Produce Moms Founder and CEO talks with LeAnne Ruzzamenti of EFI and Nicole Minnich-Zapata of Misionero about the importance of honoring the contributions of farmworkers to the food supply chain....
EFI's ITCC is offered to growers in the EFI Program that wish to develop internal resources to support ongoing Leadership Team development, workforce education, compliance with EFI Standards or other areas of organizational development....
Moving from challenge to opportunity hinges on innovation. Rethinking and redesigning the way work is done creates fresh ground for new innovations and solutions that would otherwise be out of reach....
A report developed by Kitchen Table Consultants and industry trends point to Midwest grower-shippers being primed for workforce development solutions....
A new leaf is turning in the story of the farmworker in American agriculture. History shows that when perspectives and goals of farmworkers, growers, retailers and consumers align, conditions improve for farmworkers....
Vic Smith and Vernon Peterson are two of the four ever Organic Grower Summit Growers of the Year - demonstrating how a commitment to social responsibility coincides with excellence and leadership in the industry....
This article in the Los Angeles Times examines the Biden administration's October 2021 move to block tomato imports from two large Mexican agribusinesses accused of forced labor abuses, including withheld wages and subjecting workers to abusive working and living conditions....
The Communitas Awards program seeks to honor those special companies, organizations and individuals that are changing the way they do business to benefit their employees, communities and the environment. EFI-certified NatureSweet® Tomatoes has earned a 2021 Communitas Award for Excellence...
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....
