ECIP Announces Launch of LAB for Farm Labor Contractors New ECIP platform helps farm labor contractors assess and strengthen labor management systems MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, March 24, 2026 – The Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP), overseen by a multistakeholder industry group to build
ECIP Closes Second Year with Growing Industry Engagement and Celebration of Program Leaders at Two Events Momentum Builds in Creating Alignment With the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices MEDIA RELEASE Contact: media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, October 27, 2025 – The Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP), overseen by a multistakeholder industry group
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
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
Progress and Opportunity Highlighted as Program Gains Traction The Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) has released its first annual industry report, showcasing significant strides in supplier and grower engagement across the fresh produce supply chain. Since the program’s launch by an industry advisory group and Equitable Food Initiative in November
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
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, January 14, 2025 – On behalf of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program Advisory Group, Equitable Food Initiative announces the approval of 16 third-party certification programs whose standards align with the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices and therefore qualify growers
ECIP Recognizes 16 Benchmark Certifications Supporting Ethical Labor Practices WASHINGTON, January 14, 2025 – On behalf of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program Advisory Group, Equitable Food Initiative announces the approval of 16 third-party certification programs whose standards align with the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices and therefore qualify growers
PRESS RELEASE Fresh produce industry stakeholders have come together to design the Ethical Charter Implementation Program, which recognizes and strengthens engagement around labor practices in the fresh produce industry without the burden of additional audits. The goals of the program include: Creating alignment with the principles of the Ethical Charter