Land O’Frost Reduces Daily Labor Expenses by 20% While Upskilling Its Workforce with Formic Robots

February 6, 2025 Land O’Frost

Formic deployed all five systems over two weekends while production ran unhindered, programmed pallet patterns for all SKUs, and trained all floor operators on the robotic systems. Since deployment, Land O’Frost has realized a 20% savings on labor-related OpEx daily, while reducing the changeover process from lengthy discussions between employees to a few clicks on a touchscreen.

Whole Foods Market Launches New Seafood Code of Conduct to Advance Human Rights and Social Responsibility in the Supply Chain

January 29, 2025 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market announced its new Seafood Code of Conduct, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safeguard the human rights and welfare of workers throughout its global seafood supply chain. Building on the company’s industry-leading Quality Standards, the new policy strengthens protections for fishers and vessel crew and sets a higher bar for ethical labor practices and supply chain transparency.

Understanding the True Value of Flowers: How to Price Flowers Fairly

January 27, 2025 Rio Roses by Equiflor

To overcome these challenges, farms are adopting innovative practices to stabilize their workforce while maintaining the quality and consistency of their flowers.

Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Gratitude Month

November 18, 2024 Equitable Food Initiative

To celebrate National Gratitude Month, everyone is encouraged to find more inspiration on EFI’s social media channels and share their own gratitude stories that recognize the impact of mentorship, hard work and community within the produce supply chain. These values are a cornerstone of EFI’s mission, supporting a future where workers are respected, supported and celebrated across all levels of the fresh produce industry.

American Bakers Association Announces the Congressional Baking Caucus

The bipartisan Caucus is dedicated to addressing the critical issues facing the American commercial baking industry, including workforce development, regulatory reform, supply chain efficiency, and sustainability.