 2020 BrandStorm™....
LeAnne Ruzzamenti shares her FRESHx presentation from United Fresh's BrandStorm, arguing that produce marketers need to put their people on center stage....
Dr. Sarah Taber, crop scientist and host of the podcast Farm to Taber, talked with Peter O’Driscoll about the ways EFI is making a difference in the fresh produce supply chain....
Jesus Medellin
Jesus Medellín, Operations Manager and EFI Leadership Team leader, talks about how EFI trainings have impacted his personal and professional life....
Ana Luisa “Lulu” Rivera Collazo
Ana Luisa “Lulu” Rivera Collazo has joined EFI as a full-time staff facilitator, leading trainings at farms across the Americas....
This piece from Nella Mae’s Farm blog, mentions Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) as one of the programs you can support to improve the lives of field workers....
The number of women working in agriculture is increasing, and while the problem of sexual harassment is pervasive, concerned industry leaders can make a difference for women by taking steps to cultivate change and prevent harassment in their organizations....
Unleashing social change
The podcast "Unleashing Social Change" interviewed Peter O’Driscoll about Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) model for improving working conditions and increased wages while making food safer and reducing costly recalls in stores....
Dan Borer, Keystone Marketing
EFI had many successes in 2019, but most importantly made progress in improving the lives of farmworkers....
The EFI Leadership Team at Houweling’s Group in Camarillo, CA has been utilizing EFI’s problem-solving model to improve working conditions at the greenhouse, packing house and parking facilities....
This article on New Hope Network explains EFI's social responsibility approach. From farmworker bonuses to the establishment of Leadership Teams on each EFI-certified farming operation....
The choice to bring loyalty and passion to a company can’t be forced, but as employers take a holistic approach to provide a quality employee experience, they can encourage their employees to choose to engage at a higher level....