Equitable Food Initiative Launches Online Training for Fresh Produce Growers and Packers

March 15, 2024 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is launching new online training products designed to share core social responsibility concepts that build the capacity of workers and managers in the fresh produce industry.

EFI Introduces Customized Audit Approach

January 18, 2024 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is excited to announce the expansion of its certification offerings, reducing the burden growers face by allowing for a customized audit approach.

Veg-Fresh Farms Achieves EFI Certification

December 11, 2023 Veg-Fresh Farms

Veg-Fresh Farms proudly announces significant advancements in employee health and morale following the EFI certification of two packing facilities and citrus fields. The initial certification, completed in September, set a record-tying pace.

How Gratitude in the Workplace Benefits Workers and Employers

November 22, 2023 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is celebrating National Gratitude Month by sharing stories of gratitude and success from farmworkers and the benefits seen by workers and employers when workers feel valued.

Equitable Food Initiative Announces New Additions to Staff

November 10, 2023 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is proud to welcome two employees filling new positions. Joining EFI are Gabriela Lopez-Barry as the Ethical Charter Implementation Program project manager and Alexandra Martinez as marketing and sales associate.