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
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
With this new feature release, suppliers now have a more transparent view into their growers’ engagement with ECIP LAB. Suppliers can view their growers’ last activity date in Grower LAB, whether their subscription has lapsed or they have never subscribed. Watch the demo below for a full walkthrough of this
As the Food Safety and Compliance Coordinator at Equifruit, Fernanda Gonzalez plays a key role in ensuring that Equifruit’s banana growers meet food safety, Fairtrade and regulatory standards. Fernanda possesses a strong passion for ethical sourcing and a commitment to making a difference in the produce supply chain. In this
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
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
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
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
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