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.

EFI Hires Karla Cook as Certification Manager

October 14, 2020 Equitable Food Initiative

Cook brings extensive industry experience with compliance programs, and her addition will expand EFI’s capacity to certify farms across the Americas.

Stemilt Hits Milestone With First Equitable Food Initiative Certification

September 21, 2020 Stemilt

Stemilt has taken another step to fulfil its mission to “cultivate people and delight consumers” by achieving Equitable Food Initiative certification at its impressive Quincy, WA orchard operation that grows apples and cherries.