At the heart of every ethical sourcing journey is a commitment not just to compliance, but to people. At AMFRESH North America, that commitment is led by individuals who understand that real progress comes from collaboration, accountability and care. In this spotlight, we speak with Jamal Abshir, Social Compliance and
On July 9, during the Organic Produce Summit, more than 75 retailers, suppliers and growers came together for an early preview of Engagement 2.0, the latest release for the Ethical Charter Implementation Program. The event featured remarks from buyers at Sam’s Club and Costco, along with a walkthrough of new
Stronger Together, a key ECIP Marketplace Service Provider, is a global leader in advancing responsible recruitment and fair labor practices. In this Q&A, we explore how their tools support growers using the ECIP platform and what trainings and resources can enhance the self-assessment experience. One resource is the Responsible Recruitment
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, July 7, 2025 – The Ethical Charter Implementation Program is excited to announce the launch of Engagement 2.0. This launch marks a major milestone in the ongoing mission of ECIP to raise the floor of social responsibility across the fresh
In response to user feedback and to improve the ECIP LAB experience, the filter feature on the Buyer Dashboard has been updated. Buyers can now distinguish between suppliers with a lapsed Supplier LAB subscription and those that have never had a subscription. Buyer Dashboard with ‘Lapsed Subscription’ filter selected Both
First-Year Report Shows Produce Supply Chain Engaging With ECIP Progress and Opportunity Highlighted as Program Gains Traction MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 – The Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) has released its first annual industry report, showcasing significant strides in supplier and
The Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) recognizes and celebrates growers who hold social responsibility certifications. As part of this effort, The Sustainability Consortium has benchmarked and approved 16 certification programs, confirming their alignment with the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. Growers who hold one of these certifications receive free
The ECIP Leadership Circle recognizes produce suppliers who demonstrate commitment to strengthening labor practices, continuous improvement and advancing the principles of the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. At the 2024 Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, ECIP recognized the 2025 cohort of Leadership Circle members, a group of
https://youtu.be/mBfk4Xc8YNw Are you a vertically integrated operation managing both a Supplier LAB and a Grower LAB account? There are two ways to invite your vertically integrated growing operation from your supplier account, depending on how the accounts are managed: 1. One employee manages both Supplier LAB and Grower LAB using
Self-assessments can feel like a compliance test, something that will only result in a pass or fail. But when designing the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) self-assessment, the “A” in ECIP LAB (Learn, Assess, Benchmark), a different approach was taken. Instead of reinforcing a fixed mindset that can occur in