Equitable Food Initiative Named a Qualified Certifying Organization For Walmart U.S.’s New Pollinator Health Commitments

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, announced that it has been recognized as a third-party-verified certification program for Walmart U.S.’s new pollinator health commitments.

Three Lead The Charge in Stemilt’s EFI Certifications

March 29, 2021 Stemilt

Stemilt’s journey to achieve Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certification across numerous ranches and warehouses is well on its way to becoming a reality.

EFI Celebrates National Farmworker Awareness Week with Communications Toolkit Available to Industry

March 11, 2021 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating National Farmworker Awareness Week by encouraging growers, agricultural associations and consumers to share messages honoring the farmworkers that make it possible for Americans to have access to high-quality, fresh and safer fruits and vegetables, particularly in light of the pandemic.

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.”