This letter was written by Amy Cochrane-Knotek, a consultant working in compliance and regulatory affairs with nearly 20 years of experience working in greenhouse operations, both as a former owner and as a compliance consultant. Amy brings an operations-focused perspective to labor management and social compliance. In this reflection, Amy
With her retirement from Naturipe Farms and the ECIP Advisory Group, we celebrate Donna Lynn Brown’s lasting impact on ECIP and the produce industry as a whole. As Sr. Director of Food Safety & Social Responsibility at Naturipe, Donna Lynn brought a practical, grower-centered lens to every conversation. Donna Lynn
In previous features with Stronger Together, we explored how their training and Responsible Recruitment and Fair Work Toolkit help bridge the gap between buyer expectations and on-the-ground practice, making it easier for growers and suppliers to navigate complex labor requirements without starting from scratch. Now, we’re excited to highlight the American Association of AgLabor
Angela Chan, Sustainability Lead at Oppy, demonstrates how ECIP can empower a supplier managing a wide range of commodities and growers. By leveraging ECIP and its assessment as tools for continuous improvement, Oppy is supporting a vast grower network in strengthening their sustainability and compliance practices. Read on to discover
CIERTO, an ECIP Marketplace Service Provider, is a leading recruitment and consulting company working to bring the most well-trained and efficient H2A workers to the agriculture industry. Joe Martinez, CEO of CIERTO, spoke with the ECIP team about the importance of integrating a well-trained workforce into the agriculture industry. In
Baha Sadduk is an ECIP Super User with a passion for food safety, building effective systems and partnering with top-tier suppliers in the produce industry. Having guided suppliers to achieve 2026 Leadership Circle recognition, Baha helps organizations turn their ECIP engagement scores into a real business advantage. Read on to
What does it take to bring a socially responsible avocado to market, and what’s standing in the way? In this feature, Madelyn Edlin, Product Marketing Manager with EFI, speaks with Giovanni Cavaletto, CEO USA for GLC Cerritos, about their innovative “2 Cents” campaign, their approach to sustainability, and how Fair
At the heart of every ethical sourcing journey is a commitment not just to compliance, but to people. At AMFRESH North America, that commitment is led by individuals who understand that real progress comes from collaboration, accountability and care. In this spotlight, we speak with Jamal Abshir, Social Compliance and
Stronger Together, a key ECIP Marketplace Service Provider, is a global leader in advancing responsible recruitment and fair labor practices. In this Q&A, we explore how their tools support growers using the ECIP platform and what trainings and resources can enhance the self-assessment experience. One resource is the Responsible Recruitment
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 and approved 16 certification programs, confirming their alignment with the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. Growers who hold one of these certifications receive free