Armando Devora, Quality Integrity Lead at Red Sun Farms, has spent over a decade ensuring top-quality produce while advancing social responsibility and compliance initiatives. When Red Sun Farms joined ECIP, he took the lead in the company’s engagement with the platform and has excelled, earning Super User status. Madelyn Edlin from the ECIP team was able to chat with Armando to see what makes this Super User a powerhouse in the industry.
“As the Quality Integrity Lead Operations at Red Sun Farms, I’m entering my third year in this role, and I couldn’t be more excited about the work we do. It’s been an amazing 12 years with the company, where I’ve had the privilege to grow alongside a team dedicated to delivering the highest quality of produce. Looking back, the journey has been both rewarding and inspiring, and I’m excited for what’s ahead!”
“My interest in the produce industry really started to take shape during my time at university, where I accepted an internship, and then I truly discovered my passion for this field. That experience sparked real excitement, and what started as a simple internship has since turned into a genuine desire to grow and contribute to the industry.”
“As a vertically integrated, high-tech greenhouse operation, Red Sun Farms prioritizes environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and responsible packaging materials. Our team remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and premium quality ensuring we consistently deliver fresh, flavorful produce year-round.”
“When I first started, I leaned heavily on the support of the ECIP team, taking full advantage of the webinars offered both before and after the launch of the ECIP LAB, making it a priority to really understand the perspectives and expectations of our buyers, suppliers and growers. Building strong communication and collaboration with the growers’ compliance teams was crucial to ensure the ECIP LAB requirements and assessments. It was all about working together to drive success.”
“From a supplier’s point of view, ECIP LAB provides a valuable system for monitoring social compliance and tracking supplier performance. It also plays a key role in maintaining strong communication with buyers, helping to build and sustain trust in our business relationships. It’s all about fostering transparency and reliability.”
“We’re currently developing a strategy to establish internal benchmarking between our growers, while also building the necessary systems and resources to support them in staying aligned with our social compliance program. It’s all about creating a sustainable foundation for growth and compliance, both for our team and our growers. We believe that ECIP plays an important role in this initiative.”
“Congratulations to the ECIP team on your success in uniting buyers and growers toward a shared industry goal of elevating labor practices. This journey has been an invaluable learning experience for our team, and we appreciate the opportunity to be part of it.”