https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxYbWD-T4z4 As a supplier, you earn the supply chain scope star by verifying, reporting and attesting to the total number of qualified growers in your supply chain. Step 1: Verify your total number of qualified growers using either your payment systems or food safety documents Step 2: Update your total
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNco8MAn_ow The learning channel star is one of the four green stars suppliers need to earn to be part of the 2027 Leadership Circle. As a supplier, you earn the learning channel star by downloading, completing and uploading the Continuous Improvement Action Plan (CIAP) template. Step 1: Download the CIAP
As a 2026 Leadership Circle Supplier with operations certified by Equitable Food Initiative, Stemilt Growers is leveraging ECIP to expand its social responsibility efforts across its grower network and strengthen its ECIP engagement profile. Maggie Torres in Talent Management at Stemilt uses ECIP to develop and retain people at the
In this episode of LAB HUB LIVE, Madelyn Edlin and Diona Monroe break down what suppliers need to know about the 2027 Leadership Circle, where things stand now, what has changed and key dates ahead this fall. Where We Are Now Engagement 3.0 launched July 22, and the buyer dashboard
The above LAB HUB videos highlight key Engagement 3.0 updates, including the enhanced assessment experience, new Benchmark and Engagement Profile views, streamlined navigation and documentation requirements for earning engagement stars. Below are key user experience updates that apply across both Grower LAB and Supplier LAB. From more accessible data visualizations
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, July 22, 2026 – The Ethical Charter Implementation Program, administered by Equitable Food Initiative with generous support from the Walmart Foundation, today announces the launch of Engagement 3.0. This Engagement Cycle supports and recognizes alignment with the Ethical Charter on
More than 75 growers, suppliers and retailers gathered on July 15 for a first look at Engagement 3.0, the newest Engagement Cycle in ECIP, held during the 2026 Organic Produce Summit. The ECIP team walked attendees through what’s new in the release, while buyers from Costco and Sam’s Club shared
In this episode of LAB HUB LIVE, Madelyn Edlin and Diona Monroe quickly overview the 2027 Leadership Circle criteria, and then unpack the new Supplier Gold Star for Engagement 3.0. To qualify for the 2027 Leadership Circle, suppliers must earn all four green stars on their Engagement Profile. The Supplier
Subscriptions for both growers and suppliers renew annually and expire one year after the initial payment date, regardless of certification cycles, Engagement Cycles or approved field-level audit program dates. Initial renewal notifications are sent 45–60 days prior to expiration. Both growers and suppliers can renew their subscriptions by credit card
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2026 – The Ethical Charter Implementation Program released its second annual industry report, highlighting significant growth in participation and measurable progress in how the fresh produce industry approaches responsible labor practices. Building on momentum from the program’s inaugural year’s success, ECIP scaled rapidly in 2025, with more