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Tomorrow's adults are starting to bring their influence to the table. Data show that authenticity and corporate social responsibility paired with relevant action are high on Gen Z's list of values. Stepping out as a leader that embraces the values...
Rouge River Farms has certified its entire US operations under the rigorous Equitable Food Initiative standards for labor practices, food safety and pest management....
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The invention of Flamin' Hot Cheetos is a stand out story because PepsiCo's corporate culture enabled management to hear a janitor's good idea and respond. When systems are in place to engage workers at all levels, a company benefits from...
EFI's workforce development programs can help growers strengthen organizational culture which leads to increased worker satisfaction and productivity....
Equitable Food Initiative releases revised standards and an Ethical Charter Addendum which provides customers assurance for all principles in the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices....
Jeff Lyons talks about his involvement with the creation of EFI and why he considers it to be the gold standard in social responsibility programs for Costco's fresh produce suppliers....
The 2018 Annual Report details how EFI works as a backbone organization to advance collective impact and transform the fresh produce industry....
Equitable Food Initiative receives $1.2 million grant from Walmart Foundation to advance fair labor practices in Mexico....
Jeff Lyons from Costco discusses social responsibility programs and why he considers EFI the gold standard in this video interview from The Packer....
Pacific Standard Magazine mentions Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) as one of the certifications that tells you that no migrant was harmed in the process of securing food....
Business Fights Poverty invites you to take action beyond your supply chain by supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives like Equitable Food Initiative....
Margaret Reeves from PANNA invites you to #GrowtheGood with EFI-labeled produce....
Read about the EFI-Costco partnership to raise consumer awareness about the Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured label in the fresh produce industry trade press....
Buy EFI-certified produce at Costco before July 5, 2019 and EFI will donate sun protection equipment for workers....
What can companies do to embrace the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices and what does it mean for their business?...