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....
David Cea has joined Equitable Food Initiative as workforce Development Specialist where he will deliver comprehensive training to EFI leadership teams....
Gen X leaders want to see their work make a positive difference. Leaders in the fresh produce industry would do well to invest in CSR that aligns with business purpose and core competencies like a safer food supply, high-quality product,...
The &Wider Podcast talks to EFI Managing Director Kenton Harmer about the important changes that need to be made in the recruitment process. listen to the podcast....
Learn how EFI is putting a tremendous amount of effort into helping operations empower and equip their workers. Listen to the full podcast here https://bit.ly/3xm9yto...
EFI's Karla Cook defines a socially responsible business and gives suggested steps for building and maintaining one in this article for Produe Blue Book....
More than satisfying an audit or ensuring local laws are followed, a social certification can engage the entire workforce and lead to increases in safety, quality and productivity....
