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LA TIMES: U.S. Blocking Tomato Shipments From Mexican Farms Accused of Abusing Workers

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....

Equitable Food Initiative Continues to Drive Workforce Development Priorities

Despite the challenges of 2021, EFI continued its growth and offered value to the industry in the form of education program and digital resources....

EFI Announces EFI-Certified NatureSweet Tomatoes Earns Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility

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...

How Fresh Produce Companies Can Take the First Steps Toward Sustainability

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 Value of Third-Party Certifications in Marketing Produce

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 Announces Leadership Team Advisory Group

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....

How EFI Helps Growers Keep Up With Future IPM Requirements

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...