EFI Highlights Organizational Benefits of Family-Friendly Policies

October 12, 2023 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is highlighting the benefits of being a family-focused company. A helpful infographic can be found at equitablefood.org/family. 

Equitable Food Initiative Recognizes 2023 National Safety Month

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is bringing attention to National Safety Month and encouraging fresh produce grower-shippers to ­­­­­prioritize worker engagement to drive workplace safety and improve the bottom line.

EFI Announces Certification of Canadian Operation of Rouge River Farms

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, recently announced that Rouge River Farms has added a fourth location to its list of EFI-certified operations, successfully certifying its entire supply chain.

EFI Announces New Hires to Support Certification Program

April 26, 2023 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has expanded its staff by adding two new positions. Adriana Martinez has joined EFI as director of certification programs, and Elvia Gonzalez joined as client manager.

EFI Makes Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Tools Available

April 12, 2023 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, has launched its annual campaign to raise awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace, particularly in agriculture.