EFI Relaunches Responsible Recruitment Scorecard

February 16, 2021 Equitable Food Initiative

WASHINGTON — In support of the fresh produce industry’s commitment to the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices, retail buyers are increasingly asking grower-shippers to demonstrate how they are proactively keeping forced labor out of their

Rainier Fruit Major Accomplishment of 2020: EFI Certification

December 30, 2020 Rainier Fruit

An unprecedented year highlighted innovation and integrity at Rainier Fruit Company that lead to groundbreaking and industry-setting standards. “I am extremely proud of the accomplishments we have made in 2020” said Blake Belknap, VP of Sales, “we have continued to push the envelope and evolve as an industry leader.”

Equitable Food Initiative Making a Difference in a Very Different Year

December 14, 2020 Equitable Food Initiative

Although 2020 has been a year like no other, Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and training organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, continued to grow and prove its unique value to the fresh produce industry.

EFI Joins AMHPAC for Social Compliance Webinars

As part of its commitment to industry education and support, as well as fostering a culture of continuous improvement on agricultural operations, Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, has joined the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) for a series of Spanish-language webinars for its members next month.

Stemilt’s Equitable Food Initiative Leadership Team Tackles First Project With Success

October 26, 2020 Stemilt

Stemilt achieved EFI certification at Quincy in September and is now applying the problem-solving process, which is a key component of the EFI program, to continuously improve operations and fulfill the company’s mission to cultivate people and delight consumers.