ECIP Service Provider, Benchmarked Certification: GLOBALG.A.P.
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 16 certification programs, confirming their alignment with the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. Growers who hold one of these certifications receive free access to ECIP
ECIP Grower Highlight: Abundant Harvest Organics
Abundant Harvest Organics, a grower for Homegrown Organic Farms, is owned by Vernon Peterson, a fourth-generation stone fruit grower who farms along the Kings River in California’s Central Valley. Committed to advancing social responsibility and farmworker well-being, Abundant Harvest achieved Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certification in 2020. EFI is one
ECIP LAB Explained: Engagement Score from Grower to Buyer Dashboard
Have you ever wondered how grower and supplier engagement appear on the Buyer Dashboard? In this short walkthrough, Diona Monroe from the ECIP team explains how a grower’s engagement with Grower LAB earns stars, and contributes to their supplier’s engagement profile in Supplier LAB—ultimately creating a cumulative engagement score on the buyer
ECIP Super User Spotlight: Joshua Gray
We’re excited to feature Joshua Gray, Supply Chain Manager at Homegrown Organic Farms. Homegrown places people at the heart of their operations and has embraced ECIP as a tool in their journey of continuous improvement. Joshua plays a vital role in advancing this work every day. Madelyn Edlin from the
EFI Awarded $1.2M Walmart Foundation Grant
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, February 25, 2025 – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers and retailers, has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Walmart Foundation. The funding marks the fourth grant EFI has received
Marketplace Service Provider: Verité’s Recruitment Cost Calculator Enhances Alignment to the Ethical Charter
The Verité Recruitment Cost Calculator is a strategic asset for growers striving to align with the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. By providing accurate cost benchmarks, enhancing transparency, mitigating labor risks and supporting ethical reporting, the RCC empowers growers to uphold fair labor practices while strengthening their position in