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.

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. 

Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) Seeks to Recognize and Strengthen Engagement Around Labor Practices in the Fresh Produce Industry

October 3, 2023 Perishable News

Fresh produce industry stakeholders have come together to design the Ethical Charter Implementation Program, which recognizes and strengthens engagement around labor practices in the fresh produce industry without the burden of additional audits.

Two EFI Directors Assume Expanded Roles

Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has announced new roles for organization veterans Kevin Boyle and Kenton Harmer. They will support the nonprofit’s expanding workforce development strategies and its leadership in the implementation of the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.