Your total number of growers matters when it comes to earning the Supply Chain Onboarding and Supply Chain Engagement stars. These stars show buyers that a strong share of your network is actively participating in grower LAB. ECIP adjusts participation benchmarks based on the size of your supply chain, so
A supplier must first earn all four green engagement stars in their engagement profile before they can be awarded the Supplier Gold Star. The green stars are earned as follows: Active Supplier LAB Subscription: Maintaining an active subscription in ECIP LAB. Supply Chain Onboarding: Reporting an accurate total number of
Equitable Food Initiative has announced its 2025 course catalog, featuring tailored learning opportunities to help companies operationalize the principles of the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. These online offerings provide pathways for both suppliers and growing operations to integrate the Charter’s principles into daily practices. The catalog includes a